Project manager — Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (Caribbean)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Saint Lucia

Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility

Credit No.: IDA 7750-LC

Assignment Title: Consulting Services for a Project manager

Reference No : LC-MIPPDUR-542571-CS-INDV

Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") are to ensure the effective, timely, and coordinated implementation of the RREIIF Project in accordance with the Project Development Objective, approved project plans, the Project Operations Manual, and World Bank requirements. The Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and reporting of project activities; manage and coordinate the National PIU and key internal and external stakeholders, including the World Bank, Regional Coordination Unit, government agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and other project partners; oversee the preparation and implementation of work plans, budgets, procurement plans, contracts, and technical activities; monitor project performance, risks, safeguards, and achievement of project indicators; and ensure timely reporting, issue resolution, and delivery of project outputs in accordance with applicable Government of Saint Lucia and World Bank policies, procedures, and fiduciary requirements.

The Project Manager will be engaged on a full-time basis and is expected to commence service by November 2026.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The Project Manager is expected to meet the following requirements:

Have at least an MSc in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy, Project Management, Business Management, Infrastructure Management, or other related field from a recognized university;

Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, or development projects, preferably within the Caribbean region;

Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project management involving infrastructure, utility, energy, or construction-related projects;

Demonstrated experience with the implementation of Renewable Energy projects;

Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and government institutions;

Experience implementing donor-funded projects, such as those financed by the World Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, United Nations, or other international development partners;

Experience in the management of infrastructure projects involving transmission and distribution systems, substations, renewable energy systems, battery energy storage systems, or similar infrastructure would be an asset;

Experience with implementing or monitoring environmental and social safeguards, occupational health and safety requirements, or environmental compliance measures (desirable);

Experience with or working knowledge of financial management, procurement procedures, contract management, and reporting requirements associated with donor-funded projects (desirable);

Demonstrated knowledge of project planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, and contract administration;

High professional and personal integrity; demonstrated track record of accountability, including in complex project management situations involving multiple stakeholders;

Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across institutions;

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills;

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, contractors, development partners, and communities;

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams;

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments and competing priorities;

Demonstrate outstanding ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English

Be competent in the use of standard office productivity software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite and project management software applications.

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 -July 2023 ("the Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1600.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below or by e-mail, by 1600 on October 30, 2026.

Email Address for submission: est@govt.lc

Project Implementing Unit

Department of Public Utilities.

Ground Floor, Sir Stanislaus James Building,

Waterfront, Castries.

Tel. No. 468-6367

Email: est@govt.lc

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