SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Downstream impact of Water Harvest Infrastructure and opportunities of Coastal Nature-based Solution
Assignment Countries:
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Climate-induced water stress, ecosystem degradation, and weak institutions have significant impacts on coastal communities in Somalia. Livelihoods like pastoralism and agropastoralism heavily rely on water access and suitable grazing areas. Freshwater resources also support fishing livelihoods, coastal ecosystems (e.g., mangroves, reefs), and disaster risk reduction efforts. Climate change exacerbates water scarcity, thereby presenting challenges to the continuity of these traditional livelihoods and the resultant impacts on local economies. The adverse impacts of water-related stocks, such as droughts and floods, can trigger displacement and migration, pushing more people into poverty. Political instability and poor governance contribute to water resource degradation, gender inequality in access to water, and water-related conflicts, thereby exacerbating Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) situations that undermine community resilience and adaptability. Conversely, improved management of natural resources can have a rebounding effect considering the challenges faced by coastal communities. The consultancy is
to investigate the downstream impact of the water harvesting infrastructure in
the wadis in Somalia and to develop relevant Nature-Based Solutions to improve
the water security and climate resilience from land to sea.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
- BB: Bank Budget
- TF0C3931: PROBLU
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility restrictions apply:
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group 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. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, 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 be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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