Central Region Water Board invites suitably qualified firms to submit expression of interest for the independent Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Plan (RAP) for the Upgrading and Integration of Salima Lakeshore and Salima Town Water Supply Schemes.

Scope

The key task of the Consultant is to undertake ESIA Studies for the design, construction, operation and decommissioning activities of the proposed project and prepare a Resettlement Action Plan for the Project affected persons. For the ESIA studies strong emphasis will be placed on developing a comprehensive environmental and social management plan where mitigation measures for the anticipated negative impacts will be proposed including enhancement measures for the identified positive impacts. In addition, an environmental and social monitoring plan will be prepared to track the implementation of the proposed management measures. For the RAP emphasis will be identifying the project affected persons, valuation of property to be affected, preparations of compensation schedule and Grievance Redress Mechanism.

The details of the work for this assignment shall comprise, but not limited to the following;

1.  Environmental and social scoping
2. Environmental, climate and social risk vulnerability assessment
3. Potential impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem assessment
4. Detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)
5. Review other previous studies related to the Project that include;
1. Environmental and Social Screening report for Salima Town Water Supply and Sanitation project
2. Preliminary Detailed Designs for Salima Town Water Supply and Sanitation project

Closing Date

Expressions of interest clearly marked: “Consultancy Services for Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Upgrading & Integration for Salima Lakeshore & Salima Town Water Supply Schemes must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail before 10:00 hours by Wednesday 26th August 2026.

For more info, please download the Invitation for Expression of Interest below