Support vulnerable communities in Maldives to manage climate change-induced water shortages Project

Request for Expressions of Interest

Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist – National Consultant (Individual or Firm)

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Environment and Energy is implementing ‘Supporting Vulnerable Communities in Maldives to Manage Climate Change-induced Water Shortages’ project financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and intends to apply part of the proceedings for the services of a Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist.

As part of the approved project, the program management unit and UNDP has prepared an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP). The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE), is seeking to engage a National Social and Environmental Safeguards Specialist (Safeguards Specialist) to undertake a range of tasks/activities with respect to the general ESMP and island specific social and environmental assessments as part of the project implementation process.

To be eligible for the position the individual/Firm is expected to demonstrate the following:

• Must have a minimum Bachelors degree but preferably a Masters degree, in natural resource/water/environmental management, socio-economic development or related field;
• At least three years of relevant work experience, ideally involving international donors.
• Previous experience in undertaking Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
• Previous experience in developing and/or implementing environmental and social safeguard strategies for organizations or projects;
• Very good inter-personal skills and demonstrated ability to engage and work with local communities;
• Strong analytical skills; Exceptional ability in communication and networking, negotiations and mediation;
• Proficiency in computer application and information technology.
• Excellent language skills in Dhivehi and English (writing, speaking and reading).

Note: Qualification requirement for firms will be evaluated on qualifications of the lead consultant (team leader)

The successful candidate must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision and will be expected to travel routinely to islands within the project scope.

In addition, the individual’s/firm’s reputation of integrity and impartiality routed in independent from third parties shall be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to spend approximately 240 work days over 3 years for successful completion of the assignment. Please refer to Terms of Reference for more details on assignment duration and remuneration.

The Ministry of Environment and Energy now invites interested eligible individuals and firms to submit the following documents:

For Firms

• Financial Proposal
• Profile of the firm
• CV of proposed team members with accredited copies of educational certificates;
• Registration Certificate of the firm;
• Tax clearance (no earlier than 30 September 2017);
• At least two references from similar consultancy services

For Individuals

• Financial Proposal
• A cover letter indicating why the candidate/firms considers themselves suitable for the required consultancy;
• An updated personal CV of individual;
• Copy of national identity card;
• Accredited copies of educational certificates;
• At least two references from recent previous jobs or three references contact details

Interested individuals/firms may obtain an outline Terms of Reference from www.environment.gov.mv and acquire further information on request by writing to the Ministry’s email address.  

The expressions of interest along with other required documents above must be submitted to the address below (regular mail, emails or fax) no later than 1200 hours on 19^th November 2017, Sunday.

Project Manager

GCF Program Management Unit

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Green Building, Handhuvaree Hingun,

Maafannu, Male’, 20392,

Republic of Maldives

Contact Number: +960 3018386, +960 3018318

Fax: +960 3018301

Email: [email protected]