Recruitment of one (1) Urban Development Officer for 12 months within the framework of the implementation of the PDUG project
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Gabon Urban Development Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: GA-CN TIPPEE-521073-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Gabon, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 24, 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
Auto-translated from FrenchNOTICE OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consultant Services - Individual Consultant Selection)
No.: ***-2026/UGP/PDUG
Country: GABON
Project: GABON URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PDUG)
Financing: IBRD | ID: P177372 | Loan No.: 9832-GA
Subject: RECRUITMENT OF AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
The Gabon Urban Development Project (PDUG), which the Gabonese State and the World Bank propose to co-finance, has the main objectives of: (i) restructuring and opening up neighborhoods in certain Gabonese cities through infrastructure development; (ii) carrying out projects for facilities promoting the well-being of populations, protecting vulnerable populations, and sustainably promoting and developing their access to basic urban services; and (iii) strengthening and assisting in reforming municipal teams to improve their operational capacity and governance in urban management.
Specifically, the PDUG aims to support the Government's efforts in improving the quality of infrastructure, facilities, and micro-facilities for accessibility, as well as urban mobility, strengthening the technical and management capacities of municipalities for programming the maintenance of infrastructure and basic urban services provided by the Government.
The PDUG thus aims to contribute to strengthening urban management and efficiently improving the living conditions of populations in the intervention areas of the program in the target cities, which are: FRANCEVILLE, LAMBARENE, OYEM, KOULAMOUTOU, MOUILA, LEBAMBA, AND NDENDE.
To this end, a Coordination Unit for preparation and implementation has been established. It comprises a technical team from the Ministry in charge of Public Works and the National Commission for Public Interest Works for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Employment (CNTIPPEE);
Therefore, the project has decided to use part of its funds for the recruitment of an “URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER” whose mission will be to assist in the modernization of the urban and architectural fabric and the strengthening of investments selected within the framework of the PDUG, and to ensure the achievement of the set objectives.
The CNTIPPEE hereby invites eligible consultants (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the services described above. Interested consultants must provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience for the execution of said services (through a cover letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary of CNTIPPEE, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of diplomas, and service attestations).
The selection criteria are as follows:
Diploma:
Hold a university degree at Bac+5 level minimum in urban planning, urban development, or equivalent;
Professional Experience:
- Have a minimum general experience of ten (10) years in urban planning and management;
- Have proven experience of at least one (1) mission in similar activities (projects involving the development of urban planning documents and the integration of climate resilience solutions).
Interested Consultants' attention is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's “Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Borrowers”, current version (“Procurement Regulations”), which sets forth the World Bank's policy on conflicts of interest.
A Consultant will be selected using the Individual Consultant (IC) selection method as described in the aforementioned Procurement Regulations.
Additional information can be obtained at the address below during business hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Expressions of interest must be sent by email no later than August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Gabon local time).
The application file and the subject of the email must be: “Expression of interest for the RECRUITMENT OF AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER”...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: OP00462972. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Gabon Urban Development Project
Gabon Urban Development Project has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Water & Sanitation, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Gabon. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 24, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Gabon Urban Development Project in Gabon. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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 Gabon. 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 OP00462972 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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