Selection of a Social and Environment Consultant for PMT

Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project

Published: May 20, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: AL-MTE-549720-CS-INDV

This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate sector. Located in Albania, Europe, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before June 8, 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 environment and climate 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

Project: Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project

REPUBLIKA E SHQIPËRISË

MINISTRIA E MJEDISIT

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS

Country: ALBANIA

Name of the Project: Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea (Care4BlueSea)

Loan No.: 95070-AL

Project ID Number: P176163

Assignment Title: Selection of a Local Individual Consultant for “Social and Environmental Expert for PMT”

Reference No.: AL-MTE-549720-CS-INDV

The Government of Albania has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include selection of a Local Individual Consultant for the position “Social and Environmental Expert for PMT”. The overall objective of the assignment is to develop a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at raising awareness among stakeholders about the nature of the current situation and the necessity for extensive measures to address it. Additionally, the Expert will emphasize the importance of effectively communicating and disseminating project-supported policies and activities throughout implementation. Furthermore, the Expert will provide crucial assistance in implementing social safeguards, including screening and mitigating any social impacts of the Project in accordance with Albanian legislation and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements. The Social and Environmental Expert will collaborate closely with the PMT Coordinator and will ensure that all Project activities across various sites adhere to Albanian legal requirements and comply with World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS). The duration of the contract is initially one year from Contract commencement date, with the possibility of extension up to the Project Completion Date in March 2029.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://mjedisi.gov.al/newsroom/kerkese-per-shprehje-interesi-per-perzgjedhjen-e-nje-konsulenti-individual-specialist-social-dhe-mjedisor-per-emp/

The Ministry of Environment now invites eligible individual consultants (“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. The qualification criteria are:

Education:

A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in social science; Natural Resource Management, Development planning, Social Protection or Public Service Policy and Management; or any relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of general professional experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in Social and Environmental Risk Management, including applied private sector experience in investment and sustainable investment policies.
Experience in designing and delivering training and knowledge products on good practice in Social and Environmental Risk Management and/or assurance.
Familiarity with Environmental & Social (E&S) policies of international institutions, particularly the World Bank and other relevant organizations.
Knowledge of social development, including community development projects.

Competences:

Excellent communication and reporting skills in English.
Fully proficient in the Albanian language (native speaker level).
Excellent computer skills in particular full proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work in a multinational, multicultural environment, and proactive working style.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 08.00 to16.30 from Monday to Thursday and 08.00 to 14.00 on Friday.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by June 8, 2026.

Protocol Office

Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project

Attn: Mr. Elton Nino, Project Manager

Ministry of Environment

Address: Blv. “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, No. 1, Tirana, Albania

E-mail: elton_nino@live.com

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00446183. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project

Clean and Resilient Environment for Blue Sea Project has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Finance & Banking, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Albania. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.

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This is a Consulting contract in the Environment & Climate 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 Albania. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 8, 2026. You have 17 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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