Environmental Specialist for Bystrovskaya Small HPP and 110 kV Lower Tar – Kara-Kuldzha Transmission Line

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Kyrgyz Republic Project: Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project (KRED) Assignment Title: Environmental Specialist (Individual Consultant) Package # KG/KRED/CS/2026/IC-03 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the World Bank-financed Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project (KRED), invites qualified individual consultants to express their interest in providing consulting services for environmental monitoring and supervision during the rehabilitation of the Bystrovskaya Small Hydropower Plant (SHPP) and the construction of the 110 kV "Nizhniy Tar – Kara-Kuldzha" overhead transmission line. Minimum Qualification Requirements Interested individual consultants should demonstrate that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the assignment, including: Education: A university degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Professional Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in environmental assessments and/or environmental supervision of infrastructure projects, including monitoring the implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). Experience in hydropower, energy sector projects, and linear infrastructure (overhead transmission lines and electricity networks) will be an advantage. International Environmental Standards: Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), and/or environmental requirements of other International Financial Institutions (IFIs). Practical experience in environmental supervision of projects financed by the World Bank or other IFIs will be an advantage. National Legislation: Knowledge of environmental legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, national environmental assessment and review procedures, and requireme