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This notice has been cancelled as of 27 December 2013. Please do not respond.
Project ID: P132881
The Government of The Gambia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Integrated Financial Management Information System and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The services include development of a National Energy Strategy with an Action Plan and assessment of the National Water and Electricity Company's (NAWEC) finances and financial management system. The exercise should provide a sector roadmap and better understanding of financial management and accountability in NAWEC and suggest measures and areas for improvement and interventions which will lead to more efficient commercial operations and better delivery of services. Implementation period is estimated over four months.
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Energy and NAWEC now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants 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.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers January 2011.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1800 from Monday to Thursday.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 15th January 2014 at 10h00 am.
Ministry of Energy, The Gambia
Attn: Demba S. Bah, Deputy Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Energy, 2nd Floor, Futurelec Building, Bertil Harding Highway, Kotu, The Gambia
Tel: +220 880-53-96
E-mail: dsbah@hotmail.com, afmanneh@yahoo.com, dembajallow@hotmail.com,

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