Environmental Specialist (Local)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION Name of Project Loan No/Credit No/Grant Number Fiji Energy Transformation Project GFPP Grant No. TF0D0728 Assignment Title Environment Officer (Full-Time-Local) Procurement Plan Reference Reference No. FJ-EFL-573526-CS-INDV EOI-06/2026 Country of Delivery Selection Method Republic of Fiji Individual Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) invites qualified individual consultants to express their interest in the full-time position of Environment Officer within the Project Preparation Unit for the Fiji Energy Transformation Project. The Fiji Energy Transformation Project is a USD 230 million World Bank-supported initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy, modernizing the power grid, and reforming the energy sector to attract private investment. The project includes large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system parks, grid evacuation infrastructure, transmission line upgrades, and modernization of existing power stations across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, and Taveuni. The project’s environmental and social risks are classified as substantial under the World Bank Environmental Social Framework. The Services will cover: • Environmental scoping and screening for all project components, including solar parks, BESS facilities, transmission corridors, the National Control Center, and other grid infrastructure. • Critical Habitat screening, biodiversity assessment, and preparation of mitigation or compensatory measures where required. and • Preparation of site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plans and environmental inputs to other ESF instruments. • Integration of environmental requirements into technical specifications, bidding documents, contractor management requirements, and design reviews. • Environmental assessment of hydropower assets and aging asset liabilities, including hazardous materials and legacy contamination. • Coordination with relevant government environmental and regulatory agencies. • Maintenance of environmental entries in the joint E&S Risk Register, capacity building, reporting, and support during World Bank reviews and supervision missions. Implementation period: The position is expected to commence as soon as possible and will cover the full project preparation period through to appraisal, with the possibility of extension into implementation. Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference are attached to this REOI as Appendix 1. EFL now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience for the assignment. Official Use Only | 1 Selection Criteria ENERGY FIJI LIMITED | FIJI ENERGY TRANSFORMATION PROJECT Criterion 1. Relevant professional experience in environmental safeguards, environmental impact assessment, or environmental management on infrastructure or energy projects Weight 25% 2. Demonstrated experience with World Bank ESF instruments (ESS1, ESS3, ESS4 and ESS6) or equivalent IFC Performance Standards 25% 3. Experience in critical habitat screening, biodiversity impact assessment and Pacific island ecosystems 15% 4. Experience integrating environmental requirements into technical specifications, bidding documents, and contractor management frameworks 5. Familiarity with Fiji’s environmental regulatory framework, including environmental impact assessment requirements 15% 10% 6. Academic qualifications, written and spoken English Total 10% 100% The above weighting has been structured from the qualifications and experience requirements in the attached Terms of Reference and should be validated against the approved Procurement Plan before publication. Form and Content of the Expression of Interest • A current curriculum vitae detailing relevant assignments, responsibilities, dates, and client or employer information. • A cover letter describing the candidate’s relevant experience in direct alignment with the scope of work and selection criteria. • Contact details for professional referees, if requested by EFL during the selection process. • Any other information expressly requested in the final published notice. Submission Further information can be obtained by emailing to tenders@efl.com.fj during office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Fiji Time), Monday to Friday clear 3 days from the closing date of this EOI. Expressions of interest must be uploaded to the EFL e-Tender Portal (TenderLink) at https://www.tenderlink.com/efl(opens in new window), by registering your company, by 4:00 PM (1600 hrs) Fiji Time on Monday, 13 October 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 and will be deemed null and void. Hard copy submissions to the tender box at EFL Head Office, Suva, will not be accepted. Late or non-compliant submissions may be rejected in accordance with the applicable procurement requirements. No Financial amount is required at this EOI stage for consultants’ information.