Expression Of Interest Are Invited For National Multi Tier Framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Sierra Leone National Multi Tier Framework Energy Access Household Energy Survey Expression Of Interest Deadline 03 Sep 2019 At 11 59 59 Pm Eastern Time Washington D C Language Of Notice EnglishSelection NoticeAssignment Country Sl Sierra LeoneFunding SourcesThe World Bank Group Intends To Finance The Assignment Services Under Tf0a7879 Global Survey For Multi Tier Energy Access Tracking 2 Bb Bank BudgetIndividual FirmThe Consultant Will Be A Firm Assignment DescriptionSelection For Consultants By The World Bank GroupRequest For Expressions Of InterestElectronic Submissions Through World Bank Group Econsultant2Https Wbgeconsult2 Worldbank Org Wbgec Index HtmlAssignment OverviewAssignment Title 1264017 Sierra Leone National Multi Tier Framework Energy Access Household Energy SurveyAssignment Countries Sierra LeoneAssignment DescriptionThe World Bank Esmap Team In Collaboration With The Sierra Leone Ministry Of Energy Is Launching The First Global Energy Access Household Survey In Sierra Leone To Set A Baseline For Tracking Progress Towards Sustainable Energy For Alls Se4all Sustainable Development Goal Sdg 7 Access To Affordable Reliable And Sustainable Modern Energy By 2030 According To World Bank Data After Jumping To 17 In 2004 Electricity Access In Sierra Leone Has Fluctuated Between 11 And 16 Until 2013 From 2014 To 2017 Access Grew Steadily From 14 To 23 However This Access Is Concentrated In Urban Areas 49 With Rural Areas Remaining Extremely Underserved 5 Seasonal Fluctuations Of Power Supply Due To Reliance On Hydropower Plants And The High Costs Of Imported Fuel For Thermal Power Plants In Addition To Problems In Transmission And Distribution Have Acted To Constrain Further Grid Expansion Those With Electricity Access Have Poor Quality Of Supply And Experience Frequent Black Outs And Load Shedding Additionally Access To Clean Cooking In Sierra Leone Is Non Existent Pollution From Solid Fuel Stoves Causes Eye Problems And Respiratory Diseases In Addition To Environmental Harm This Survey Will Collect Data To Determine How To Close The Gap In Access To Electricity And Increase Use Of Improved Cooking Solutions And Non Solid Fuels So That Sierra Leone Progresses Towards The Sdg Energy Objectives A Reputed Firm With Extensive Experience In Household Surveys Is Sought To Conduct The Baseline Survey On Energy Access In Sierra Leone Using The World Bank Multi Tier Framework Approach To Track Progress Towards Sdg7 The Survey Will Be Nationally Representative And Will Be Administered In Both Urban And Rural Localities And Will Also Include Community Surveys 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 The Firm Will Provide Capacity Building To The Sierra Leone Ministry Of Energy To Ensure Continuity On The Tracking Of Energy Indicators 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 Which Will Be Available For Those Shortlisted Interested Firms Should Provide A Brief Summary Of Their Qualifications To Perform The Services Max 10 Pages The Short Listing Criteria Will Be Based On 1 Experience In Household Surveys In Sub Saharan Africa And Specific Experience In Sierra Leone 2 Experience In The Energy Sector And Other Areas Of Infrastructure E G Water And Sanitation 3 In Depth Understanding Of The Energy Access Sector And Its Socio Economic Dimensions 4 Strong Technical Skills In Qualitative Quantitative Research And Data Analysis 5 Proven Skill In Using Capi Tablet Based Data Collection Survey Solutions 6 Cultural Awareness In Dealing With Local Communities And Interacting With Government And Local Authorities And7 Excellent Writing Analytical And Presentation Skills In EnglishPreferences Will Be Given To Local Or International Firms With Knowledge Of Sierra Leones Energy Sector And The General Socio Economic Context International Firms Are Encouraged To Team Up With Local Partners The Assignment Is Expected To Start In September 2019 And Be Completed By December 2019 Short Listed Firms Will Be Invited To Submit A Full Technical And Financial Proposal For The Final Selection Round EligibilityThe Consultant Will Be A Firm Submission RequirementsInterested Firms Should Provide A Brief Summary Of Their Qualifications To Perform The Services Max 10 Pages Please Note That The Total Size Of All Attachments Should Be Less Than 5Mb 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 Qualification 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 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 Disclaimer The Above Text Is Machine Translated For Accurate Information Kindly Refer The Original Document

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