Services to develop Sector wide ESMF

Project: P180318 - Repairing Essential Logistics Infrastructure & Network Connectivity (RELINC) Project Reference: RLNC-AR-C3 Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT / COMPANY SELECTION) UKRAINE REPAIRING ESSENTIAL LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORK CONNECTIVITY (RELINC) PROJECT Grant No.: TF0C0417 Assignment Title: Consultancy services “Sector - wide Environmental and Social Management Framework preparation” Reference No .: RLNC-AR-C3 Ukraine has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Repairing Essential Logistics Infrastructure & Network Connectivity (RELINC) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) are required to prepare a sector-wide Environmental and Social Management Framework in line with the Project's objectives, ensuring compliance with both established and potential project activities to the Environmental and Social standards of international donors who will be involved in the restoration of Ukraine's logistical infrastructure (road, rail, and port infrastructure). The services are expected to be provided till December 31, 2024. In case of changes in the work terms, the Contract Completion Date may be changed. The contract will be executed on lumpsum basis. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be downloaded via the following link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DkjTZDizQv51GMj7X0MIVg9rtYyEO4eu/view?usp=sharing The State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (“the Employer”) now invites eligible individual consultants / consulting companies (“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. The shortlisting criteria are: - Fluent English, and Ukrainian language, including knowledge of social and environmental impact terminology relating to the Projects; - Experience in E&S documents preparation for infrastructure projects financed by IFIs in Ukraine; - At least 7 years of experience in the area of social and environmental management; - Experience in social and environmental impact sphere (including gender policy, citizen engagement / beneficiary feedback) during project development, mainly infrastructure projects; - Strong communication skills with both government partners and communities (rural and urban). Experience working in a variety of sectorial contexts (e.g. transport, infrastructure) in both project design and implementation; - Advanced level of PC skills, knowledge and practical skills of using standard MS packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point), email and databases; - Experience in conducting public events (round tables, public hearings, trainings). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, Fourth Edition dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 18:00 of Kyiv time: SE "PMU for Restoration" (PMU) Attn: Vadym NOZDRIA, Director 51 Antonovicha Str., office 706 03150, Kyiv, Ukraine Tel/fax: +38 (044) 2877060 E-mail: pmu@restoration.gov.ua Expressions of interest (in English and Ukrainian) (that shall not exceed 40 pages) clearly marked “ Consultancy services “ Sector - wide Environmental and Social Management Framework preparation ” must be delivered to the following e-mails: ifi@restoration.gov.ua ; pmu@restoration.gov.ua by January 26, 2024, 21:00 Kyiv time.