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Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica

Overview

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

  • P170846

  • Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica

  • Dominica

  • OP00306940

  • Request for Expression of Interest

  • Published

  • DM-MOERMKU-341816-CS-INDV

  • Individual Consultant Selection

  • English

  • Sep 20, 2024 04:00

  • Sep 06, 2024

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Ministry of the Environment, Rural Modernisation and Kalinago Upliftment

  • Kervin Stephenson

  • 6 Floor, Financial Centre, Kennedy Avenue, Roseau, Dominica Tel: (767) 266 3564

  • Dominica

  • Dominica

  • 1(767) 266-3998

Details

                                                       REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

                                               (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

 

CountryCommonwealth of Dominica

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment

Name of Project:       Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)

Loan No./Credit No.    TF-B9551

Assignment Title:      Technical specialist for the Implementation, Maintenance, and Operating of an E-ticketing System.

Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-341816-CS-INDV

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.   

 The consulting services (“the Services”) include Technical specialist for the Implementation, Maintenance, and Operating of an E-ticketing System.

Objective of Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to provide technical support for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of an e-ticketing system for all the eco-tourism sites in Dominica and the Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT).

Required Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

  • University degree (bachelors or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or Business Information Technology, Business Organization, or another relevant field.

Experience

  • Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience on similar assignments as in this Terms of Reference.
  • Proven experience dealing with the e-ticketing systems, payment gateways and card processing.
  • Proven experience dealing with e-ticketing systems in Protected Areas is an advantage.
  • Work experience in the Caribbean will be considered an asset.
  • Experience working with international organisations

Skills

  • Good knowledge of English, verbal and written.
  • Energetic approach to work and problem-solving.
  • Willingness to work in the field.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Creative, flexible, and innovative.
  • Driving Category B.

 

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found, on the following https://gefbiodiversity.agriculture.gov.dm/notices/technical-specialist-for-the-implementation,-maintenance,-and-operating-of-an-e-ticketing-system  Email letbpprocurment@gmail.com cc dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm

Expression of Interest

The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interests to providing the services. Interested Individuals  should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications , relevant experience and skills to perform the services.

The attention of interested  Individuals 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 revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest.  In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.

Further information can be obtained at LETBP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1st Floor First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957 during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by September 20th, 2024, at 4.00p.m. Eastern Caribbean time in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:

 

Attn: Project Manager

Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in

      Dominica Project

First Floor, First Domestic Building

19-21 King George V Street, Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica

Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957

E-mail: letbpprocurement@gmail.com cc. dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm