Topographer Consultant for Green Plan Agricultural Infrastructure Project in Lebanon

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Topographer – Green Plan (Proc. Ref.: G-GP-CS-INDV9) Country: Republic of Lebanon Project Name: Green, Agri-Food Transformation and Economic Recovery (Gate). Loan Nº: IBRD Loan No.9576-LB. Assignment Title: Topographer (Local Expert) – Green Plan Ref. Proc.: G-GP-CS-INDV9

• Project Background

The Republic of Lebanon (the Borrower) represented by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) has received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) in the amount of US$ 200 million toward the cost of the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery Project (GATE). The Green Plan (GP), delegated by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) to implement and manage Subcomponent 2.1, intends to allocate part of the loan proceeds to eligible payments under contracts for consulting services to be procured under this subcomponent. These services include the recruitment of a Local Individual Consultant to serve as Topographer under the Green Plan for the GATE Project. The consulting services include providing comprehensive technical assessment on hill lakes designs and day-to-day construction supervision for the implementation of hill lakes and irrigation networks and rehabilitation of agricultural roads in (sub-component 2.1)[1] ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with approved designs, contractual requirements, applicable national regulations and World Bank requirements. The assignment encompasses the following elements:

• Topographic survey and field assessment (Check ToR for full details)
• Planning Support and Technical Inputs (Check ToR for full details)
• Construction Support and Verification (Check ToR for full details)
• Coordination, Data Management, and Reporting (Check ToR for full details)
• Use of GIS and Spatial Data (Check ToR for full details)

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment are attached to this Request for Expressions of Interest.

• Expression of Interest (EOI)

The Green Plan (GP) now invites eligible local experts (“Individual Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the required services. Interested candidates should submit information demonstrating that they possess the necessary qualifications and relevant experience to perform the tasks by submitting their Expression of Interest ("EOI") and their Curriculum Vitae (CV). 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.

• Shortlisting Criteria

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria: · Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Topography. Surveying, Civil Engineering, or any related field.

· Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in topographic surveys, including experience in agricultural roads and/or hill lakes or water infrastructure projects or similar projects.

· Technical Expertise:

• A minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in field surveys, measurements, and drawings, and in supporting BoQ preparation and site verification.
• Experience in donor-funded projects, working with the World Bank, including familiarity with their policies, procurement procedures, environmental and social safeguards, and operational guidelines, will be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of GIS tools for mapping and geo-referencing (non-specialist level).

· Computer skills and Languages:

• Proficiency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Professional Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to identify technical and site-related issues and propose or implement appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with consultants, contractors and site engineers and public institutions.

The Topographer shall have his own equipment (including, but not limited to, GPS tools and his laptop). 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 for Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services and Consulting Services dated November 2020 (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. Further information can be obtained in writing through the email address gpproc.gate@gmail.com during office hours (9:00 a.m. to 13:00 pm Beirut Time). Expressions of interest in the form of Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered in a written form to the email address gpproc.gate@gmail.com with the job title in the subject not later than March 16, 2026 at 13:00 p.m. (Beirut local time). Agency: Green Plan Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 3000.0 USD