The Ensuring Resilient Ecosystems and Representative(EREPA) : 4 Post 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:

Web Designer and Trainer Specialist;

Business Plan Development Consultant;

Legal Drafting Consultant;

Micro-Finance System Consultant.

The tenderer shall complete the tender document prescribed for the respective consultant position otherwise, the application shall not be considered.

Deadline of application submission: Friday, 16th May 2025, 4:30 pm local time (GMT +11)

All tenders should be addressed to the National Project Coordinator, EREPA Project PMU Office, Advance Technology Limited Building, Level 1, MECDM Headquarters, Point Cruz, Solomon Islands.

All applications must be hand-delivered or sent by email to: VPulekera@mecdm.gov.sb or 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)

Electronic means of sending in your application are accepted.

Tenderers For the Web Designer and Trainer Specialist Post:

The candidate shall have a proven degree qualification in ICT studies, website design, and web-based data management from a recognised university with at least five years of experience in ICT-related work, including website design,web-based management systems, data management, and ICT training.

Tender Reference Number (RFP No): “EREPA Project Web Designer and Trainer Specialist RFP No: C1P02461/25”

Duration: 15 days (June 2025)

Expected start date: 2nd June 2025

Expected end date:    23rd June 2025

Tenderers for the Legal Drafting Consultant Post:

The candidate must have a proven degree in legal studies, with experience in law relating to environmental management and development, environmental science, or a related area from a recognized university with at least five experience in legal drafting and facilitating consultations, negotiation, and advocacy with a focus on laws in the Solomon Islands.

An advanced degree in any of these areas and regional experience are desirable and useful.

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 trainings 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 system systems 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): “EREPAProject 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 written application 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

All applications can be hand-delivered or by email.

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

For more information about the tender, collection of the specific Terms of Reference and tender documentation from EREPA Project PMU, call 23031/23032 [Ext 209] or email the Project Administration Officer: VPulekera@mecdm.gov.sb and kalekavo@gmail.com

You can email your applications to: VPulekera@mecdm.gov.sb and kalekavo@gmail.com

For any detailed clarifications on the scope of work, you may contact Ms Cathy Unga (CUnga@mecdm.gov.sb) and Dr. Kristina Fidali (fhkristina@gmail.com).

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

“Web Designer and Trainer Specialist Consultancy”

“Legal Drafting Consultancy”

“Business Plan Development Consultancy”

“Micro-Finance System Consultancy”

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

Late or incomplete tender documents will not be considered.

All the information required must be indicated.

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.