KINGDOM OF LESOTHO MINISTRY OF GENDER, YOUTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS PROJECT (PSLP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES- INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION METHOD) LOAN NO: P177814 CREDIT NO: IDA - 71480 -LS ASSIGNMENT TITLE: ENGAGEMENT OF A VIDEOGRAPHER FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION PROGRAM REFERENCE NO: LS-MOSD-565897-CS-INDV DURATION: 8 WEEKS BACKGROUND The Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project (PSLP) is a 5-year intervention by the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development (MGYSD), financed by the World Bank. PSLP aims at improving the efficiency and equity of selected social assistance programs and to strengthen the livelihoods of poor and vulnerable households. Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) is component 1A of the PSLP and support the government of Lesotho in implementing customized economic and social inclusion activities. The economic inclusion package includes the following interventions: Community Mobilisation Financial inclusion education, savings groups, and mentorship Micro-entrepreneurship and Soft Skills Training Productive Grants Referral services Grievances and Redressal Mechanism (GRM) OBJECTIVE The objective of this assignment is the production of EIP video and audio recording capturing selected beneficiary households who have successfully overcome economic and social challenges to start and grow their micro enterprises from the seed capital provided by the program. Beneficiaries should be captured on site showcasing their micro enterprises. SCOPE Compilation of a video 10 - 15 minutes capturing successful EIP beneficiaries from the five community councils (Bolahla, Phuthiatsana, Metsi-maholo, Thaba Mokhele and Tosing) live at their micro enterprises. The video will capture three (3) beneficiaries per community council. REPORTING The consultant will undertake this work, under the overall supervision of the Livelihoods Specialist. The Consultant will be required to carry out the tasks independently but will be required to report regularly on the status of tasks assigned. DELIVERABLES AND ACTIVITIES Task 1: Video Production Storyboarding and script creation. Character/persona identification and location scouting. Record video content using approved storyboards and scripts. Edit the videos/raw footage including background sounds, supporting graphics and other finer details. Production Requirements: Style: Videos should be informative, engaging, and visually appealing but short (10 - 15 minutes). They should combine interviews, real-life footage, animations, and infographics to explain complex concepts simply and clearly to the audience. Still images/portraits of interviewed beneficiaries. Language and Accessibility: All content should be in Sesotho language with clear subtitles in both Sesotho and English, for comprehension by audience members with hearing impairment and/or non-Sesotho speakers. Location: On-site filming in community settings. Talent: Real EIP beneficiaries, MGYSD staff, and community leaders. Equipment: High-definition cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, drones for aerial shots where relevant. Post-Production: Professional editing, sound mixing, addition of graphics, and subtitles. Quotation should cater for the purchase of a hard drive which will be submitted to the MGYSD with all the raw footage from the video documentation exercise. 7. Technical Specifications: Final output should fulfil these technical specifications, as a minimum: Video format: High definition (HD) Subtitles: Myriad Pro in white semi-bold face against a gradient at the bottom of the footage. Font size (height) should be at least 1/10 the height of the screen. Example: Video conversion format: Ratio: 1920x1080 for high definition Deinterlacing: YES Codec: H.264 / AAC Frame rate: 30fps Recommended File format: .mov, .mp4 Copyrighted music and/or sound effects used in any production must be licensed or cleared for use by the composer or licensing agent. No cr…
Specific Procurement Notice Template Request for Bids Small Works (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Lebanon Name of Project: Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP) Contract Title: Rehabilitation of Shelters (Public Schools) - Batch 4: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4. Loan No.: 9841 - LB RFB Reference No.: LEAP-SH-SW-MEHE- Batch 4 1. The Republic of Lebanon (hereinafter called "Borrower") has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lebanon Emergency Assistance Project (LEAP) , and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for "Rehabilitation of Shelters (Public Schools) for Batch 4: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4". For these four contracts, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank's Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. The project encompasses 18 distinct Lots categorized across six regional batches throughout the Cazas of Lebanon. The distribution for Batch 4 includes: Batch 4 - 4 Bids: Request for Bid (RFB) Lot Caza's Number of Designation Schools LEAP-SH-SW-MEHE- Batch 4 (lot 1) Lot 1 Akkar 19 LEAP-SH-SW-MEHE- Batch 4 (lot 2) Lot 2 Donieh 4 Tripoli 14 LEAP-SH-SW-MEHE- Batch 4 (lot 3) Lot 3 Batroun 3 Koura 5 Zgharta 8 LEAP-SH-SW-MEHE- Batch 4 (lot 4) Lot 4 Maten 12 Jbeil 5 Keserwan 4 2. The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the " Rehabilitation of Shelters (Public Schools) - Batch 4: Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3- and Lot 4" , consisting of providing restoration works to address the needs of buildings including the supply of material and implementation of repairs of items such as lighting, bathroom plumbing, painting, tiling, etc… of selected public buildings used as shelters, in compliance with applicable National and International Regulations and World Bank requirements for such. The scope is limited to light repair and improvement of accessibility works aimed at restoring basic safety, functionality, habitability, and dignity of use. These interventions are intended as quick-impact measures to improve school environment conditions. and restore the buildings to their primary function as educational facilities. The objective is to ensure they are safe and fully functional for regular schooling. The interventions will be carried out in selected sites across the targeted locations. 3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's " Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Sixth Edition, February 2025" , and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. The contract will be awarded to the Bidder offering the lowest evaluated cost to the Employer, subject that the selected Bidder meets the required qualification criteria, and the requirements as specified under paragraph 4 below. 4. Bidders have the option to submit a Bid for one or more of the lots listed in the table above. Bidders submitting their bids for more than one lot, must ensure that the following criteria are met for the combined requirements of the lots included in their bid: Construction cash flow requirements stipulated in Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria - Eligibility and Qualification Criteria Paragraph 3.1 Average Annual Construction Turnover requirements stipulated in Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria - Eligibility and Qualification Criteria Paragraph 3.2 Key Personnel stipulated in Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria Paragraph 4. Equipment stipulated in Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria Paragraph 5. 5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Council for Development and Reconstruction and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below from 9:00 to 15:00 hours (Beirut local time) from Monday till Friday . 6. Interested eligible Bidders may pu…
Council for Development and Reconstruction
LE
6 Nov 2026(8d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Lebanese Republic Government of Lebanon Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) GREEN, AGRI-FOOD TRANSFORMATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY - GATE Ref: "GATE-IC-Proc-17a" and "GATE-IC-Proc-17b" Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist The Republic of Lebanon represented (The Borrower) represented by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) as a representative to the Borrower will implement the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (the "GATE" or "Project" ) , funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD or the World Bank or the Bank ) . The total project cost is Two Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$ 200,000,000). The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for consulting services to be procured under this project. The consulting services include providing support to the CDR as a Procurement Specialist under the project. The full TOR version can be found on CDR website at the following CDR - Procurement The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), who has established a project coordination unit to assist the CDR in the implementation of the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE), now invites eligible local experts ("Individual Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the required Task. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Tasks by submitting their Expression of Interest ("EOI") and Curriculum Vitae ("CV"). The shortlisting criteria are: Qualifications Requirements: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering (BS or BE), in Business, or equivalent degree. Master Degree is a plus. At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the public/private sector or in internationally financed projects (related to: Procurement, purchasing, supply chain, etc.). Must have excellent management skill. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and approaches to international procurement. Knowledge of the World Bank Procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers and applicable Standard Procurement Documents is an advantage. Knowledge in the public procurement law (PPA) is a plus. Experience in Contract Management and Procurement in internationally funded projects is a plus. Knowledge of the public sector in Lebanon and its overall structure and policy objectives is a plus. Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic; French is a plus. Knowledge of using computer software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Project is a plus. Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiating skills with the ability to balance project objectives and procurement requirements with beneficiaries' needs. It is preferable to limit the EoI to a maximum of 10 pages including the CV as per attached CV format. Pages beyond 10 will not be reviewed. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting services" dated February 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Shortlisted Consultants will be invited for interview, upon which a Consultant will be selected for negotiation in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection described in the "World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. The Deadline for receiving EOIs is to be on Monday, November 16th, 2026 at 12:00 o'clock noon Beirut local time. Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be delivered to the address below by hand or carrier including one original, one copy and one electronic CD ROM. Electronic Submissions are not accepted. Address: Council of Development and Reconstr…
Council for Development and Reconstruction
LE
16 Nov 2026(18d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Lebanese Republic Government of Lebanon Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) GREEN, AGRI-FOOD TRANSFORMATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY - GATE Ref: "GATE-IC-Proc-17a" and "GATE-IC-Proc-17b" Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist The Republic of Lebanon represented (The Borrower) represented by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) as a representative to the Borrower will implement the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (the "GATE" or "Project" ) , funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD or the World Bank or the Bank ) . The total project cost is Two Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$ 200,000,000). The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for consulting services to be procured under this project. The consulting services include providing support to the CDR as a Procurement Specialist under the project. The full TOR version can be found on CDR website at the following CDR - Procurement The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), who has established a project coordination unit to assist the CDR in the implementation of the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE), now invites eligible local experts ("Individual Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the required Task. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Tasks by submitting their Expression of Interest ("EOI") and Curriculum Vitae ("CV"). The shortlisting criteria are: Qualifications Requirements: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering (BS or BE), in Business, or equivalent degree. Master Degree is a plus. At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the public/private sector or in internationally financed projects (related to: Procurement, purchasing, supply chain, etc.). Must have excellent management skill. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and approaches to international procurement. Knowledge of the World Bank Procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers and applicable Standard Procurement Documents is an advantage. Knowledge in the public procurement law (PPA) is a plus. Experience in Contract Management and Procurement in internationally funded projects is a plus. Knowledge of the public sector in Lebanon and its overall structure and policy objectives is a plus. Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic; French is a plus. Knowledge of using computer software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Project is a plus. Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiating skills with the ability to balance project objectives and procurement requirements with beneficiaries' needs. It is preferable to limit the EoI to a maximum of 10 pages including the CV as per attached CV format. Pages beyond 10 will not be reviewed. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting services" dated February 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Shortlisted Consultants will be invited for interview, upon which a Consultant will be selected for negotiation in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection described in the "World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. The Deadline for receiving EOIs is to be on Monday, November 16th, 2026 at 12:00 o'clock noon Beirut local time. Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be delivered to the address below by hand or carrier including one original, one copy and one electronic CD ROM. Electronic Submissions are not accepted. Address: Council of Development and Reconstr…
Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Works (Two-envelope Bidding Process Without Prequalification) Country: Lebanon Employer : Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) Name of Project: Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Contract Title: Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants Loan No.: 9576-LB RFB Reference No.: GC2W2c 1. The Republic of Lebanon has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) ; and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank's Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. 2. The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) acting as an implementing agency for and on behalf of the Republic of Lebanon now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the execution of Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants ( The Works ) . The successful Bidder shall complete the works within 6 (six) months from the Commencement Date. 3. The works consist of the execution of the following parts: Part 1 Complementary Network to Zahle WWTP Pipeworks (lm) House Connection (Nb.) Zahle - El Ferzol Sewer Network 13,739 224 Saadnyael - Taalbaya Sewer Network 4,681 172 Quaa El Rim Sewer Network 948 24 Hezzerta Sewer Network 1,900 48 Sub-Total - 1 21,268 468 Part 2 Complementary Network to Aitanit WWTP Pipeworks (lm) House Connection (Nb.) Sewer Lines in Baaloul - Qaraoun 6,081 90 Sub-Total - 2 6,081 90 Complementary Networks to Zahle and Aitanit WWTPs Pipeworks (lm) House Connection (Nb.) Sub-Total - 1 (Zahle) 21,268 468 Sub-Total - 2 (Aitanit) 6,081 90 Total 27,349 558 In addition to the solarization of the Existing Pumping Station (PS-7) in Qaraoun, and the supply and installation of 120 kVA generator set. The proposed 27 km of additional sewer lines represent complementary extensions to the existing collection network recently constructed. These lines will be directly connected to the currently operational sewer infrastructure, ensuring continuity and full integration within the overall wastewater collection system. The completed network will enable the proper collection and conveyance of wastewater to the Zahle and Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants, thereby contributing to improved wastewater management and environmental protection in the Bekaa region. 4. Eligible Bidders (single entity or joint venture) shall meet the following summarized qualifying criteria (detailed in the bidding documents) in order to be qualified for award of the contract: - Minimum average annual construction turnover of US$ Four Million (4 MUSD), calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress and/or completed within the last Ten years. - General experience under construction contracts of water or wastewater projects in the role of prime contractor, JV member, sub-contractor, or management contractor for at least the last Fifteen (15) years, starting 1st January 2011. - A minimum number of similar contracts specified below that have been satisfactorily and substantially completed as a prime contractor, joint venture member, management contractor or sub-contractor between 1st January 2011 and bid submission deadline: Two water or wastewater network contracts, with at least one wastewater network contract with a value of not less than Four Million US Dollars (4MUSD) - Bank certificate for access to liquid assets and/or evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities of not less than 2 MUSD (two million US Dollars)…