Engagement of an Independent Individual Consultant to review the Feasibility Study Report for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP)
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: GFPP - Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: GH-MRH-DFR-563699-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Feasibility Studies. Located in Ghana, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 20, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REPUBLIC OF GHANA
MINISTRY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
DEPARTMENT OF FEEDER ROADS
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
Name of Project | Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP)-Project Preparatory Grant |
Grant Number | IDA-E6230 |
Assignment Title | Individual Consultant to review the Feasibility Study Report for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP) |
Procurement Plan Ref Number | GH-MRH-DFR-563699-CS-INDV |
Country of Delivery | Ghana |
- The Government of the Republic of Ghana has received a Grant from the World Bank toward the cost of the Project Preparation for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for an Individual Consultant to review the Feasibility Study Report for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP).
The primary objective of this assignment is to provide an independent technical review of the GMACP Feasibility Study Report prepared by the DFR in-house team.
The Consulting Services ("the Services") include review and validation of the Feasibility study report and deliverables prepared by the DFR in-house team to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, compliance with the Feasibility Study TOR, national and international standards, and good practice guidelines. The Individual Consultant is required to undertake the following activities among others:
- Review the preliminary, detailed technical assessments and environmental and social baseline surveys to verify the adequacy of the road prioritization, engineering investigations, design proposals, climate resilience measures, environmental and social risks assessments.
- Review the economic and financial analyses to verify the accuracy and adequacy of cost estimates, economic viability, financial feasibility, funding arrangements, and long-term fiscal sustainability of the proposed investments.
- Review the institutional and DFR’s implementation capacity, governance and procurement arrangements, monitoring and evaluation framework, and overall readiness for effective project delivery.
- Review the feasibility study to verify compliance with all applicable Ghanaian laws, technical standards, procurement requirements, and relevant international environmental and social guidelines.
- Review the completeness, quality, and compliance of the Draft and Final Feasibility Study Reports and supporting deliverables, including technical reports, implementation tools, risk and monitoring frameworks, GIS data, and associated study documentation to all applicable national and international technical standards.
The estimated level of effort (professional person-months) is 3.80 person-months.
The implementation period for the assignment is expected to be 4 months (16 weeks) from the commencement of the Assignment. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by sending an official request to the email addresses given below.
elormnyoagbe@icloud.com, cynthia.anane@mrh.gov.gh, excelgh@yahoo.com
The Ministry of Roads and Highways (MRH) acting through the Department of Feeder Roads now invites eligible Individual Consultant to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultants are expected to submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc. Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
2. Eligibility Requirement for the Assignment
The best qualified Individual Consultant to carry out the services will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, the Seventh (7th) Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”). The criteria for selecting the Individual Consultant are:
(a) Minimum Mandatory Requirements (pass/fail):
- Certified copy of Academic Degree (Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Economics, Project Planning, Development Economics, or a closely related field).
- Copy of Professional qualification (Member of a recognized Professional Body)
- Minimum of 15 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Evidence of experience in leading or reviewing at least two (2) major feasibility studies for road projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(b) Criteria for ranking of consultants - experience & qualifications (with scoring):
Criterion | Description | Max Score |
1 | Master’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Transport Economics, Project Planning, Development Economics, or a closely related field. | 10 |
2 | Must be a professional member of a recognized body. | 5 |
3 | Minimum of 15 years’ post-qualification experience. | 10 |
4 | Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in the planning, appraisal, design, or independent review of road infrastructure projects. Proven experience working with the Government of Ghana road sector agencies (e.g., DFR, GHA, MRH) or similar development partner-funded projects (World Bank, AfDB, JICA, etc.). Knowledge of agricultural value chains and rural market access issues. | 10 |
5 | Demonstrated experience in leading or reviewing at least two (2) major feasibility studies for road projects in developing countries, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. | 20 |
6 | Proven expertise in cost-benefit analysis, HDM-4, RED or similar models, NPV/EIRR calculations, and sensitivity analysis. | 5 |
7 | Proven expertise in the assessment of financial sustainability and maintenance cost implications, and the development of financial models for project implementation. | 5 |
8 | Working knowledge of World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF, 2016) and Ghana’s EPA regulations (LI 1652, LI 2504, Act 1124). | 5 |
9 | Familiarity with Ghana Road Design Manual (2023), Low Volume Roads Manual (2019), Road Notes 31, and MRH Standard Specifications. | 5 |
10 | Experience in Ghana or West Africa on World Bank or donor-funded infrastructure projects. | 5 |
11 | Proposed Methodology | 15 |
12 | Proposed Work Plan | 5 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, the Seventh (7th) Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours GMT.
Expressions of interest (CV) should be clearly, marked “Individual Consultant to review the Feasibility Study for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP)” and must be delivered Original and copy in a pdf electronic format to the address below (in person, or by email) by 16:00 hours GMT on 20th August 2026.
THE AG. DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF FEEDER ROADS
NO. 1 URBAN CLOSE, MINISTRIES
3RD FLOOR, ROOM 302.
PRIVATE MAIL BAG, MINISTRIES, ACCRA, GHANA.
DIGITAL ADDRESS: GA-143-2730
ATTENTION: ING. DR. SAMUEL Y. BANINI
TEL: +233 (0)302 663047
MOBILE: +233(0)247444244 OR +233(0)244652032
E-MAIL:
elormnyoagbe@icloud.com, cynthia.anane@mrh.gov.gh, excelgh@yahoo.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00460419. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About GFPP - Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project
GFPP - Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Gender & Inclusion. All notices are published for Ghana. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.
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