Recruitment of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) / Sexual Exploitation and Abuse / Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH) Specialist — Rodrigues Airport Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION Country: – Republic of Mauritius Project: Rodrigues Airport Project, New Runway and Associated Facilities Project (P180266) Loan No.: IBRD-95910 Assignment Title: Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist Reference No.: MU-AML-554702-CS-INDV 1. BACKGROUND The Ministry of Finance has received financing from the World Bank and a grant from the European Union toward the cost of the Construction of a New Runway and Other facilities for Plaine Corail Airport, Rodrigues and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards recruitment of Individual Consultancy for Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist 2. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT The GBV/SEA/SH Specialist will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of all GBV/SEA/SH prevention, mitigation, and response measures under the project. The Specialist will ensure that GBV/SEA/SH risks are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and appropriately responded to throughout all phases of project implementation, in full alignment with the project’s SEA/SH Action Plan, the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), and applicable national laws and policies 3.0 BRIEF SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT Serve as the technical lead for the project's SEA/SH risk management strategy, owning the implementation and periodic update of the SEA/SH Action Plan (including indicators, budgets, and timelines) based on evolving project activities and risk assessments. Support the PIU Social Specialist in integrating SEA/SH risks and mitigation measures into all relevant Environmental and Social project documentation, including the C-ESMP, SEP, LMP, and contractor E&S requirements. Assist in developing and keeping current the project's Accountability and Response Framework, documenting procedures for handling SEA/SH allegations and ensuring coherence with referral protocols and the Grievance Mechanism. Identify emerging GBV/SEA/SH risks during construction and operational phases and propose updated mitigation measures to the PIU. Ensure that all project-related workers, including civil works contractors and sub-contractors, have adopted and are implementing appropriate Codes of Conduct (CoC) that explicitly address SEA/SH. Establish SEA/SH-sensitive channels within the project Grievance Mechanism — covering both community-based and worker-facing pathways — that are safe, confidential, and ethical. Mobilize and coordinate GBV expertise (including the GBV NGO) to design and deliver SEA/SH training programs for all project actors — PIU staff, civil works contractors, supervision consultants, and ARL/AML management — tailored to each audience 4. INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd now invites eligible candidates (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 5.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The consultant should have the following minimum qualifications and experience: University degree (Bachelor's minimum; Master's preferred) in social sciences, gender studies, social work, development studies, law, public health, or a related field Qualifications Experience Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience working on GBV prevention and response, gender equality, or social safeguards, with at least four years in a project implementation or field-based role. Demonstrated experience implementing GBV prevention and response programs in infrastructure, construction, or development projects, preferably including World Bank or other multilateral development bank-financed operations. Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), including ESS1, ESS2, ESS4, and ESS10, and the World Bank's Good Practice Note on Addressing SEA/SH in investment projects. Experience operating or managing GBV-sensitive grievance redress mechanisms and handling GBV complaints in a confidential, survivor-centred manner. Proven experience conducting GBV training and capacity building for diverse audiences, including workers, community members, and government staff. Familiarity with the national GBV legal and policy framework of the Republic of Mauritius, including the Protection from Domestic Violence Act and relevant child protection legislation Experience working in small island or remote contexts with limited GBV service infrastructure. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the following link: https://aml.mru.aero/index.php/business/rap The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November, 2020, and September, 2023, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 6.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST Please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this assignment which is available on the Bank’s website athttp://projects-beta.worldbank.org/en/projects- operations/products-and-services/brief/procurement-new-framework. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Mondays to Fridays. 7.0 DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT : The GBV/SEA/SH Specialist will perform the scope of this consultancy over a period of two years from contract signature, to be extended annually based on satisfactory performance and work program requirements, up to a total duration of four years. 8.0 SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below by e-mail by 14th October 2026 at 15.00hrs on the following email address rap.recruitment@aml.aero including the following documents: • A signed Expression of Interest / application letter; • A Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the World Bank format or other acceptable professional CV format; • Copies of diplomas, certificates, and other documents demonstrating qualifications; • Documents demonstrating relevant experience in procurement, project administration, contract administration, or similar assignments Chairman, PIU Tender Committee Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd (AML) Email: rap.recruitment@aml.aero