Environmental Safeguard Officer
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: South Tarawa Sanitation Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: KI-MISE-559647-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Curriculum. Located in Kiribati, Asia, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 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 infrastructure 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
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
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17 July 2025
The Project | South Tarawa Sanitation Project (STSP) |
Assignment Title | Environmental Safeguard Officer (Open/National) |
Reference No. | KI-MISE-559647-CS-INDV |
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE), Government of Kiribati (GOK) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the South Tarawa Sanitation Project (STSP) - P176108 and intends to allocate part of the proceeds for the procurement of consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include services as STSP Environmental Safeguard Officer. The Consultant will be recruited for an initial period of one (1) year, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance. It is anticipated that the Consultant will commence duties in Q3 2026 on a full-time basis. A Time-Based Contract will be signed based on the agreed monthly rate.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be requested through electronic email to oritita.abiete@mise.gov.ki, and copy to spc@mise.gov.ki and pm.stsp@mise.gov.ki
The MISE now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae 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. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
Qualification, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in one of the following fields such as environmental science, engineering, biodiversity, and geoscience
- At least two (2) to three (3) years of relevant work experience in environmental risk management
- Fluency in English and the ability to communicate effectively verbaly and in writing and Working knowledge of te taetae ni Kiribati
- Experience of working in Kiribati
Additional Desirable Requirements
- Experience working in the water and sanitation sector (or similar) and on development partner financed projects
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant Kiribati Government procedures and regulations related to environmental management
- Demonstrated ability to meet competing and multiple deadlines
- Demonstrated good capacity in performing operational and analytical tasks, ability to work in teams, train and share knowledge with project and counterpart staff
- Proven experience in managing projects with diverse stakeholders and meeting deadlines
- A clean police record and a valid driver’s license
- Excellent professional oral and written communication, including via email, audio/video conference, and face-to-face with Government officials and multilateral/bilateral partners
- Ability to work independently, to plan and complete assignments in a timely manner, and report effectively on the work performed
- Ability to effectively use email and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)
- Reporting skill: Demonstrated high-quality reporting skills
- working knowledge in the World Bank’s environmental safeguards policies and the principles and implementation processes and procedures on development projects
Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services by submission of a Cover Letter or Expression of Interest (EOI), curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc. and with supporting documents.
The deadline for submission of EOIs is 31 July 2026.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Sixth Edition March 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Submission is to be made by email to the Secretary of Ministry of Infrastructure & Sustainable Energy, Dr Farran Redfern (secretary@mise.gov.ki) and copy to Areke Alexander Tiareti (pm.stsp@mise.gov.ki), Oritita Abiete (oritita.abiete@mise.gov.ki) and Kwadwo Antwi Gyasi (spc@mise.gov.ki).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00457672. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About South Tarawa Sanitation Project
South Tarawa Sanitation Project has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Energy & Power. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Kiribati. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00457672 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 9 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by South Tarawa Sanitation Project in Kiribati. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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