Mauritania Resilient and Inclusive Power Sector Development
Description
SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Mauritania Resilient and Inclusive Power Sector Development
Assignment Countries:
Mauritania
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
The first objective of this mission is to conduct a thoroughand strategic assessment of the Mauritania power sector resilience to climaterisks, with the aim of enhancing the sector’s preparedness to climate shocks.Through a detailed examination of the current vulnerabilities and potentialfuture risks faced by the power generation, transmission and distributioninfrastructure, this mission will deliver a disaster and climate riskassessment report including a vulnerability assessment, as well as a set ofpractical and actionable recommendations (including cost implications) thatwill enhance the resilience of the power system. Both existing and future infrastructureprojects will be taken into account for the study.
The activities within the scope of this mission are set toensure that the assessment captures the complex interdependencies within thesector, facilitating the development of tailored adaptation measures. The deliverablesprepared as part of this assignment will enhance the utility’s capacity withthe strategies and tools required to navigate and thrive amidst the future climaticuncertainties, ensuring reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy servicesfor all.
The second objective of this mission is to propose aDisaster Risk Governance Action Plan for the national utility SOMELEC as wellas capacity building and training on effective emergency preparedness,response, and recovery for the utility and key public agencies in theelectricity sector that are actively involved in disaster management. Through adetailed gap assessment, the Consultant will highlight the effectiveness ofexisting DRM incorporation into the utility’s governance, risk management,strategy and disclosures, including preparedness and response plans andframeworks. Furthermore, areas of improvement based on Japanese best resiliencepractices will be identified to enhance the national power utility’sresilience, with a focus on the new infrastructure wave co-financed by WorldBank and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Disaster RiskGovernance Action Plan will identify strategic and operational measures toincrease SOMELEC’s capacity in terms of disaster preparedness and response.Further, the Consultant will also identify existing DRM regulations and plansat national and regional levels and links to potentially existing energy sectorplans.
Finally, the Consultant will propose workshops, capacitybuilding activities and potentially a study tour for key decision makers andtechnical specialists.
FUNDING SOURCE
The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment / services described below under the following:
TF0D1187: GFDRR
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services.
Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals).
Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through
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NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Mauritania, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 19, 2026.
Published through WB eGP - World Bank e-Government Procurement, 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 governance and public administration 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.