Senior Environmental and Social Expert (Part-Time)

**Project:** Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

 

Lebanese Republic

Government of Lebanon

Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)

Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP)

Ref: LEAP-IC-Proc-25

Assignment Title: Senior Environmental and Social Expert (Part-Time)

 

The Lebanese Republic (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has applied for financing in the amount of 250 million US Dollars from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) (the “Bank”) in the form of a “loan” (hereinafter called “loan”) toward the cost of Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project. The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for consulting services to be procured under this project.

The consulting services include providing support to the CDR as a Senior Environmental and Social Expert under the project.

The full TOR version can be found on CDR website at the following CDR - Procurement

The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) is establishing a project management unit to assist The CDR in the implementation of the Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP), now invites eligible local experts ("Individual Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the required Task. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Tasks by submitting their Expression of Interest ("EOI") and Curriculum Vitae("CV").  The shortlisting criteria are:

Qualifications Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or engineering or related field, with at least 15 years of relevant experience in the field of environmental and social, especially environmental and social assessments in Lebanon.
• Must have knowledge of and experience in application of World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) or other internationally accepted environmental impact assessment standards and Lebanese laws and procedures related to environmental impact assessment. 
• Must have previous experience in the preparation, review, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting of ESIAs and ESMPs related to waste and rubble management, infrastructure/buildings or other projects, and in developing monitoring and reporting systems.
• Must have an experience in application of World Bank’s ESF or other internationally accepted social safeguard standards and Lebanese expropriation law and procedures and social impact assessment procedures. 
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills (English and Arabic) and country context.

 

The Senior Environmental & Social Expert should have the following set of personal skills:

• Ability to analyze complex safety data, identify trends, and develop effective safety programs,
• Ability to develop and deliver specialized environmental and social training programs.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address environmental and social issues and implement corrective actions.
• Meticulous attention to detail to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Ability to lead environmental and social initiatives
• Proactive in identifying and addressing environmental and social concerns before they become critical issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project E&S team members, managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.

 

(For more information refer to the attached TOR paragraph V)

It is preferable to limit the EoI to a maximum of 10 pages including the CV as per attached CV format. Pages beyond 10 will not be reviewed.

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 for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting services” dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

Shortlisted Consultants will be invited for interview, upon which a Consultant will be selected for negotiation in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection described in the “World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.

The Deadline for receiving EOIs is on:  Friday, 30/10/2026 at 12:00 PM local time.

 

Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be delivered to the address below by hand or carrier including one original, one copy and one electronic CD ROM.

 

Address:

Council of Development and Reconstruction (CDR)

Tenders Department

City: Beirut

P.O Box: 11 - 3170

Beirut - Lebanon

Telephone: (+961-01-980096)

Facsimile number: (+961-01-981255)