Social and GBV Specialist

Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: MZ-PMU-555680-CS-INDV

This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Curriculum, Scholarships, Freight and Logistics. Located in Mozambique, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 14, 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

Project: Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program

Country: Republic of Mozambique

Name of Project: Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration(SRSEI)

Grant No.: IDA-E0780

Assignment Title: Social and GBV Specialist, PMU

Reference No. MZ-PMU-555680-CS-INDV

The Government of Mozambique represented by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MTL), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) involves providing technical assistance to the PMU and implementing entities (including Technical Units (TUs) / Project Implementation Units (PIUs) and sector agencies) in the design, implementation, monitoring, and supervision of social management instruments (including Resettlement Action Plans—RAPs, Resettlement Policy Frameworks—RPFs, Stakeholder Engagement Plans—SEPs, SEA/SH Action Plan to prevent and mitigate GBV, and Grievance Redress Mechanisms—GRMs), as well as in the drafting and consolidation of technical progress reports. Within their coordination role, the Specialist shall also coordinate social activities at the sector level, analyze performance and risk trends, and anticipate and preempt issues (e.g., delays in resettlement processes and compensation payments, community conflicts, recurring non-compliances, capacity weaknesses, social and GBV/SEA/SH incidents) through timely recommendations and corrective/preventive measures.

The Specialist should support the development and continuous improvement of the PMU's social management system, including defining procedures, tools, and reporting routines. They shall also identify gaps (technical, institutional, and operational), propose improvement measures, and support their implementation at project sites in order to contribute to the prevention and/or mitigation of potential social risks and impacts associated with the portfolio.. The expected duration of the project is 24 months. There will be a probationary period of 3 months from the date of signing the contract. The contract will be renewed upon satisfactory performance.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1akmbmPENA7W7OcP_Z5i1pu7BTqwGHev/view?usp=sharing

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics (MTL) now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Expressions of interest must include the following: (i) a curriculum vitae detailing qualifications, professional experience, and achievements in comparable assignments; (ii) a cover letter, not exceeding two pages, specifically addressing how the candidate meets each of the mandatory selection criteria. It is mandatory to specify the reference number and the job title, for the EOI to be considered.The criteria for selecting the Consultant are found in section 7 of the Terms of reference.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained by sending an email to procurement.ucp@mtl.gov.mz during office hours 0900 to 1500 hours.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below only by e-mail by 14th August 2026.

Ministério dos Transportes e Logística,

Attention Portfolio Coordinator

Avenida dos Martires de Inhaminga, Nr 336, 1st Floor

Email: procurement.ucp@mtl.gov.mz

Maputo – Moçambique

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00459906. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program

Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Infrastructure, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Mozambique. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 14, 2026. You have 7 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Mozambique Safer Roads for Socio-Economic Integration Program in Mozambique. 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 Mozambique. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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