eC2: Scaling Solar – Technical, Environmental and Social Consultant

Deadline: 30-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

IFC has been retained as lead transaction advisor by Ethiopian Electric Power to procure scaling+solar+main+bannerthe development, construction and operation and maintenance of up to 500MW of utility scale solar PV projects on a PPP basis under the Scaling Solar Program (the Project).

As such, IFC is procuring a technical, environmental and social consulting firm to advise on the Project. The assignment will be split in to several phases and is expected to include:

Evaluation of a shortlist of potential sites; review of grid code and development of the PPA technical limits schedule; detailed site studies for selected sites, including ground investigations, grid integration studies and E&S scoping; and support to the tender process (e.g. tailoring of the technical and E&S content in the template transaction documents, prequalification evaluation, responding to bidders clarifications, bid evaluation, negotiation support).

Use of a local partner for ground investigations and local E&S expertise is recommended.

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eC2:Madagascar: Preparation of safeguard framework for facilitating the development of small hydro IPPs

Deadline: 20-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)HYDRO

The objective of the consultancy service is to establish safeguard framework documents; an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Framework Policy (RPF) for facilitating the development of small hydro (<20MW) in Madagascar as part of a technical assistance project being implemented by World Bank in Madagascar which aims at supporting the development of small hydro IPPs with private sector. It is being undertaken in close coordination with JIRAMA, ORE and ADER, Government of Madagascar, the World Banks primary Client country counterpart for this project. The project is funded by the AFREA under the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), a global knowledge and technical assistance program administered by the World Bank and supported by 11 bilateral donors.

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eC2: Myanmar – National Multi-Tier framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey

Deadline: 26-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – WashinSurveygton D.C.)

A reputed firm with extensive experience in household surveys and, preferably, expertise on energy sector including on-grid and off-grid solutions including mini-grid is sought to conduct the household, community/facility, and mini-grid operator survey to establish the baseline on energy access in the Myanmar using the multi-tier framework approach to track progress towards SDG7 and SE4ALL goal. The survey will be nationally representative and administered to both urban and rural localities. The firm will work with the World Bank-ESMAP to pre-test, finalize and implement the survey. Data collection should be carefully monitored to ensure high quality information. After completing the fieldwork, the firm will deliver the final dataset and summary report to the World Bank-ESMAP. Additional details on the scope of work will be available in the Terms of Reference (TOR).

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Technical Consultant: Java 3 Gas Fired IPP

Deadline: 13-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) (Persero) of the Republic of Indonesia intends to light-bulb-297489_640implement the Java 3 800MW combined cycle gas-fired Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) project in Gresik, East Java (the “Project”) on build-own-operate-transfer basis.

PLN is planning to select an experienced private sector developer to finance, construct and operate the Project through a competitive selection process. An experienced technical consulting firm is required to assist in carrying out technical and environmental and social (“E&S”) due diligence and provide technical expertise in preparation for the Projects competitive selection process, from feasibility up to commercial close of the Project.
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eC2: Water Utilities in Colombia – Market Mapping

Deadline: 12-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The objective of this assignment is to identify creditworthy waterpublic (municipal and regional), private and mixed-ownership water utilities in Colombia, which have realistic chances of becoming IFC investment and advisory clients (criteria to be provided further). A consultant will collect comprehensive in-depth information on these utilities as per TOR. In addition, a brief review of the institutional and regulatory environment pertaining to the water sector in Colombia will have to be prepared.

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eC2:Lesotho PPP Policy and Legal Framework

Deadline: 11-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)

The Government of Lesotho (GoL) is interested in developing a framework to attract private sector participation. Previously, GoL has developed a draft PPP Policy and regulations and is now seeking consultant support to review these existing and related documents and assist in formulating an updated PPP Policy and drafting the PPP law and regulations.

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eC2:Forests and Landscapes: Zimbabwe Climate Change Technical Assistance Program

Deadline: 10-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.) Forestry

The overall objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Zimbabwe to integrate climate change considerations into the planning, design and implementation of development projects in the forest and landscape sectors.

This consultancy is aimed at filling critical knowledge gap and informing the development of on-the-ground interventions for climate resilient forest landscapes.

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eC2:Agriculture and Irrigation: Zimbabwe Climate Change Technical Assistance Program

Deadline: 10-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)Wadis

The overall objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Zimbabwe to integrate climate change considerations into the planning, design and implementation of development projects in the agriculture and irrigation sectors.
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eC2:Early Learning Partnership (ELP) Systems Research

The project below is divided into 4 tenders, the descriptions and requirements are the same but the country of execution is different.

Deadline: 27-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington D.C.)index

The goals of the ELP Systems Research program are (1) to provide policymakers in a set of focus countries with actionable information to help guide the delivery of quality, equitable early learning at scale; and (2) to build the international evidence base in the emerging field of systems research in early childhood education. Funding is available for one research team for each of the following focus countries/regions: Ethiopia; Liberia; the province of Punjab, Pakistan; and Tanzania. An additional focus country may be added at a later time depending on the availability of funds.

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eC2: SUB SAHARAN AFRICA WATER UTILITIES

Deadline:  05-Oct-2016 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time – Washington Dwater.C.)

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Global Innovation Fund (GIF) intends to co-
finance the services of a consultancy to investigate and, if merited, pilot a technology innovation platform for the water/wastewater sector in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). This project is intended to enable technology transfer and innovation in water utilities and the water sector.

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