Social Specialist for Bystrovskaya Small HPP and 110 kV Lower Tar – Kara-Kuldzha Transmission Line
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: KG/KRED/CS/2026/IC-04
This is a consulting contract in the energy and power sector, with a focus on Transmission Distribution and Renewable Energy. Located in Kyrgyz Republic, Central Asia, 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 energy and power 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
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Kyrgyz Republic
Project: Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project (KRED)
Assignment Title: Social Specialist (Individual Consultant)
Package #KG/KRED/CS/2026/IC-04
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the World Bank-financed Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project (KRED), invites qualified individual consultants to express their interest in providing consulting services for monitoring compliance with social requirements during the rehabilitation of the Bystrovskaya Small Hydropower Plant (SHPP) and the construction of the 110 kV "Nizhniy Tar – Kara-Kuldzha" overhead transmission line.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Interested individual consultants should demonstrate that they possess the required qualifications and relevant professional experience to perform the assignment, including:
Education: A university degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Land Management, Regional and Urban Development and Planning, or related fields) or Economics (Economics, Finance, or related disciplines).
Professional Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in social development, social safeguards compliance, resettlement planning, and/or stakeholder consultations within internationally donor-funded projects in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Resettlement and Land Acquisition: Experience in preparing and/or implementing Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs), as well as land acquisition activities, particularly for linear infrastructure projects (overhead transmission lines, electricity networks, or roads), will be a significant advantage.
International Social Standards: Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), particularly ESS2, ESS4, ESS5, and ESS10, together with practical experience in their application. Experience in community engagement and social monitoring and supervision under projects financed by the World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) will be an advantage.
National Legislation: Knowledge of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning land relations, land acquisition and allocation, establishment of protection zones for electricity network facilities, and labor legislation.
Sector-Specific Experience: Knowledge of the socio-economic context of the Kyrgyz Republic relevant to energy sector projects and experience in similar assignments will be an advantage.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to organize and conduct stakeholder consultations and public discussions, as well as to manage and respond to grievances, complaints, and suggestions from affected communities.
Language Skills: Fluency in Russian is mandatory. Knowledge of Kyrgyz for communication with local communities will be a significant advantage. Knowledge of English will also be an advantage.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Fieldwork Availability: Willingness to work predominantly in field conditions (up to 70% of working time), including regular site visits to both Project locations in Kemin, Chuy Region, and Kara-Kuldzha District, Osh Region, as well as extended field missions.
Terms of Reference
The detailed scope of consulting services, responsibilities, qualification requirements, and conditions of the assignment are provided in the Terms of Reference (ToR), available in English and Russian.
Interested consultants are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference before submitting their Expressions of Interest.
Submission of Expressions of Interest
Qualified individual consultants are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest demonstrating their relevant qualifications and professional experience in accordance with the Terms of Reference.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted in English, electronically, to the following email address:
Email: kred.pmo@gmail.com
Deadline: November 18, 2026, at 16:00 (Bishkek local time, GMT+6).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on November 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00480828. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project
Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Kyrgyz Republic. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: November 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project in Kyrgyz Republic. 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 Energy & Power 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 Kyrgyz Republic. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00480828 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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