Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, KalinagoUpliftment 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 Consultancy for Revision of WNT Management Plan
Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-341733-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.
Objective of Assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a management plan for the Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT) within Component one (1) of the LETBP project under the activity ‘Revision of existing legal arrangements and management of the Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT). A Land Tenure Specialist will be establishing new co-arrangements with private landowners along the WNT and a new user fee schedule that will be developed by the Financial Management Specialist under Component two (2) of the project.
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 stakeholde 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.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and software.
- Attention to detail.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found, on the following https://gefbiodiversity.agriculture.gov.dm/notice?view=article&id=8:technical-consultancy-for revision-of-wnt-management-plan-expression-of-interest-eoi&catid=10 or email [email protected] cc [email protected] .
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 March 29 th, 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: [email protected] cc. [email protected]
