Hiring of Environmental Specialist

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Government of Nepal Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB) Kathmandu Valley Water Security Improvement Project (KV Wa SIP) – Sisneri Water Supply Project REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL) First Date of Publication: 27th August 2026 Environmental Specialist - Ref No. KVWa SIP-IC-04-083/84 1.0 Background The Government of Nepal (Go N) has received financing from the World Bank toward the preparation and implementation of the Kathmandu Valley Water Security Improvement Project (KV Wa SIP) – Sisneri Water Supply Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services include providing technical, procurement, financial management, environmental and social, contract management, and other professional support required for effective implementation of the Project through the Project Management Unit (PMU) The Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB) now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above consulting services. Interested Consultants shall provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrating that they possess the required educational qualifications, professional experience, and technical competence to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria for each assignment are specified in the respective Terms of Reference (TOR), which may be obtained from the address or website indicated below The Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB) intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring Environmental Specialist and requests applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the position. 2. The Objectives of the Assignment The overall objective of this assignment is to support the PMU in preparation of the environmental safeguard measures under KV Wa SIP. Specific objectives of the assignment are to: Support the PMU in the preparation of environmental and social assessments and instruments commensurate with the project’s environmental and social risks and impacts, to ensure project readiness for appraisal and implementation. Ensure compliance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards and the environmental requirements set out in the project’s Environmental and Social Management Framework. Guide and support the preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and other relevant instruments for future subprojects in accordance with the ESF, World Bank requirements, and applicable Government of Nepal legislation. Support the PMU in ensuring that environmental mitigation measures, monitoring requirements, and reporting obligations are integrated into project design, procurement documents, contracts, and implementation arrangements. Assist in the timely review, endorsement, and signing of key environmental and social documents required for project preparation and implementation. Facilitate and follow up on all required environmental clearances, approvals, permits, and no-objection processes from relevant authorities. Ensure that project activities comply with the Government of Nepal’s applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to environmental management, tree clearance, forest land acquisition, Occupational health and safety (OHS), and downstream water use rights. Lead and coordinate stakeholder mapping, consultations, and stakeholder engagement activities relevant to project preparation and implementation, ensuring that environmental and social risks and concerns are adequately identified and addressed. Build the institutional capacity of the PMU, PIUs, and other relevant counterparts on environmental and social risk management, including the implementation of mitigation measures, monitoring, documentation, and reporting. 3. Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the Specialist is mentioned in the Terms o

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