The Ensuring Resilient Ecosystems and Representative Protected Areas in the Solomon Islands (EREPA)- Vacancies Available

Request For Proposals

Professional Consultancy Service

The Ensuring Resilient Ecosystems and Representative Protected Areas in the Solomon Islands (EREPA) Project, which is under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, is funded by the Global Environment Facility Cycle 6 (GEF 6) and implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

EREPA Project is advertising the following individual consultants for suitably qualified candidates as follows:

1.   All applications must be hand-delivered or sent by email to: kalekavo@gmail.com

The sealed envelope should be dropped at the EREPA Project PMU reception drop-box marked Individual Consultant (with the prescribed consultant name/title you are applying for)

Tender Reference Number (RFP NO): EREPA Project Legal Drafting Consultant: RFP No: C2PO2461/25

Duration: 40 days ( spread over 4 months ) 

Expected start date:  2 June 2025

Expected end date:    30 September 2025

Tenderers For: Business Plan Development Consultant Post:

The candidate shall have a proven degree qualification in business studies, management, community development, or a related area from a recognized university with at least five years of experience in developing business plans for protected areas, community-based conservation, or community development plans, with business and financial training across different provinces in Solomon Islands.

 An advanced degree in any of these areas and a strong community-based experience are desirable.

Tender Reference Number (RFP No): “EREPA Project Business Plan Development Consultant: RFP No: C3P02461/25”

Duration:                  40 days (spread over 4 months)

Expected start date: 2 June 2025

Expected end date:  30 September 2025 

Tenderers for:  The Micro-Finance System Consultant Post:
The candidate must have a proven degree in business studies, management, community development, or a related area from a recognized university with at least five years of experience in developing community-based micro-financing and facilitating consultations and financial literacy training across different provinces in Solomon Islands.

An advanced degree in any of these areas and a strong community-based experience are desirable.

Tender Reference Number (RFP No): “EREPA Project Micro-Finance System Consultant: RFP No: C4P02461/25”

Duration:                  60 days (spread over 6 months)

Expected start date: 2 June 2025

Expected end date:   30 November 2025

A complete set of Tender documents in English may be obtained by the interested Tenderer on the submission of a personal or writtenapplication and must be delivered in a sealed envelope.

The envelope should be marked (depending on what you are applying for). 

Address the tender to:

· National Project Coordinator, EREPA Project PMU Office, Advance Technology Limited Building, Level 1, MECDM Headquarters, Point Cruz, Honiara, Solomon Islands

· Only those candidates who meet the technical qualification criteria will be contacted by the EREPA Project PMU and the Ministry.

VPulekera@mecdm.gov.sb and kalekavo@gmail.com

·You can email your applications to: kalekavo@gmail.com

·For any detailed clarifications on the scope of work, you may contact Ms Cathy Unga (fhkristina@gmail.com).

In the subject of your email (for the respective consultant position) write:

· “Web Designer and Trainer Specialist Consultancy”

·   “Business Plan Development Consultancy”

 Incomplete applications will not be considered; only candidates for whom there is further interest will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to male and female candidates.

Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.

Interested candidates must collect detailed Terms of Reference and tender documentation from the EREPA Project PMU official described above.