Recruitment of an individual consultant in charge of THIMO at the field level (CTHIMO)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COUNTRY NAME: BURUNDI

PROJECT NAME: PROJECT TO SUPPORT PRODUCTIVE SOCIAL SAFETY NETS AND EMPLOYMENT-MERANKABANDI II

MISSION TITLE: RECRUITMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU) FOR THE PRODUCTIVE SOCIAL SAFETY NETS AND EMPLOYMENT-CASH FOR JOBS PROJECT "MERANKABANDI"

IDA Grant_BI 9440

Issued: 28 October 2026

The Government of the Republic of Burundi has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the "MERANKABANDI II" Productive Social Safety Nets and Employment Support Project, and intends to use part of this grant to make payments for consulting services for the Personnel of the Project Management Unit (PMU) for the following positions:

• Head of High Intensity Labor Works (RTHIMO);
• Officer in Charge of High Intensity Labor Works (CTHIMO);
• Assistant to the Head of High Intensity Labor Works (ARTHIMO);

The services (tasks) of these consultants ("Services") are detailed in the terms of reference, which are available at the address indicated below in this call for expressions of interest, as well as on the website: www.merankabandi2.bi, that of the NETPRESS agency, www.lerenouveau.bi, and the Intercontact website.

The Consultant will provide Services for the duration of the Project, including a six-month trial period and an annual performance evaluation which may lead to the termination of the contract if unsatisfactory.

The "MERANKABANDI" Productive Social Safety Nets and Employment Support Project-Cash for Jobs invites eligible consultants ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the services described in the terms of reference. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience for the execution of the Services, namely:

• A cover letter;
• A detailed and signed curriculum vitae;
• A certified copy of the diploma or certificate serving as a diploma;
• Certificate(s) of service rendered or work certificate;
• Any other reference document justifying experience in the execution of similar services, etc.

The candidates sought must meet the following criteria:

1. For the Head of High Intensity Labor Works (RTHIMO):

• At least a university degree (Bac+5) in public works, development, civil or rural engineering, or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in High Intensity Labor Works (paths and roads, watershed and marshland development);
• Proven experience in managing works involving a significant number of workers (at least 5 sites with a minimum of 250 workers each);
• Experience in organizing and simultaneously managing sites scattered in different locations;
• Experience in projects financed by international donors, preferably the World Bank, would be an asset;
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, preferably using HIMO techniques;
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Willingness to manage stressful situations;
• Very good command of French;
• Ability to communicate in Kirundi and Swahili;
• Knowledge of English is an asset;
• Proficiency in basic computer software (with certificate): Word, Excel, PowerPoint.