Building Regulation Specialist

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) RMI Urban Resilience Project Grant No.: E6610-MH Assignment Title: Building Regulation Specialist Reference no.: MH-MWIU-554431-CS-INDV 1. The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the RMI Urban Resilience Project (RMIURP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. 2. The purpose of this assignment is to support the implementation of the building regulatory system administered by the Building Safety Regulation (BSR) of the Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure and Utility (MPWIU) through both institutional strengthening and capacity building. The Consultant will provide hands-on practical expertise to support the effective functioning of the building permit administration and construction inspection system established under the RMI National Building Code 2021 (NBC) and the National Building Code Act 2025. The role focuses on strengthening the day-to-day administration of the NBC regulatory system and institutional capacity within BSR (not the provision of engineering or design services) by establishing a policy and procedure framework for BSR (to enhance continued institutional capacity beyond this project) and developing a capacity building and training program for BSR and other relevant stakeholders. This will entail hands-on support to help establish and implement building permit administration processes, technical review coordination procedures, and construction inspection systems. The complete scope of services, including the consultant qualification requirements, is indicated in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment , which can be obtained from the contact details provided below. 3. This consulting assignment is a full-time position to be located in Majuro, RMI, and is expected to start by early August 2026. The duration will