MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) SPECIALIST

Project: P179988 - RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project Reference: AM-EPIU-463540-CS-INDV Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscape Project Grant No.: TF0C4647, TF0C4643 Assignment Title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) SPECIALIST Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): AM-EPIU-463540-CS-INDV The Republic of Armenia has received financing has received financing from the World Bank (the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“IBRD”), acting as an Implementing Agency of the Global Environment Facility (“GEF”) and as administrator of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Supporting Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project and International Development Association (“IDA”), acting as administrator of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Supporting Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project) toward the cost of the RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscape Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services. The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the overall development and implementation of the Project’s M&E system and will provide technical support and quality assurance for M&E related activities of the Project. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest in Annex 1. The Environmental Project Implementation Unit now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Qualifications criteria are: - University degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, International Development or other related discipline. - At least 5 years of relevant M&E and/or reporting professional experience at the international or national level. - Experience in working, liaising, and collaborating with government entities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international organizations. - Good interpersonal and communication skills. - Fluency in English. - Demonstrated ability to work in a team. - Computer literacy (MS Office). The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (Section V) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Interested candidates should send a complete CV in English, highlighting relevant experience and education, with attached copies of all relevant educational reports / diplomas / certificates (employer’s references may be requested to the top candidates). Submit applications to resiland.epiu@gmail.com, specifying the vacancy title “M&E SPECIALIST/RESILAND ARMENIA” in the subject line. The evaluation committee may interview the best candidates assessed based on their CVs, after having written provisional conclusions but before concluding evaluation. The interview may be conducted by telephone or by alternative communication tools, or in person (as will be agreed with the candidate), and the date and time of these interviews will be confirmed or notified to the candidate at least 5 days in advance. If a candidate is unable to participate in an interview by force majeure, a mutually convenient alternative date and time will be arranged with the candidate. If the candidate is unable to participate in this second scheduled time, its candidacy will be eliminated from the evaluation process. The cost of attending the interview (if any) shall be borne by the candidate. The tentative timeline of the interview is the first half of February 2025. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00-18:00). Expressions of interest / CVs in English must be delivered via e-mail NO later than January 03, 2025. Environmental Project Implementation Unit Attn: Armen Yesoyan (Acting Director of EPIU) 65A Tigran Mets Ave., 3rd fl. Yerevan 0008, Armenia Tel: +374 96 693 911 E-mail: resiland.epiu@gmail.com ANNEX 1 RESILAND: ARMENIA RESILIENT LANDSCAPES PROJECT (P179988) TERMS OF REFERENCE for MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) SPECIALIST 1. Introduction and Background The objectives of the RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscape Project are: (i) to increase the area under sustainable landscape management in Selected Locations and (ii) to promote sustainable economic activities to communities in Targeted Landscapes in Armenia. RESLAND Armenia follows an integrated landscapes approach to restore forests and wetlands and will rely on four key issues: (i) reduction of forest fragmen