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Number: (IUL)438-GCF/438/2020/231
Published Date: 30 Nov 2020
Published Time: 08:54
Deadline: 10 Dec 2020 10:00
Ministry of Environment
Maldives
Local Consultant for Translation of Water and Sewerage Act (8/2020)

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

Request for Proposal

 

Advertisement: Local (Individual ) Consultant for Translation of Water and Sewerage Act (8/2020)

 (GCF project)

The Government of Maldives has received a grant from Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the project “Supporting vulnerable communities in Maldives to manage climate change-induced water shortages”, which is being jointly implemented by the Government of Maldives and UNDP. Through this project safe and adequate water supply systems will be developed in 49 islands by means Integrated Water Supply Network and Rainwater Harvesting Systems. Apart from the infrastructure components, the project also focuses on strengthening the water and sanitation sector.

In this regard, that the Ministry of Environment through the Green Climate Fund project “Support vulnerable communities in Maldives to manage climate change-induced water shortages”. The Government intends to apply part of the proceeds towards procuring the services of an Individual Consultant (Local) for “Translation of Water and Sewerage Act (8/2020)”.

 

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

Education

  • University Degree in English Language, a postgraduate degree would be an advantage

 

Experience:

  • Experience in translating technical documents from English to Dhivehi and Dhivehi to English (Note: Experience in translating technical documents from Dhivehi to English is mandatory)
  • Knowledge in the Environment sector will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience in translating legislative Acts and regulations

 

Duration of Work

Duration of work is for 02 months and the assignment will commence on January 2021. Please refer to Terms of Reference (TOR) attached with this advertisement and available on the ministry’s website. For more details on assignment duration and remuneration by writing to the email address [email protected] or by phone to +960-3018395

 

Required Documents for submitting proposals

The following documents shall be submitted with the application for this consultancy:

  1. A cover letter indicating why the candidate considers himself/herself suitable for the required consultancy;
  2. Attested Educational Certificates
  3. An updated personal Curriculum Vitae (In the format of the sample provided)
  4. Copy of National ID card or Passport
  5. At least two references from current/previous employers or contact details (name, phone number, email address) of 03 referees who can give potential employer information about your past work experience, skills, character and conduct
  6. Financial Proposal (in the sample format provided, with clear indication of total price (all prices must be in MVR).

 

Registration and Clarifications

 

The Bidder shall be registered to submit a bid upon submission of a written application to the email address [email protected] not later than 1200 hours on December 6th, 2020. Unregistered parties will not be able to participate in the bid.

Any clarifications to the bid may be sent to  the email addresses [email protected] on or before 1200 hours on December 06th, 2020.

 

Bid Validity and Bid Opening

 

Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days from the date of bid opening and applications must be delivered in sealed envelopes titled “Local (Individual) Consultant for Translation of Water and Sewerage Act (8/2020) (GCF project)” on or before 1000hrs on 10th December 2020, to the below address. Electronic bidding is not accepted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidder’s representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below on 1000hrs on 10th December 2020.

 

Interested individuals may obtain an outline Terms of Reference attached with this advertisement or from www.environment.gov.mv and acquire further information on request by writing to the email address [email protected] or by phone to +960-3018395

 

Project Manager

GCF Program Management Unit

Ministry of Environment

Green Building, Handhuvaree Hingun,

Maafannu, Male’, 20392,

     Republic of Maldives

     Contact Number: +960-3018395

     Fax: +960-3018-301

 

30th November 2020

 

30 Nov 2020