TERMS OF REFERENCE SOCIAL OFFICER (Local) - (FULL-TIME) Preparation for Fiji Energy Transformation Project Project Preparation Unit (PPU) | Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Name of Project Fiji Energy Transformation Project Implementing Agency Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) Assignment Title Social Officer (Local) - (Full-Time) Organisational Unit Project Preparation Unit (PPU) Primary Framework World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) Duty Station / Coverage PPU office, with regular field visits across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni Reporting Line Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist; PPU Project Manager on overall project matters Expected Commencement As soon as possible Table of Contents Table of Contents. 1 1. Introduction and Background. 3 2. Objective of the Assignment 3 3. Scope of Work. 3 3.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Community Liaison. 3 3.2 Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF) 3 3.3 Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) 4 3.4 Negotiated Land Agreement Due Diligence. 4 3.5 Gender and Vulnerability. 4 3.6 Labor and Working Conditions - Social Dimensions. 4 3.7 Coordination with Government Line Ministries and Agencies. 5 3.8 Capacity Building. 5 3.9 Reporting and Coordination. 5 4. Methodology and Approach. 5 5. Key Deliverables and Indicative Timing. 6 6. Assignment Duration and Work Programme. 6 7. Required Qualifications and Experience. 6 7.1 Education. 6 7.2 Professional Experience. 6 7.3 Skills and Competencies. 7 8. Reporting and Working Arrangements. 7 9. Application Requirements. 7 1. Introduction and Background The Fiji Energy Transformation Project is proposed as a USD 230 million World Bank-supported initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy, modernizing the power grid, and reforming the energy sector to attract private investment. Key interventions include large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) parks of 50 MW or more each, grid evacuation infrastructure, transmission line upgrades, and modernization of existing power stations across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni. The project's environmental and social risks have been classified as Substantial under the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). A significant portion of land in the project area is held under customary iTaukei tenure and managed through the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB). Many affected communities are iTaukei Fijians who qualify as Indigenous Peoples under ESS7. The project may also involve economic and physical displacement linked to land acquisition for solar parks, transmission lines, and associated infrastructure, triggering ESS5 on Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement. The Social Officer will be embedded within the PPU and will work under the day-to-day supervision of the Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist, who has overall leadership of the project's E&S function. The Social Officer will work in close coordination with the Environment Officer. Together, these positions constitute the project's E&S team and are jointly responsible for delivering the suite of ESF instruments required for project appraisal and for supporting implementation thereafter. 2. Objective of the Assignment The objective of the assignment is to support the timely preparation of all social-related ESF instruments required for appraisal, ensure ongoing and meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout project preparation and implementation, and serve as the PPU's primary liaison with government line ministries and agencies responsible for land, indigenous affairs, and social protection. 3. Scope of Work 3.1 Stakeholder Engagement and Community Liaison a. Lead the preparation, implementation, and updating of the project's Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP), in close coordination with the E&S Specialist, who will review and finalize the instrument. The SEP must include: A project-wide grievance redress mech…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION Name of Project Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number Fiji Energy Transformation Project GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728 Assignment Title Environment Officer (Full-Time-Local) Procurement Plan Reference Reference No. FJ-EFL-573526-CS-INDV EOI-06/2026 Country of Delivery Selection Method Republic of Fiji Individual Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) invites qualified individual consultants to express their interest in the full-time position of Environment Officer within the Project Preparation Unit for the Fiji Energy Transformation Project. The Fiji Energy Transformation Project is a USD 230 million World Bank-supported initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy, modernizing the power grid, and reforming the energy sector to attract private investment. The project includes large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system parks, grid evacuation infrastructure, transmission line upgrades, and modernization of existing power stations across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni. The project's environmental and social risks are classified as substantial under the World Bank Environmental Social Framework. The Services will cover: • Environmental scoping and screening for all project components, including solar parks, BESS facilities, transmission corridors, the National Control Center, and other grid infrastructure. • Critical Habitat screening, biodiversity assessment, and preparation of mitigation or compensatory measures where required. and • Preparation of site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans and environmental inputs to other ESF instruments. • Integration of environmental requirements into technical specifications, bidding documents, contractor management requirements, and design reviews. • Environmental assessment of hydropower assets and aging asset liabilities, including hazardous materials and legacy contamination. • Coordination with relevant government environmental and regulatory agencies. • Maintenance of environmental entries in the joint E&S Risk Register, capacity building, reporting, and support during World Bank reviews and supervision missions. Implementation period: The position is expected to commence as soon as possible and will cover the full project preparation period through to appraisal, with the possibility of extension into implementation. Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1. EFL now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience for the assignment. Official Use Only | 1 Selection Criteria ENERGY FIJI LIMITED | FIJI ENERGY TRANSFORMATION PROJECT Criterion 1. Relevant professional experience in environmental safeguards, environmental impact assessment, or environmental management on infrastructure or energy projects Weight 25% 2. Demonstrated experience with World Bank ESF instruments (ESS1, ESS3, ESS4 and ESS6) or equivalent IFC Performance Standards 25% 3. Experience in critical habitat screening, biodiversity impact assessment and Pacific island ecosystems 15% 4. Experience integrating environmental requirements into technical specifications, bidding documents, and contractor management frameworks 5. Familiarity with Fiji's environmental regulatory framework, including environmental impact assessment requirements 15% 10% 6. Academic qualifications, written and spoken English Total 10% 100% The above weighting has been structured from the qualifications and experience requirements in the attached Terms of Reference and should be validated against the approved Procurement Plan before publication. Form and Content of the Expression of Interest • A current curriculum vitae detailing relevant assignments, responsibilities, dates, and client or employer i…
Energy Fiji Limited
Finland
13 Oct 2026(9d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CONSULTANT'S QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION (CQS) Name of Project Fiji Energy Transformation Project Preparation (P515153) Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728 Assignment Title Targeted Assessment and Amendment of Fiji's Electricity Act 2017 to Enable Private Sector Participation in Renewable Electricity Generation Procurement Plan Ref Number FJ-EFL-573349-CS-CQS Reference No. EOI 07/2026 Country of Delivery Republic of Fiji The Republic of Fiji, acting through the relevant implementing agency for the Fiji Energy Transformation Project Preparation, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of project preparation and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the following consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") comprise a targeted assessment of the Electricity Act 2017 and relevant associated instruments to identify priority legal and regulatory barriers to private sector participation in renewable electricity generation, and to develop targeted, evidence-based amendments and complementary reform measures. The assignment will distinguish matters requiring amendment to the Act from those that may be addressed through subsidiary regulations, license conditions, regulatory decisions, technical codes, standard agreements, guidelines, or improved implementation and enforcement. The Services will cover: An inception report setting out methodology, workplan, stakeholder consultation plan, information requirements, and delivery schedule. A targeted legal, policy and regulatory assessment of the Electricity Act 2017 and relevant associated instruments affecting Independent Power Producers, distributed energy resources, self-generators, energy storage providers, mini-grid operators, and other private renewable electricity participants. A Legal Issues and Barriers Matrix identifying relevant provisions, barriers, practical effects, affected participants, and the appropriate legislative, regulatory, contractual, institutional, or administrative response. Targeted consultations with Government, FCCC, EFL, relevant ministries and agencies, existing and prospective IPPs, and other relevant stakeholders. Assessment of proportionate reform and renewable electricity procurement options, including improved implementation, targeted legislative amendments, subsidiary instruments, regulatory guidance, strengthened negotiated PPAs, competitive procurement, and other approaches appropriate to Fiji. Preparation of targeted amendments to the Electricity Act 2017, explanatory notes, consequential changes to associated instruments, a validation record, and a concise implementation roadmap. Implementation period: The assignment is expected to be completed over twenty (20) weeks, with the final targeted legislative amendment package and implementation roadmap due in Week 20. Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1. The implementing agency now invites eligible consulting firms ("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 attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the applicable provisions of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers concerning conflict of interest. EOI Evaluation Criteria Criterion Weight 1. General experience and core competence and organizational capacity of the firm in electricity-sector legal and regulatory reform, renewable energy development, utility regulation, and/or private sector participation in electricity generation 20% 2. Relevant experience reviewing and drafting primary legislation and associated instruments for electricity, energy, utilities, infrastructure, or another regulated sector 40% 3. Relevant experience with IPPs, PPAs, grid access and interconnection, self-generation, d…
Contract Award Project: P508806-Fiji: Promoting Scalable Rural Prosperity and Economic Resilience (PROSPER) Loan/Credit/TF Info: - Bid/Contract Reference No: FJ-MRMDDM-556342-CS-CQS Procurement Method: CQS-Consultant Qualification Selection Scope of Contract: The contract has been signed between the Ministry and Maxumise Pte Ltd Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/09/08 Duration of Contract 6 Month(s) Awarded Firm(s): MAXUMIZE (1128572) 3 Thurston St, Suva Country: Fiji Scores Technical: 50.00 Consultant Specific Experience: 10 Methodology: 10 Key Personnel: 10 Transfer of Knowledge: 10 Participation by Nationals: 10 Financial: 1 Combined: 1 Rank: 1 Final Evaluation Price USD 130000.00 Signed Contract Price USD 130000.00 Price: Currency: Amount: United States Dollars (United States Dollars) 130000.00
Fiji: Promoting Scalable Rural Prosperity and Economic Resilience (PROSPER)
Finland
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRMS SELECTION) Name of Project Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or 'Na Vualiku' Loan Number IDA-73690 Assignment Title Consulting Services for Institutional Capability Development and Operational Strengthening for iTaukei Land Trust Board Reference Number FJ-MTCA-545892-CS-QCBS Country of Delivery Republic of Fiji The Government of Fiji through the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics has received financing from the World Bank ("WB") for the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or 'Na Vualiku' and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") will support the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation ("MTCA") as the lead Implementing Agency, in technical partnership with the iTaukei Land Trust Board ("TLTB") as the beneficiary institution, to undertake comprehensive institutional capability development and operational strengthening. The primary purpose of the assignment is to strengthen the institutional capacity, operational readiness, and technical effectiveness of TLTB in those areas most relevant to tourism-related iTaukei land development in the Northern Division so that TLTB is equipped to manage the increased volume and complexity of work the project will generate, and to do so in a way that is efficient, transparent, and genuinely beneficial to iTaukei landowners. The Services are expected to commence in February 2027 for an assignment duration of Sixteen (16) Months . The lump-sum contract will be signed with payment against acceptance of clearly defined milestones/ deliverables. The detailed Terms of Reference ("TOR") for the assignment is available by contacting Mr. Akshay Chand on [email protected] or clicking the below link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyoixSfW-Yi13ddZIJGaJ0m3J8NGoNFM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116864177158872071295&rtpof=true&sd=true The MTCA now invites eligible consulting firms ("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 attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 ("the Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. Technical experience in institutional/organizational development, functional reviews, capability development and operational strengthening - The firm shall demonstrate at least eight years of relevant corporate experience in carrying out institutional/organizational assessments or functional reviews, capacity development, institutional strengthening or closely related advisory work. The firm shall also demonstrate successful completion of at least three assignments of comparable complexity during the last ten years, incorporating a combination of capacity development, institutional diagnostic work, and preparation of practical operational tools. 2. Experience in land administration and customary land governance - Demonstrated experience in land administration support, land agencies, lease systems, land records, cadastral or spatial data functions, customary or communal land institutions, or similar land governance environments. 3. GIS, land information systems, and systems planning experience - Relevant advisory experience in reviewing spatial data environments, preparing systems roadmaps, and developing technical requirements for future systems enhancement. 4. Stakeholder engagement and context-sensitive delivery - Evidence of effective work in settings requiring structured consultation with Government, statutory bodies, community stakeholders, customary institutions, women, vulnerable groups, and other actors, preferably in Fiji, t…