Recruitment of an individual consultant to conduct an environmental and social audit of rural connectivity carried out by the PVI
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Niger: Smart Villages for rural growth and digital inclusion | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: NE-PCU-SV-575150-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Niger, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants.
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 FrenchREPUBLIC OF NIGER
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR INFORMATION SOCIETY
SMART VILLAGES FOR RURAL GROWTH AND DIGITAL INCLUSION PROJECT (PVI)
Expression of Interest Notice
RECRUITMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE SMART VILLAGES FOR RURAL GROWTH AND DIGITAL INCLUSION PROJECT (PVI) ACTIVITIES
Financing: IDA Loan No. 6688-NE and Grant 656-NE
Reference No. (Procurement Plan): NE-PCU-SV-575150-CS-INDV
The Government of Niger has received a grant and a credit from the World Bank/IDA totaling US$100 million to finance the Smart Villages for Rural Growth and Digital Inclusion Project (PVI). This project is a major pillar of the "Niger 2.0" strategy which aims to create the conditions for universal access to high-speed communication services in Niger.
The UGP is responsible for the coordination, financial management, technical management, environmental and social management, and participates in the monitoring and evaluation of the project.
It is in this context that the Project Management Unit intends to use part of these resources to make payments for the consulting services contract (Firm) responsible for the environmental and social audit of PVI activities.
The general objective of the audit is to assess the level of performance and environmental and social compliance of PVI activities, particularly rural connectivity infrastructure, with regard to the Project's environmental and social instruments, applicable national requirements, and World Bank safeguard policies.
The audit should identify gaps, residual impacts, and risks, and propose corrective and improvement measures to strengthen the environmental and social performance of the Project through the recruitment of an Individual Consultant.
Consulting services ("Services")
The full terms of reference can be obtained upon request at: recrutement@pvi.ne
Environmental Verification Areas
The Consultant will verify the extent of site boundaries, the area actually occupied, any clearing and tree cutting, as well as the measures taken to limit damage to vegetation and ensure the restoration of disturbed areas.
The audit will cover soil disturbances related to the works, including excavations, erosion and gully risks, drainage systems, and remediation measures for affected areas.
The Consultant will assess the nuisances generated by the works and site activities, including dust, emissions from machinery, noise, and nuisances related to traffic and work schedules.
The audit will verify the potential effects of the infrastructure on natural habitats, sensitive species, ecologically important areas, wildlife corridors, grazing areas, and vegetation formations of particular interest.
The Consultant will examine the waste management procedures for waste produced by the works and the operation of the infrastructure, including household waste, construction waste, metallic, electrical, and electronic waste, cables, batteries, photovoltaic panels, and any hazardous substances. They will verify the existence and application of provisions for their collection, storage, transport, recovery, and disposal.
Particular attention will be paid to the management of batteries and electrical and electronic equipment. The audit will specifically verify storage and handling conditions, risks of leakage or fire, traceability of equipment, operator responsibilities, and the existence of appropriate channels for their treatment and end-of-life disposal.
The Consultant will verify the consideration of cultural resources in the infrastructure development, worker information, and the existence of appropriate measures in case of accidental discovery of assets or sites of cultural or archaeological value.
Social Verification Areas
The Consultant will verify the land tenure situation of the sites, the status of owners or users, occupation deeds or agreements, and the procedures implemented for land acquisition or occupation. They will also examine the...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 20, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. Reference: OP00476342. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Niger: Smart Villages for rural growth and digital inclusion
Niger: Smart Villages for rural growth and digital inclusion has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Niger. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.
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This notice was issued by Niger: Smart Villages for rural growth and digital inclusion in Niger. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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The contract is for delivery in Niger. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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