Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Environmental And Social Diagnostic Study

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1263686
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Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Environmental And Social Diagnostic Study
ICB
Melanesia
23-07-2019

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Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Environmental And Social Diagnostic Study Request For Expression Of Interest For Selection 1263686This Request For Expression Of Interest Is For A Firm Selection Please Log In As A Valid Firm User If You Wish To Express Interest In This Selection Selection InformationAssignment TitleEnvironmental And Social Diagnostic Study In The Western Provinces Solomon IslandsPublication Date 16 Jul 2019Expression Of Interest Deadline 23 Jul 2019 At 11 59 59 Pm Eastern Time Washington D C Language Of Notice EnglishSelection NoticeAssignment Country Sb Solomon IslandsFunding SourcesThe World Bank Group Intends To Finance The Assignment Services Under Bb Bank Budget Tf0a8165 Ifc Cmaw World Ces Tf0a5340 Pacific Partnership IiIndividual FirmThe Consultant Will Be A Firm Assignment DescriptionSelection For Consultants By The International Finance Corporation World Bank GroupRequest For Expressions Of InterestElectronic Submissions Through World Bank Group Econsultant2Https Wbgeconsult2 Worldbank Org Wbgec Index HtmlAssignment OverviewAssignment Title 1263686 Environmental And Social Diagnostic Study In The Western Provinces Solomon IslandsAssignment Countries Solomon IslandsAssignment DescriptionThe Western Provinces Wp Of Solomon Islands Has Long Been Touted As A Potential Hub For Tourism Development In The South Pacific However A Number Of Challenges Prevent Tourism From Developing Beyond A Nascent Stage These Challenges Have Been Documented By Ifcs Tourism Investment Needs Assessment In Western Province Completed In 2018 A Key Challenge Is The Prevalence Of Unregistered Land With Communal Land Ownership Lack Of Clarity Of Land Title And High Risk Of Social And Environmental E S Issues Attached To A Particular Piece Of Land Highlighted As Primary Barriers By Potential Investors This Consultancy Will Conduct An Environmental And Social Diagnostic Study Esds Of The Wp In The Solomon Islands For The Tourism Sector And Related Field Work Activities Is Planned To Be Undertaken And Prepared By Independent International And Local Experts This Term Of Reference Tor Provides A Detailed Description Of Tasks And Standards For The Development Of A Landscape Level Environmental And Social Diagnostic Study Esds Of The Wp In The Solomon Islands For The Tourism Sector And Related Field Work Activities To Be Developed In Two Phases Phase I Initial Diagnostic And Phase Ii Recommended Framework All Together Defined As The Esds Work By Independent International And Local Experts The E S Consultants In These Areas To Map And Assess Landscape Level E S Impacts And Risks Associated With The Likely Development Of The Tourism Sector Near The Gateway Cities Of The Wp In The Solomon Islands I E Munda Gizo And Segne And Delineating A Corridor Encompassing Them See Figure 1 Assess Plans Programs Policy Legal And Institutional Framework And Human And Institutional Capacity To Manage Risks And Impacts Of Tourism Development In A Way Consistent With Good International Industry Practice Giip At National And Provincial Level Support The Subsequent Preparation Of A Long List Of Sites That Meet The Identified Needs Of Investors I E Investable Sites In Hub Corridor Locations AndDefine Set Of Recommended Actions To Address The Identified Impacts And Risks And Enhance Sustainable Tourism Development The Aim Of The Esds Is To Identify A Balanced Equitable And Sustainable Development Pathway For Tourism In The Wp Solomon Islands In The Short Medium Term To Realize Investment Within 3 10 Years And Beyond Based On Environmental Social And Economic Considerations To Achieve Long Term Economic Development And Sustainable Use And Protection Of Natural Resources And Ecosystems The Esds Will Be Prepared In A Participatory Manner Therefore In Carrying Out The Esds Work The E S Consultants Will Consider Views And Concerns Of Key Stakeholders Including But Not Limited To Relevant Authorities Civil Society Local And International Ngos Lenders Representatives Of Affected Communities Vulnerable Groups Tourism Organisations And Providers Land Right Owners And Users Etc Leverage Local Knowledge By Partnering With Local E S Experts Familiar With E S Aspects Of The Region Area Local Context And Applicable Legislation And Requirements The E S Consultants Will Retain The Ownership And Quality Control Of Any Output Prepared By The Local E S Experts Coordinate Closely With Ifc Tourism Advisor Solomon Islands And Any Other Ifc Consultant Or Staff In The Collection Of Data Information Of Common Interests As Necessary And Required By The Ifc Team From Time To Time During The Esds Work AndRefer To Local Applicable Law Policies And Requirements Of The Western Provinces And Broader Solomon Islands When Applicable Ifcs Performance Standards 2012 As A Framework Of Giip World Bank Group Environmental Health And Safety General Guidelines Wbg Ehs General Guidelines And To The Applicable Industry Sector Such As But Not Limited To Tourism And Hospitality Development Relevant International Treaties To Which Solomon Islands Is A Signatory Ifcs Stakeholder Engagement Handbook Ifcs Handbook For Preparing A Resettlement Action Plan Ifcs Good Practice Handbook On Cumulative Impact Assessment And Management Guidance For The Private Sector In Emerging Markets An Example Of Ifcs Work On Landscape Assessments Myanmars On Strategic Environmental Assessment Sea For The Hydropower Sector In Preparing The Esds The E S Consultants Will Review Programs Plan Policy Legal And Regulatory Framework For The Solomon Islands And Wp Identify Gaps And Way To Bridge Them With Ifc Ps And Wbg Ehs With Focus On Management Of E S Risks And Impacts Related To Tourism Development Identify A Methodology To Collect And Analyse Primary And Secondary Data And Undertake Related Site Visit Activities Following The Three Focal Hubs And Corridors See Figures 1 2 Identify A Methodology And Assess High Level E S Risks And Impacts That Can Be Mapped Out Using Geographic Information System Gis Undertake Spatial Planning And Risk Mapping Aimed To Minimize Exposure To E S Risks And Impacts Including Cumulative Risks And Impacts See Also Box 1 And 2 Build The Esds On The Existing Land Mapping If Available At The Time Of This Assignment Conducted By Ifc And Verified By The Following Filter Focus On Sites That Are Accessible From The Main Airports No More Than 20 Km From The Airport No More Than 1 Hour By Boat Tier 1 Crown Land Tier 2 Registered Land Owned Or Leased By A Reputable Business Or Individual Tier 3 Unregistered And Or Disputed Land Draft And Final Report Preparation Including A Mapping Overlay With Zones Based On The Levels Of E S Risks And Impacts Near The Gateway Cities Of Wp Including Prioritized Areas For Site Location Hotel Sizes Etc These Need To Meet The Needs Of Investors Including Suitable Land Plots With Clear Titles Only Those Firms With Experience In The Solomon Islands Pacific And With Upstream Landscape Level Assessments Will Be Considered EligibilityThe Consultant Will Be A Firm With Expertise In The Solomon Islands Pacific And With Upstream Landscape Level Assessments Submission RequirementsThe World Bank Group Now Invites Eligible Firms To Indicate Their Interest In Providing The Services Interested Firms Must Provide Information Indicating That They Are Qualified To Perform The Services Brochures Description Of Similar Assignments Experience In Similar Conditions Availability Of Appropriate Skills Among Staff Etc For Firms Cv And Cover Letter For Individuals Please Note That The Total Size Of All Attachments Should Be Less Than 5Mb All Background Information Should Be Provided In Annex The Team Should Be Diverse International And Local Associate With Ngos And Gender Spread Consultants May Associate To Enhance Their Qualifications Interested Firms Are Hereby Invited To Submit Expressions Of Interest Expressions Of Interest Should Be Submitted In English Electronically Through World Bank Group Econsultant2 Https Wbgeconsult2 Worldbank Org Wbgec Index Html NotesFollowing This Invitation For Expression Of Interest A Shortlist Of Qualified Firms Will Be Formally Invited To Submit Proposals Shortlisting And Selection Will Be Subject To The Availability Of Funding Only Those Firms Which Have Been Shortlisted Will Receive Notification No Debrief Will Be Provided To Firms Which Have Not Been Shortlisted Attachments Optional Tor FileQualification Criteria 1 Provide Information Showing That They Are Qualified In The Field Of The Assignment 2 Provide Information On The Technical And Managerial Capabilities Of The Firm 3 Provide Information On Their Core Business And Years In Business 4 Provide Information On The Qualifications Of Key Staff MandatoryShortlisted Consultants Will Be Invited To Respond To A Request For Proposal Contract Awards Will Be Made In Accordance With The World Bank Group Procurement Policies And Procedures

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