Expression of Interest For Selection Of A Consultant For The Annual Environmental And Social Performance Audit Of The Pndiesp1 For Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, And 2027

Expression Of Interest For Selection Of A Consultant For The Annual Environmental And Social Performance Audit Of The Pndiesp1 For Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, And 2027 3. The Objective Of The Audit Is To Assess The Projects Performance And Level Of Compliance With Applicable E&S Requirements. The Audit Will Specifically Focus On Assessing The Degree Of Compliance With The Provisions Of The Financing Agreement, Including National Laws, Regulations, Standards, And Procedures, The Banks Environmental And Social Requirements, And International Good Industrial Practices (Igip) In The Project Sector. In Addition, The Audit Will Also Identify Non-Conformities And Gaps, As Well As The Direct And Root Causes Of These Non-Performances, And Then Recommend Corrective Actions. In Light Of The Projects Overall E&S Performance, The Audit Will Include A Detailed Assessment Of The Project Teams Performance As Well As The Effectiveness Of The Banks Support. The Consultants Primary Task Will Be To Provide An Environmental And Social Compliance Report With The Criteria And Requirements Of Senegals And Afdbs Environmental And Social Policies. To Do This, The Consultant Will: Identify The Banks Iss Requirements Relevant To The Project, Including Social Risks (Gbv/Seahs, Forced Labor, Child Labor, Modern Slavery, Etc.) And Vulnerability/Adaptation To Climate Change. Identify Applicable National Laws, Regulations, Norms, Standards, And Procedures, Including Legal Authorizations, Permits, And Certificates Required Prior To Taking Action. Analyze Available Project Reports, Including Project Appraisal Report, Loan/Grant Agreements, Periodic Implementation Reports Of The Project, Job Aids, All Relevant Documentation And Records Available And Necessary For Assessing The E&S Performance Of The Project. Organize An Opening Meeting With The Project Team (Borrower/Client) And, Where Applicable, Representatives Of The Project Executing Agency, Contractors, Consulting Engineers, Etc. Organize An Opening Session With The Banks Project Team. Determine And Agree, With The Project Executing Entity, The Scope, Methodology, And Specific Set Of Criteria For The Compliance Audit. Update/Analyze The Actual/Effective Capacity Of The Project Team (Borrower/Client) In Managing And Monitoring The Implementation Of Agreed Mitigation Measures And Related E&S Documents Applicable To The Project. Hold Consultations With Relevant Regulatory Agencies And Stakeholders (Including, But Not Limited To, The Project Management Unit (Pmu), Local Beneficiaries, Projectaffected People, Civil Society, Government Ministries, And Contractors) On The Status Of The Project With Regard To Identified E&S Risks And Impacts, As Well As Planned And Implemented Mitigation Measures And Legal Authorizations. Conduct Project Site Visits To Assess The Implementation Of E&S Measures/Activities, Including Company Performance, And Residual/Unanticipated Environmental And Social Risks And Impacts. Evaluate The Overall Performance Of The Borrower And The Pmu. Evaluate The Banks Performance In Terms Of The Effectiveness And Quality Of The Assistance It Has Provided To The Borrower, Whenever Necessary. Prepare A Comprehensive Report. The Report Must Present A Convincing Analysis Of The Findings And Causes In Light Of The Predetermined Audit Scope And Criteria. It Should Present A Logical Analysis (Qualitative And Quantitative) Of The Effectiveness Of Mitigation Measures, Residual Risks, Environmental, Health, And Safety (Ehs) Issues, Etc. The Report Will Also Include A Corrective Action Plan (Cap) Summarizing Concrete Recommendations For Follow-Up On Findings And Corrective Actions, Including Clearly Estimated Costs, Specific Roles, And Responsibilities. Organize A Closing Meeting With The Borrower/Client, Its Contractors, And The Heads Of The Audited Functions (Including The Bank). The Purpose Of This Meeting Is To Present The Audit Findings To Ensure They Are Clearly Understood And Acknowledged By The Borrower/Client. Any Outstanding Dissenting Opinions Between The Audit Team And The Auditees Must Be Discussed And Recorded. The Duration Of The Assignment Is Three (03) Years (2025, 2026, And 2027) With 45 Calendar Days Of Service Per Year [Disclaimer: The Above Text Is Machine Translated. For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document.] Tender Link : Https://Www.Afdb.Org/En/Projects-And-Operations/Procurement