Recruitment of TA for the Revenue Assessment of the National Environment Agency (NEA) — The Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery

Request for Expressions of Interest for Consulting Service Country: The Republic of the Gambia Project Title: The Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery (PAMP) Project Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Support a Revenue Assessment of the National Environment Agency Grant Number: IDA-E3820 Project ID NO: P176924 Procurement Method: Individual Consultant Selection Method (IC) Reference No . GM-CPCU-MOFEA-516921-CS-INDV Background: The Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery Project (PAMP) supports the implementation of the Government program, the Recovery Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP) 2023-2027. In January 2024, the GoTG approved and adopted the RF-NDP 2023-2027, i.e., program implementation is currently in its infancy. The RF-NDP aims to consolidate gains in democratic governance, accelerate green economic and social transformation, and build resilience to shocks and crises. It has three major strategic objectives: (1) building household and community resilience to address shocks and crises arising from climate change and economic volatility and to counter the effects of pandemics like COVID-19; (2) consolidating gains and addressing critical development gaps in governance and economic and social transformation; and (3) strengthening accountability, building partnerships and setting up robust and sustainable resource mobilization strategies for effective delivery of development actions and expected outcomes. The RF-NDP is organized across seven pillars. The proposed PforR focuses on a subset of RF-NDP priority actions related to enhancing domestic resource mobilization and financial reporting, human resources management, and citizen engagement in the education sector. These include the second pillar on Governance Reforms priority actions to “enhance governance and management of civil society organizations” and “professionalize and instill meritocracy, ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in the public service and personnel management” and the third pillar on Macroeconomic Stability and Inclusive Growth priority action to “enhance Public Financial Management (PFM) for macro-fiscal stability and strengthening democracy.” Sectoral Context and Objective of The Assignment: The National Environment Agency (NEA) established under the National Environment Management Act (NEMA), 1994 consistent with the NEMA Amendment Bill 2025 as a semi-autonomous agency with an independent structure to serve as the “principal body responsible for overall management of the environment” in the Gambia. The NEA is the advisory body to the National Management Council (NEMC) on formulation, review, revision and repealing of environmental policies, plans, standards, guidelines, criteria and regulations. The NEMC is the main policy-making body for the environmental management in the Gambia. This Council is chaired by the President of the Republic of the Gambia, with the Ministers responsible for the following Ministries as members: Natural Resources; Agriculture; Health and Social Welfare; Finance and Economic Affairs; Trade Industry and Employment; Local Government and Lands. The Executive Director of the NEA serves as Secretary to the Council. In addition to the composition of this council, the President may co-opt any person into the Council as member. The functions of the NEA include; (a) implementing the policies of the Council on the environment; (b) liaising with the various ministries, departments, and agencies of Government on all issues relating to the environment and ensure that environmental concerns are integrated into all spheres of national planning and project implementation; (c) liaising with the private sector, inter-governmental organizations, non- governmental organizations, governmental agencies of other states on all issues relating to the environment; (d) preparing proposals for environmental policies and strategies for the Council; (e) initiating legislative proposals, standards, guidelines, and regulations in accordance with the provisions of NEMA Amendment Bill 2025 ; (f) reviewing and approving environmental impact assessments submitted in accordance with the NEMA Amendment Bill 2025 or any other law; (g) undertaking studies and submit reports and recommendations to the Council on such matters as are likely to have an impact on the environment; (h) promoting public awareness of environmental issues through gathering, analyzing and disseminating information about the environment and publishing periodic reports on the state of the environment; attend to any complaint relating to the environment addressed to it; (j) carrying out environmental audits and monitoring; and (k) carrying out such other functions as the NEMC may assign to it or as may be incidental or conducive to the exercise by NEA of any powers provided for under the NEMA Amendment Bill 2025. Administratively, NEA reports only to the NEMC, and is led by the Executive Director, who is assisted by a Deputy Executive Secretary and three directorates, namely, Technical Services (TSN), Inter-sectoral Services (ISN), and Administration and Finance (AFN). Under these directorates, various programs and services are planned and carried out. The NEA as per the NEMA Amendment Bill 2025 is overseen by the Board of Directors of the Agency which shall be the governing body of the Agency with two statutory committees namely, the Technical Advisory Committee and the Administration and Finance Committee providing day-to-day oversight and technical support to NEA management. The overall strategic objective of the Revenue Assessment of NEA is to provide GoTG with a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analytical assessment of the revenue framework and challenges (be they governance, administrative, regulatory, sources, thresholds and collection) of the NEA, to inform the preparation of detailed recommendations for how the NEA’s financial sustainability for the fulfillment of its mandate can be enhanced, for the consideration of the government in its quest to empower NEA with the tools it needs to be more effective Scope of Work: Scope of Services: Review assessment of the governance (regulatory, institutional, technical, and financial) framework underpinning NEA’s revenue issues, concerns, and challenges across both the national and local government levels. Preparation of a detailed and comprehensive report, including recommendations and implementation plan for the GoTG through the NEMC. Qualification and Competency A relevant Master's degree (or higher) from a recognized university in Public Financial Management; Economics with a specialization in public or environmental finance; Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or Environmental Economics/Management with a strong finance component. A recognized professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) may substitute for the academic degree requirement. Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in public finance, fiscal economics, or revenue management, of which at least 10 years must be post-qualification. Proven track record in conducting revenue assessments, diagnostic studies, or fiscal sustainability analyses for public agencies, semi-autonomous bodies, or state-owned enterprises. Experience applying financial modelling and revenue projection techniques to identify collection gaps and forecast income streams. Full econometric modelling capability is desirable but not required. Ability to analyze budget execution reports, subvention systems, and mechanisms for withholding or reallocation of funds by central finance ministries. Prior experience working in The Gambia is an advantage. Candidates with experience in comparable West African or small-state developing country contexts will also be considered. Knowledge of The Gambia's environmental regulatory framework, including the NEMA Amendment Bill 2025 and its provisions on revenue sources, earmarking, and NEA's semi-autonomous status. Candidates are expected to review the Bill prior to submission. Familiarity with environmental fiscal instruments such as pollution levies, royalty regimes, and environmental impact assessment fees. Demonstrated experience designing and executing stakeholder mapping and consultation processes involving government ministries, revenue authorities, private sector operators, and civil society. Full TOR Availability Notice The full Terms of Reference (TOR) will be made available upon request. Please send your request via email to the addresses provided below. The assignment is expected to be completed within 3 months from the date of signing the contract . Submission of Expressions of Interest: The National Environment Agency (NEA), through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) and the Gambia Public Administration Modernization for Citizen Centric Service Delivery (PAMP) Project , now invites eligible individual consultants to express 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 attention of interested 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 February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Consultant Selection Method (IC ) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information and Terms of Reference can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 to 12h30 on Friday. Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail ) on or before 06th August 2026 at 12:30 GMT Central Project Coordination Unit Royal Insurance Building 2nd Floor, Kotu Bertil Harding Highway The Gambia Email: nsosseh@cpcumof.gm , ygassama@cpcumof.gm , rsey@cpcumof.gm and ajwadda@cpcumof.gm