Expression of Interest For Timor Wind Project - E&S Consultant Biodiversity Survey

Expression of Interest are invited for Timor Wind Project - E&S Consultant Biodiversity Survey The Government of Timor-Leste has committed to developing wind energy as part of its energy transition plan to expand its renewable energy generation. As part of this commitment, it has committed to undertake a full assessment of the feasibility of developing a 50MW wind power project across two identified sites. The sites have been selected based on a pre-feasibility study supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which included screening and an assessment of multiple candidate sites. As part of the project planning and preparation, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is supporting Eletricidade de Timor-Leste (EDTL), under the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW), with undertaking a Biodiversity Study in accordance with local regulatory requirements and international best practices. As part of this engagement, IFC is seeking to engage a qualified and experienced consultancy firm to undertake the Biodiversity Study at the two selected sites. Objective of the Assignment The consultancy services will support IFC with assessing the ecological and biodiversity conditions within and surrounding the project site, identify any critical habitats, assess potential project impacts, and recommend mitigation measures aligned with local law and IFC Performance Standards Scope of services will include, but will not be limited to: Baseline surveys of flora, fauna, and habitats Identification of protected or endangered species Mapping of critical biodiversity areas Stakeholder consultation with local communities and relevant authorities Impact assessment and mitigation planning Preparation of a comprehensive biodiversity report Please refer to the Terms of Reference uploaded for more details on the scope. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/6177/view.html