Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility

Environmental Safeguards Officer

Bid Reference: LC-MIPPDUR-542496-CS-INDV
Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection
World Bank project No. : P180831

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Saint Lucia

Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility

Credit No.: IDA 7750-LC

Assignment Title: Consulting Services for an Environmental Safeguards Officer

Reference No: LC-MIPPDUR-542496-CS-INDV

Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to ensure that all project activities are implemented in line with the WB Environmental and Social Framework, WB Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, national legislation, and Project E&S documentation (ESMF, SEP, LMP, ESCP).

The Environmental Safeguards Officer will be engaged on a full-time basis and is expected to commence service by August 2026.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained upon request by contacting Kurt Inglis– Interim Project Manager via the email address below:

Email Address: est@govt.lc

The Ministry of Physical Development and Public Utilities now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach cover letter and curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Academic, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• BSc in environmental sciences, Environmental Health and Safety or other related field from a recognized university
• At least 3-5 years of experience as an Environmental Specialist/Officer in a Project, including in the preparation and supervision of implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, ESMPs, and/or other applicable management instruments like those required by the World Bank;
• Demonstrated experience working on projects that have applied the World Bank’s operational Environmental and Social Standards, or experience applying similar Environment and Social Standards in other organizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of environmental issues of development projects.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively; and demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative.
• Knowledge of national policies and legislation related to environmental issues.
• Knowledge and capacity in outreach and awareness/capacity building programs for governmental organizations, NGOs and/or local communities.
• Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks, independently adjusting to priorities and achieving agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Demonstrate outstanding ability to communicate in written and spoken English and Kwéyòl;
• Be competent in the use of word processing software packages, including MS Office.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers -July 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1600 (Atlantic Standard Time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 1600 (Atlantic Standard Time) on July 6, 2026.

Email Address for submission: est@govt.lc

Kurt Inglis

Interim Project Manager

Project Implementing Unit

Department of Public Utilities.

Ground Floor, Sir Stanislaus James Building,

Waterfront, Castries.

Tel. No. 468-6367

Email: est@govt.lc