REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Irrigation and Water Management Expert – Green Plan
(Proc. Ref.: G-GP-CS-INDV4)
| Country: | Republic of Lebanon |
| Project Name: | Green, Agri-Food Transformation and Economic Recovery (Gate). |
| Loan Nº: | IBRD Loan No.9576-LB. |
| Assignment Title: | Irrigation and Water Management Expert – Green Plan |
| Ref. Proc.: | G-GP-CS-INDV4 |
The Republic of Lebanon (the Borrower) represented by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) has received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in the amount of US$ 200 million toward the cost of the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery Project (GATE).
The project compromises the following components:
· Component 1: Climate Smart Investments in Agri-food Value Chains
· Component 2: Climate-Smart Infrastructure and Services for Agri-Food Sector Development
· Component 3: Improving the Enabling Environment and Restoring Support Services for Agri-food Sector Development
· Component 4: Project and Knowledge Management
· Component 5: Contingency Emergency Response Component
The Green Plan delegated by the CDR to implement and manage the Subcomponent 2.1 and intends to apply part of the loan proceeds to eligible payments under the contract for consulting services to be procured under this Subcomponent.
The Consulting Services (“Services”) include providing support to Green Plan as Irrigation and Water Management Expert under this subcomponent.
The detailed Terms of Reference for this assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.
The Green Plan now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“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 by submitting their Curriculum Vitae (“CV”). CVs will be evaluated based on the experience and qualifications of the candidates with reference to the following criteria:
· Education:
– At least a Master’s degree in Irrigation Engineering, Water Resources Management, or related fields.
· Experience:
– Minimum 7 years of experience in water resource management and irrigation projects, preferably in World Bank–funded initiatives.
· Technical Expertise:
– Proven expertise in drip irrigation systems, water resource management, and sustainable practices.
– Familiarity with World Bank environmental and social safeguards.
· Languages:
– Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services and Consulting Services dated November 2020 (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Shortlisted Consultants will be invited for interview, upon which a Consultant will be selected for negotiation in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection described in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.
Further information can be obtained in writing through the email address gpproc.gate@gmail.com during office hours (8:00 am to 13:30 pm Beirut Time).
Expressions of interest in the form of Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered in a written form to the email address gpproc.gate@gmail.com with the job title in the subject not later than January 2, 2026 at 12:00 noon (Beirut local time).
