REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN
SOUTH SUDAN URBAN WATER CORPORATION
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS)
COUNTRY: SOUTH SUDAN
Project Name: Climate Resilient Sanitation and Institutional Support Project (CRISSIP).
Sector: Water Development and Sanitation
Task: Recruitment of Individual Consultant- Environmental & Social Safeguard Expert
Financing Agreement reference: P-SS-EB0-002
Project ID No.: P-SS-EB0-002
Date of Issue: February 21, 2025
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Context: The Government of South Sudan through the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC) received a grant funding from the African Development Bank Group (the Bank) towards the cost of Climate Resilient Sanitation and Institutional Support Project (CRISSIP). The project development objective is to improve access to urban sanitation services in Juba with two main aims; i) develop an urban sanitation system in Juba; and ii) strengthen the capacity of sanitation sector institutions. SSUWC seeks to recruit an Individual Consultant – Environmental & Social Safeguard Expert to be part of the CRISSIP Project Implementation Team (PIT).
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Scope of the assignment: Under the supervision and guidance of the Project Coordinator, and in collaboration with the Task Managers, the Environmental & Social Safeguard Expert will support implementation of CRISSIP operations by handling both the administrative and technical tasks related to environmental and social safeguard to ensure timely and effective delivery of works, goods and services in line with the applicable AfDB Environmental and Social Safeguard policy.
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Executing Agency: The SSUWC now invites eligible individual candidates to apply and indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested individual consultants must provide information (namely detailed CV, academic and professional qualifications, copies of academic certificates, and description of similar assignments, etc.) indicating that he/she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services.
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Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for the Environmental & Social Safeguard Expert position should possess the following qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge:
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Resource/Environmental Economics, Natural Resources Management or relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Ability to work as a part of a team sharing information and coordinating efforts within the team
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural environment with senior government officials and equivalent contacts in international organizations, partner entities, etc
• Ability to think strategically and conduct dialogue on environmental and social issues, rural development, and natural resources management.
Experience
• A minimum of 10 years (6 years with master’s degree) of working experience in Environment and Social Safeguards, Natural Resource and Environmental management, policy development and implementation, active involvement in international environment and social safeguard application.
• Track record of successfully working on environment and social safeguard, climate change and sustainable development agenda is preferable.
• Proven experience and knowledge in Safeguard Principles, Development Effectiveness and Cooperation, Finance, gender equality and its related issues is an asset.
• Demonstrate work experience with development Funding Institutions is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of AfDB’s policies, procedures and practice is an asset, not a requirement.
• Full computer literacy in internet searching and Office programs namely: Word processing, spread sheets and slide presentation.
• Knowledge of the Project operation areas is advantageous.
• Familiarity with the environmental and social safeguards policies and instruments of the Government of South Sudan and the African Development Bank.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
Interested individual consultants may obtain further information for the assignment at the address below during working hours: 08:00 to 17:00 hours (Juba time), Monday to Friday. -
Duty Station and Duration
The Procurement Expert shall be required to work in the Project Office (Juba) and travel on Missions as necessary. The duration of the assignment is two (2) years, with the possibility of extension and it is expected to commence in March 2025. -
Remuneration: The negotiated monthly remuneration will be lump sum including fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost with a medical cover including illness and injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.
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Eligibility criteria; The establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Project is under no obligation to shortlist any individual consultants who expresses interest.
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Selection Criteria
A shortlist of three to six candidates will be established at the end of the request of the expression of interest period. The consultants will be judged on the following criteria:
Consultant’s Qualifications relevant to the assignment 20%
General Experience working with International Organizations, development banks, NGOs, development institutions on similar assignments 30%
Specific Experience in providing procurement support to Bank financed development projects in the relevant sector 40%
Language proficiency in English 5%
Experience in South Sudan, Regional, Africa or similar conditions 5%
Total Score 100
- Submission of Expression of Interest: The written letters of Expressions of interest (together with the detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, copies of academic certificates, and description of similar assignments, etc.) must be submitted physically or sent by email, to the addresses mentioned below no later than March 7th, 2025, at 03:00 PM (GMT +2) and specifically mentioning: “Expression of Interest for a CRISSIP Environmental & Social Safeguard Expert (Consultant)” assignment.
For the attention of:
Managing Director
South Sudan Urban Water Corporation
Behind Directorate of Nationality, Civil Registry, Passports & Immigration
Addis Ababa Road
P. O. Box 627 Juba, South Sudan
Tel: +211929190782
Email: yarpaulkuol@gmail.com
Copy: aleerleek1@gmail.com; simos2878@yahoo.com; korkuek@gmail.com
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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