Wolrd Bank Tender

Expressions of interest : Consultancy Services for B5 Environmental, Social and Gender Specialist Scope of Work In order to strengthen the Project Management Unit (PMU), Kafalat is recruiting an Environmental, Social and Gender Specialist to support the team in fulfilling the objectives of the B5 fund in line with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and as per the actions and provisions of the Bank-cleared and disclosed Environmental and Social Commitment Plan ESCP for the project. He/she will also ensure the proper implementation of gender specific activities to reach the intended targets. The B5 Environmental, Social and Gender Specialist responsibilities will be as follows: Concerning Environment and Social Safeguards: Lead and coordinate the implementation of the actions as per the provisions of the Bank-cleared and disclosed ESCP Ensure that all B5 activities comply with the applicable World Bank Environmental and Social Standards as per the ESCP at the level of Kafalat, participating MFIs and MSEs; Ensure all measures necessary are taken to collect, compile, and furnish the Bank through regular environmental and social progress reports, with the frequency specified in the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP); Ensure proper and timely implementation of the Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS), and the Labor Management Plan (LMP) and update them where and as necessary; Ensure that environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) specifications are properly reflected in all contracts, subsidiary and grants agreements signed with vendors, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and MSEs respectively; Ensure that the Grievance Mechanism is effective for the project, at the level of Kafalat and participating MFIs and document and compile all complaints in the form of a GRM Log and submit as part of the E&S progress reports. Prepare, adopt, and ensure implementation of a stand-alone Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Plan (SEA/SH), to assess and manage the risks of SEA/SH in accordance with provisions of the ESS4 of the ESCP; Notify the World Bank in the event of any incident or accident within 48 hours after becoming aware of the occurrence of the incident or accident including those related to SEA/SH; Undertake E&S screening of all proposed activities and ensure exclusion of all those types of activities which are ineligible for financing under the project as per the exclusion criteria in the ESCP; Ensure that the OHS is properly promoted to all project Implement, amend and update the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) as required during the Project implementation following inclusive stakeholder consultations; Organize and lead all environmental and social trainings and capacity building activities under component 3 for the Gender Support for women led businesses and MFIs and contribute as an evaluator; Conduct frequent field visits to project beneficia INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO), UNITED NATIONS ENTITY FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID), WORLD BANK (WB),