COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country – Commonwealth of Dominica
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
Name of Project: Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
Loan No./Credit No. TF-B9551
Assignment Title: Technical Consultant-Development of the Waitukubuli National Trail Management Plan
Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-444847-CS-INDV
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to
apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Technical Consultant-Development of the
Waitukubuli National Trail Management Plan
Objective of Assignment
The objective of the assignment is to develop the Waitukubuli National Trail Management Plan, in a
highly participatory manner and following best practices worldwide. The result will be an improved
management framework and it will provide sustainable trail guidelines for operational aspects of trail
management to include conservation, maintenance, utilization, financing, promotion, safety, etc.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- University degree (bachelor's or higher) or equivalent professional qualification in Natural
Resource Management, Forestry, Ecology, Eco-tourism, Protected Areas planning and
management.
Experience
- At least 7 years of professional experience in natural resources management.
- At least 5 similar projects or assignments.
- Demonstrated experience working with national governments, communities, and diverse
stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting beneficiary consultations, and stakeholder
engagement/participation.
- Experience in developing planning and management documents and analysis for long-
distance trails is an asset.
- Fluency in English with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner. Dominican Creole
will be an asset.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- The ability to communicate complex procedures among various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and software.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to understand team needs and develop ideas to meet
the assignment objectives.
- Attention to detail.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found HERE
Expression of Interest
The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interests to providing the services. Interested Individuals
should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications , relevant
experience and skills to perform the services.
The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World
Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018,
November 2020 and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest. In
addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment
i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.
Further information can be obtained at LETBP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1 st Floor First
Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957 during office
hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by September 6th , 2024, at 3.15 p.m. Eastern Caribbean time in a
written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:
Attn: Project Manager
Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in
Dominica Project
First Floor, First Domestic Building
19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957
E-mail: