Environmental and Social Specialists (international) – 90 days

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION Name of Project Fiji Energy Transformation Project (P518499) - Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP)

Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728

Assignment Title International Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist

Procurement Plan Ref Number FJ-EFL-567224-CS-INDV

Reference No. EOI-04/2026

Country of Delivery Republic of Fiji

The Republic of Fiji, acting through Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of preparing the Fiji Energy Transformation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") comprise specialist environmental and social support to EFL's Project Preparation Unit. The Consultant will lead preparation of appraisal-stage environmental and social instruments, integrate requirements of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework into technical and procurement outputs, support policy and regulatory reviews, and prepare a procurement-ready terms of reference for a separate assignment to develop and operationalize EFL's institutional Environmental and Social Management System.

The Services will cover:

• general environmental and social support to the Project Preparation Unit, including screening, risk-register management, ESCP inputs, coordination and practical capacity building;
• preparation of E&S scoping studies with critical-habitat screening, a site-specific ESMP for aging asset replacement, an RPF, negotiated land agreement due diligence, an integrated SEP, and LMP;
• preparation of a procurement-ready TOR for development and operationalization of EFL's institutional ESMS;
• environmental and social review of Electricity Act amendments, Rooftop Solar PV Policy, and private-sector renewable-energy participation;
• E&S inputs to the National control-centre upgrade, , aging power-infrastructure, grid-interconnection, hydropower and solar PV/BESS studies and concept designs; and
• monthly and quarterly reporting, disclosure support and an appraisal-stage E&S readiness summary.

Implementation period: The assignment is expected to be part-time for the full GFPP implementation period, estimated at [24 months], subject to satisfactory performance and availability of GFPP financing.

Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1.

Energy Fiji Limited now invites eligible individual consultants ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the applicable provisions of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers concerning conflict of interest.

EOI Evaluation Criteria Criterion Weight

1. Relevant E&S assessment and management experience for infrastructure or energy projects 25%

2. Demonstrated application of the World Bank ESF or IFC Performance Standards and preparation of ESMP, land/resettlement, SEP/GRM and LMP instruments 30%

3. Experience in biodiversity and critical-habitat screening, ESS5 land due diligence, and ESS7 engagement and FPIC 20%

4. Relevant renewable-energy, grid infrastructure, hazardous-materials, Pacific or Fiji experience, including familiarity with iTaukei land tenure and governance 15%

5. Qualifications, writing, coordination, consultation and capacity-building capability 10%

Total 100%

Form and content of the Expression of Interest : Expressions of interest should contain only the information necessary to assess the criteria above. Consultants should submit a curriculum vitae and a concise statement demonstrating relevant assignments and experience. A financial proposal is not required at this stage. The Consultant assessed as best qualified against the criteria will be invited to negotiate a contract in accordance with the applicable procurement arrangements. Submission Further information may be obtained by emailing tenders@efl.com.fj during office hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Fiji Time, Monday to Friday, no later than three clear days before the closing date. Expressions of interest must be uploaded to the EFL e-Tender Portal (TenderLink) at https://www.tenderlink.com/efl by registering your company, by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs) Fiji Time on Wednesday, 30th September 2026. EOI documents may be viewed and downloaded from www.efl.com.fj(opens in new window) or https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window). Submissions by email or facsimile will not be accepted. Hard-copy submissions to the tender box at EFL Head Office, Suva, will not be accepted.

Appendix 1 - Terms of Reference

TERMS OF REFERENCE

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL (E&S) SPECIALIST Fiji Energy Transformation Project (P518499) Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP) - Energy Fiji Limited (EFL)

1. Introduction and Background

Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is preparing the Fiji Energy Transformation Project (P518499), a World Bank-supported initiative estimated at USD 230 million. The project aims to accelerate renewable-energy development, modernize the power grid, rehabilitate aging infrastructure, and reform the power sector to attract private investment in solar energy. Key interventions span Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni, including solar PV/BESS parks of more than 50 MW each, grid-evacuation infrastructure, transmission-line upgrades and modernization of existing power stations. The Initial Environmental and Social Review Summary has classified the project's environmental and social risks as Substantial, reflecting biodiversity impacts, customary iTaukei land tenure, community health and safety, labor influx, SEA/SH risks, and supply-chain concerns associated with PV modules and battery energy storage systems. EFL is establishing a Project Preparation Unit (PPU) to prepare the project for appra