Selection of a Local Individual Consultant for “Investment Manager for PMT”

Summary

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 “Investment Manager for PMT” Reference No.: AL-MTE-549722-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 “Investment Manager for PMT”. The overall objective of the assignment is to support MoE/PMT in the overall planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of all performance-based investments financed under Component 1, including the establishment and operationalization of the Environmental Performance-Based Investment (EPBI) program in the Vlora South–Gjirokastër Waste Zone. He/She will work as part of the PMT, report to and work under the direction of the PMT Coordinator, participating municipalities and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the EPBI cycle, the allocation of funds and related investments are prepared, implemented and documented in a timely manner and in full compliance with the Project Appraisal Document (PAD), Loan Agreement, Project Operational Manual (POM), EPBI Manual, World Bank requirements and applicable national legislation. The Investment Manager will act as focal point for municipalities on all EPBI-related operational and investment matters, coordinate data collection and verification processes, and ensure that investment decisions, disbursements, physical progress and results are adequately tracked and reported as part of the project’s monitoring and reporting system. 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-per-menaxher-investimesh-per-emp-ne/ 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 economics, environmental engineering, business administration, law or related field. Proven specialized training in contract management, procurement, and project monitoring/implementation is an asset; Experience: At least 7 years’ working experience in the grant or contract administration and performance monitoring and/or implementation of publicly funded or donor-funded projects. Experience in coordinating with multiple institutional stakeholders (central government bodies, implementation units, consultants, external verifiers, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of project activities. Experience in preparing, maintaining, and reporting structured administrative records (tracking tools, registers, compliance files, audit documentation) to management/oversight bodies. Familiarity with World Bank–financed operations (including requirements for contract monitoring, reporting, compliance, and documentation) or with procedures of similar international financial institutions is considered a strong asset. Competences: Strong skills in developing and maintaining contract monitoring plans (deadlines, deliverables, reports, payment triggers) and producing clear management briefs and status updates. Excellent coordination, communication, and negot