Tenders Are Invited For Improving The Understanding Of Climate And Disaster Risks In Kosovo

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Improving The Understanding Of Climate And Disaster Risks In Kosovo The World Bank Is Implementing A Technical Assistance Project Under The Technical Assistance Financing Facility (Taff) To Enhance Disaster Risk Understanding, Impact-Based Forecasting, And Early Warning In Kosovo. The Initiative Aligns With National Strategies And Ensures Complementarity To Other Programs. Objective Of The Assignment This Consultancy Will Support The Building, Integration, Accessibility And Usability Of Data For Disaster Risk Prevention And Preparedness. This Includes Exposure And Impact Database Development On Select Critical Infrastructure Assets; Conducting Gap Analysis On Data Collection, Digitization, And Integration Processes; And Supporting Capacity Building To Improving Use Of Data For Information And Early Warning Systems Scope Of Work The Consultancy Will Involve, But Is Not Limited To, The Following Tasks: Data Collection & Database Development: Gather Data On Select Public Critical Infrastructure Assets (E.G., Fire Stations, Water Sources, Health Emergency Stations) To Improve Disaster Risk Assessments And Planning And Create A Database To Integrate Into Information And Decision Making Systems. Gap Analysis & Methodology Development: Assess Existing Data Collection Processes, Institutional Frameworks, And Capacity Constraints, Identifying Opportunities For Strengthening National Multi-Hazard Data Collection, Database Integration And Risk Analytics And Using Data For Decision Making. Technical Guidance & Guidebook Development: Produce A Technical Guidance Note On Exposure/Vulnerability Database Development And A Guidebook On Integrating Risk Analytics Into National Information And Early Warning Systems For Improved Preparedness. Pilot Application And Testing: Conduct Pilot Applications Of Methodologies With Institutional Stakeholders To Refine Technical Guidance And Ensure Scalability And Broader Application. Capacity Building & Training Workshops: Develop And Organize Training-Of-Trainers (Tot) Workshops For Institutional Stakeholders On Database Maintenance, Integration And Risk-Informed Decision-Making. Qualification Criteria Interested Consulting Companies/Institutes/Ngos Should Provide Information Demonstrating That They Have The Required Qualifications And Relevant Experience To Perform The Services. The Criteria Include: At Least 5 Years Of Experience In Geospatial Data Collection, Geodatabase Development, Information And Early Warning Systems, Risk Analytics, And Disaster Risk Management. Successful Completion Of At Least Two Similar Projects In Kosovo Or Comparable Countries/Regions. Availability Of A Team With Expertise In Gis, Database Management, Multi-Hazard Risk Analytics, Disaster Risk Management, Civil Engineering, And Capacity-Building Initiatives. Proven Capacity To Manage Consultancy Contracts In This Field And In Collaboration With Institutional Stakeholders. Tender Link : Https://Wbgeprocure-Rfxnow.Worldbank.Org/Rfxnow/Public/Advertisement/4834/View.Html