Environmental Specialist for Bystrovskaya Small HPP and 110 kV Lower Tar – Kara-Kuldzha Transmission Line — Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Kyrgyz Republic Project: Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project (KRED) Assignment Title: Environmental Specialist (Individual Consultant) Package # KG/KRED/CS/2026/IC-03 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the World Bank-financed Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project (KRED), invites qualified individual consultants to express their interest in providing consulting services for environmental monitoring and supervision during the rehabilitation of the Bystrovskaya Small Hydropower Plant (SHPP) and the construction of the 110 kV "Nizhniy Tar – Kara-Kuldzha" overhead transmission line. Minimum Qualification Requirements Interested individual consultants should demonstrate that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the assignment, including: Education: A university degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Professional Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in environmental assessments and/or environmental supervision of infrastructure projects, including monitoring the implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). Experience in hydropower, energy sector projects, and linear infrastructure (overhead transmission lines and electricity networks) will be an advantage. International Environmental Standards: Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), and/or environmental requirements of other International Financial Institutions (IFIs). Practical experience in environmental supervision of projects financed by the World Bank or other IFIs will be an advantage. National Legislation: Knowledge of environmental legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, national environmental assessment and review procedures, and requirements related to protection zones and land acquisition for linear infrastructure projects. Training and Coordination: Experience in developing and delivering training activities and coordinating with contractors and regulatory authorities will be an advantage. Language Skills: Fluency in Russian is mandatory. Knowledge of English will be an advantage, while knowledge of Kyrgyz is desirable. Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping tools (QGIS, Google Earth, etc.) for spatial data analysis, protection zones, and 110 kV transmission line routing will be an advantage. Fieldwork Availability: Willingness to work predominantly in field conditions (up to 70% of working time), including regular site visits to both Project locations in Kemin, Chuy Region, and Kara-Kuldzha District, Osh Region, as well as extended field missions. Terms of Reference The detailed scope of consulting services, responsibilities, qualification requirements, and conditions of the assignment are provided in the Terms of Reference (ToR), available in English and Russian. Interested consultants are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference before submitting their expressions of interest. Submission of Expressions of Interest Qualified individual consultants are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest demonstrating their relevant qualifications and professional experience in accordance with the Terms of Reference. Expressions of Interest must be submitted in English, electronically , to the following email address: Email: kred.pmo@gmail.com Deadline: November 18, 2026, at 16:00 (Bishkek local time, GMT+6).