Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa Project

THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

MINISTRY OF WATER RESROUCES AND IRRIGATION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES-INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

1. The Government of South Sudan (GoSS), has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP) under phase 1. The GoSS intends to utilize part of the proceeds of this financing to recruit Drivers for the RCRP.
2. The Driver will provide logistical support for the movement of staff and material items of the Project and guide the procurement department on possible maintenance needs of the vehicles where necessary to ensure, safety of the staff during logistical movements.
3. Duration of Assignment: The assignment shall be for an initial period of two years subject to probation period of three months. The contract is renewable every year subject to annual satisfactory performance. The employee is entitled to 21 working days leave each year.
4. The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Finance of South Sudan at https://mofp.gov.ss and the NGO Forum at Latest Job Vacancies topics - South Sudan NGO Forum - Communication Portal. The Terms of Reference may also be obtained from the email address below: crfm.procurement@gmail.com  copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com.
5. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) now invites eligible Individuals (“Candidates”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Applicants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
   1. Academic/Professional Qualification and Experience.

1. South Sudan Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
2. Driving School Certificate of simple Motor Vehicle Mechanics.
   1. Minimum Experience Required

1. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a driver for an international organization, international development partner, or Non-Governmental Organization.
2. Hold a valid South Sudan driver’s license.
3. Excellent knowledge of the surrounding areas in area of operations around duty station.
4. Ability to communicate proficiently in English – oral and written - required. Arabic and other local languages also preferred.

1. The attention of interested applicants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 and September 2023 edition [Procurement in Investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
2. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 15:00 hours local (Monday through Friday); and
3. Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in a written form by 17:00 hours Juba time on 30th July 2024 (in person or by mail or by e-mail) to the following address:

Email: crfm.procurement@gmail.com copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com

The address for in-person or by mail submission is as follows:

Procurement Unit

Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation

Plot No: 11, Block No: AXII, Hai Cinema,

P. O. Box: 476

Juba, South Sudan

Attention: RCRP Project Coordinator