Traffic Engineer and Planner

Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements Project (VARS) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) Individual Selection of Consultant Country: Government of Vanuatu Name of the Project: Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements Project Consulting Service: Traffic Engineer and Planner Individual/Firm: Individual Consultant (CS-INDV) Date of Publication 27th February 2026 Deadline for submission: 13th March 2026 Reference Number: VU-MLNR-537437-CS-INDV 1). BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT Following the December 17, 2024 earthquake, extensive damage occurred across Port Vila s Central Business District (CBD), public infrastructure, and residential housing. In response, the Government of Vanuatu, supported by the World Bank through the Vanuatu Affordable and Resilient Settlements (VARS) Project, initiated recovery and reconstruction planning guided by the Port Vila CBD Vision and Concept Plan: Earthquake Recovery and Rebuilding 2035 and beyond . The Project Management Unit (PMU) for Recovery has been established under DUAP to coordinate design review, planning submissions, and implementation oversight. To support this effort, DUAP seeks to engage a Traffic Engineer and Plannerto provide technical advice on traffic, transport, and mobility planning to inform recovery works, development applications, and implementation of the CBD Concept Plan. The Planner/Engineer will work closely with the Design and Stewardship / Urban Planning Specialist, PMU staff, and Port Vila City Council (PVCC). 2). OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT The objective of the assignment is to provide specialist traffic and transport planning expertise to: Support safe, efficient, and resilient traffic and mobility outcomes within the Port Vila CBD during recovery and redevelopment. Ensure traffic and transport proposals align with the CBD Vision and Concept Plan, zoning provisions, and urban design objectives. Improve pedestrian priority, public transport functionality, and overall street performance. Strengt