Request For Expressions Of Interest - Consulting Services - Firms Selection at Judicial Of Zanzibar
The Judicial Of Zanzibar
Request For Expressions Of Interest
Consulting Services – Firms Selection
COUNTRY: THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Recommended:
NAME OF PROJECT: JUDICIAL MODERNIZATION PROJECT (Zi-JUMP).
Credit No.: 7547
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UNDERTAKING OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT (ESIA) FOR THE FIVE (5) DISTRICT COURT BUILDINGS (KINDUNI, KIGUNDA CHWAKA, KIJICHI AND
MAKUNDUCHI)-UNGUJA, ONE IJC AT TUNGUU AND TWO (2) RENOVATION OF COURT BUILDINGS.
Issue Date: 14th August, 2024
Reference No. TZ-JOZ-434493-CS-CQS
The Judiciary of Zanzibar has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Judicial Modernization Project (Zi- JUMP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services.
The consulting sendees (“the Sendees”) include in access to justice services the project focuses on expanding the geographic coverage of District Magistrate Court (DMC) services by constructing Five (5) Smart District courts in selected areas, one (1) Integrated Justice Centre (IJC), and renovating two Court buildings.
Estimated level of effort 414 days, implementation period is 12.5 weeks, expected start month of assignment is October 2024.
The Judiciary of Zanzibar now invites eligible consulting firms (“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 short-listing criteria are:
- Core Business of the firm and ten (10) years in business.
- Relevant similar experience, which should specifically include the following;
- Experience of at least three (3) similar ESIA assignments in the past seven (7) years cumulative years – Information to be provided should include name of assignments, names and full contact addresses of the Clients, contract value (in equivalent US dollars) and period (dates) of execution of assignments.
- Demonstration of experience of work in similar conditions.
- Technical and Managerial Capability of the firm
- The Consultant must provide the structure of the organization, general qualifications and number of Key staffs. (Do not provide CV of the Key staff. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers “fifth edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. 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. For firms participating in a JV, each member of the JV should independently meet the requirement of Eol criteria. For firms participating as association of lead and sub consultant, only the experience and qualification of lead firm will be assessed as per Eol criteria
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualifications Based Selection (CQS) set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fifth Edition, dated September 2023;
Further information and the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained electronically at the following email addresses, from Mondays to Fridays, from 07:30 am to 03:30 pm East Africa time:
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Website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz Email: procurement@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
Expression of Interest; clearly marked Consultant Services for Undertaking of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the five (5) District Court Buildings (Kinduni, Kigunda, Chwaka, Kijichi and Makunduchi)-Unguja, one Intergrated Justice Court (IJC) at Tunguu and two (2) Renovation of Court Buildings, must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in hard and soft copy through flash disk) on or before 10:00 a.m. Local Time, on 27th August, 2024. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidder’s designated representatives and any who choose to attend at the address below at 10:30 am of Tuesday, 27th August,2024 at Second Floor Room No. 208.
FOR SUBMITTION:
Attn: Secretary of Tender Board Judicial of Zanzibar P.O.BOX: 160 TEL: 024-2230182 FAX: 024-2232720 214 Tunguu Road 70491 South Unguja First Floor Room No. 109 Zanzibar, Tanzania
Email address: cca@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
procurement@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz Website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
Request For Expressions Of Interest (Consulting Services - Individual Selection) at Judicial Of Zanzibar
The Judicial Of Zanzibar
Request For Expressions Of Interest
(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)
Social Specialist for Zanzibar Judicial Modernazation Project (Zi – JUMP)
Contract Reference No: TZ-JOZ-434375-CS-INDV
The Government of United Republic of Tanzania represented by Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under the Judicial of Zanzibar has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$ 30 million towards the cost of Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi – JUMP), and intends to apply part of the credit proceeds for payment under the contract for procurement of individual consultant for Social Specialist.
Some specific tasks to be performed over an initial contract period of 12 months, renewable based on performance, will include but not be limited to the following:
- Coordinate with the Environmental Specialist and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists to ensure social risks are managed in line with national law, WB ESF and project instruments (ESMF, LMP and ESCP) in all aspects of the project. Overall management and coordination of safeguard activities under the Project, including cooperation and coordination with Judiciary Reform Delivery Unit (JRDU) and relevant departments within the Judiciary of Zanzibar (JoZ).
- Provide support to JRDU and Judiciary to supervise contractors and monitor compliance with national requirements and project instruments related to social risk management. Interact and coordinate as necessary with national agencies including those responsible for labour issues, land issues, ZEMA etc to maintain a clear dialogue on all relevant aspects of the project.
- Timely preparation annual work plan and Budget to the Project Coordinator and contribute to the development of quarterly, semi-annualy and annualy monitoring reports to be prepared by the JRDU on the project’s environmental and social risk management performance including contractor’s performance, grievance management, engagement, implementation of ESIAs, impacts on local communities and other relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in the preparation of terms of reference (ToR) and evaluation of bids/ tenders related to social risk management activities.
- To ensure that the Project is carried out in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs) and in a manner acceptable to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (RGoZ).
- Identify the different types of project workers that are likely to be involved in the project and provide procedures to meet the requirements of ESS 2 on Labor and Working Conditions, ESS 4 on Community Health and Safety, and applicable national legislation and train them on key Labor Management Plan issues, including SEA/SH, OHS, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS safe use of equipment and lifting techniques, and the relevant grievance mechanisms.
- To ensure compliance with occupational health and safety procedures and COVID-19, HIV/ AIDS specific procedures including that the workers are properly trained in application of the standards that are relevant to the work.
- To ensure that contractor will conduct workplace hazards identification and adopt all applicable Environmental and Social risk mitigation measures in accordance with local legislation requirements and World Bank.
- To monitor practices, include the environmental and social risks identified in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and their mitigation requirements, Environmental and social Management Plan (ESMP) as part of regular project monitoring.
- Any other social related activities as assigned by the Project coordinator.
The Judicial of Zanzibar now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV’s, description of similar assignments and experience in similar conditions).
Selection will be based on qualifications and experience stipulated below:
- Minimum qualification of degree in social work, Social Sciences, Community Development or equivalent.
- Minimum seven (7) years of proven general working experience addressing or managing social risks and impacts.
- He/she shall have significant experience in supervision, monitoring and
implementation of social risks related to labor and working conditions, community health and safety, Gender-Based Violence, grievance mechanisms and stakeholder engagement and, inclusion of persons with disabilities, women and members of other vulnerable groups.
- He/she shall have substantial experience working with contractors and subcontractors and supervision engineers, including in ensuring that contractors/subcontractors conform their activities to meet national law and project requirements in relation to social and environmental issues.
- He/she will have a proven track record in undertaking capacity building and training to increase knowledge and awareness of environmental and social management at various levels of implementation.
- He/she must have knowledge and experience in Zanzibar/Tanzanian regulations and permitting processes related to social risk management.
- He/she will have experience/working knowledge of the World Bank environmental and social policies, including the World Bank Operational Policies, as well as with bilateral or multilateral development institutions. Experience with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework would also be preferred.
- He/she will have demonstrated ability to prepare professional reports with maps, photos and show effective recording of supervision and monitoring support.
- Proven teamwork mindset and successful experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and with international consultants.
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
- Excellent digital literacy and command of computer tools and applications (MS Offices and Internet Software are a must).
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
Recommended:
The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section VII, paragraphs, 7.36, 7.37, 7.38 and 7.39 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated Fifth Edition September 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Please refer to paragraph 3.14 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-opera- tions / products-and-services/ brief/
An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information and the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained electronically at the following email addresses, from Mondays to Fridays, from 07:30 am to 03:30 pm East Africa time:
Website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz Email: procurement@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
Expression of Interest; clearly marked Consultant for Social Specialist, must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in hard and electronic/email copy) on or before 10:00 a.m. Local Time, on 27th August, 2024. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidder’s designated representatives and any who choose to attend at the address below at 10:30 am of Tuesday, 27th August,2024 at Second Floor Room No. 208. Only One (1) shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
Attn: Secretay of Tender Board Judicial of Zanzibar P.O.BOX: 160 TEL: 024-2230182 FAX: 024-2232720 214 Tunguu Road First Floor Room No. 109 70491 South Unguja Zanzibar, Tanzania
Email address: cca@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz
procurement@judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz Website: www.judiciaryzanzibar.go.tz