Social 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: Social Specialist (Individual Consultant) Package #KG/KRED/CS/2026/IC-04 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 monitoring compliance with social requirements 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 professional experience to perform the assignment, including: Education: A university degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Land Management, Regional and Urban Development and Planning, or related fields) or Economics (Economics, Finance, or related disciplines). Professional Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in social development, social safeguards compliance, resettlement planning, and/or stakeholder consultations within internationally donor-funded projects in the Kyrgyz Republic. Resettlement and Land Acquisition: Experience in preparing and/or implementing Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) and Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs), as well as land acquisition activities, particularly for linear infrastructure projects (overhead transmission lines, electricity networks, or roads), will be a significant advantage. International Social Standards: Knowledge of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), particularly ESS2, ESS4, ESS5, and ESS10, together with practical experience in their application. Experience in community engagement and social monitoring and supervision under projects financed by the World Bank or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs) will be an advantage. National Legislation: Knowledge of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning land relations, land acquisition and allocation, establishment of protection zones for electricity network facilities, and labor legislation. Sector-Specific Experience: Knowledge of the socio-economic context of the Kyrgyz Republic relevant to energy sector projects and experience in similar assignments will be an advantage. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to organize and conduct stakeholder consultations and public discussions, as well as to manage and respond to grievances, complaints, and suggestions from affected communities. Language Skills: Fluency in Russian is mandatory. Knowledge of Kyrgyz for communication with local communities will be a significant advantage. Knowledge of English will also be an advantage. Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 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).