Selection of a Social and Environment Consultant for PMT

REPUBLIKA E SHQIPËRISË MINISTRIA E MJEDISIT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS Country: ALBANIA Name of the Project: Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea (Care4BlueSea) Loan No.: 95070-AL Project ID Number: P176163 Assignment Title: Selection of a Local Individual Consultant for “Social and Environmental Expert for PMT” Reference No.: AL-MTE-549720-CS-INDV The Government of Albania has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include selection of a Local Individual Consultant for the position “Social and Environmental Expert for PMT”. The overall objective of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at raising awareness among stakeholders about the nature of the current situation and the necessity for extensive measures to address it. Additionally, the Expert will emphasize the importance of effectively communicating and disseminating project-supported policies and activities throughout implementation. Furthermore, the Expert will provide crucial assistance in implementing social safeguards, including screening and mitigating any social impacts of the Project in accordance with Albanian legislation and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements. The Social and Environmental Expert will collaborate closely with the PMT Coordinator and will ensure that all Project activities across various sites adhere to Albanian legal requirements and comply with World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). The duration of the contract is initially one year from Contract commencement date, with the possibility of extension up to the Project Completion Date in March 2029. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://mjedisi.gov.al/