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Tenders are invited for Individual Consultancy Service as Climate Change Expert for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIIDP). Date Added: April 15, 2026 Deadline: 29/04/2026 Category: Consultancy COUNTRY STATE: NIGERIA ABIA STATE NAME OF PROJECT: ABIA STATE INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ABSIIDP) FINANCING LOAN AGREEMENT: 200300000601 CREDIT/PROJECT ID: P-NG-K00-011 ISSUANCE DATE: 15th April, 2026 A. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) towards the cost for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIIDP) and it intends to apply part of the proceeds for the engagement of an Individual Climate Change Expert for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIIDP). ABSIIDPs objective is to contribute to socio-economic development, poverty reduction through improved road transport infrastructure to reduce road maintenance costs, vehicle operating cost and travel time. Given Abia States high exposure to climate risks, including flooding, gully erosion, extreme rainfall, and heat stress, the Project has been classified as Environmental and Social Category 1 under AfDB safeguards and Climate Safeguard Category 1, requiring robust climate risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The PIU therefore intends to engage an Individual Climate Change Consultant with strong experience in AfDB-financed projects, climate resilience, and coordination of specialized consulting assignments. The specific objectives of the assignment include: (i) To provide strategic oversight, coordination, and technical leadership for all climate change-related aspects of ABSIIDP; (ii) To ensure climate resilience is fully integrated into project planning, design, construction, and operation; (iii)To ensure project activities comply with AfDB and IsDB climate and environmental safeguard requirements; (iv) To coordinate, supervise, and review deliverables of climate-related consulting firms and specialists; (v) To design, set up and implement the Abia State Climate Change Adaptation Youth Corps; and (vi)To support institutional capacity strengthening within the PIU and relevant MDAs on climate-resilient infrastructure planning and implementation. The Abia State Ministry of Works now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested consultants must provide the following information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services: 1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating qualifications, relevant experience, and professional references; 2. Copies of academic and professional certificates; 3. Description of similar assignments undertaken, with evidence of engagement (letters of award, contract agreements, or reference letters); 4. Demonstrated experience in climate change mainstreaming, AfDB-financed projects, and coordination of climate-related consulting assignments; 5. Evidence of regional work experience in climate change, green growth, or related fields (within Nigeria and/or Sub-Saharan Africa). B. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 6. At least a Masters degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Resource Management, Climate Change, Development Studies, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or any other related discipline; 7. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in climate change, green growth, climate or green finance, multilateral development bank projects, or related fields; 8. Experience in mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation measures into development interventions in Nigeria; 9. Proven track record on policy dialogue and cross-institutional collaboration, including with government and non-government partners; 10. Excellent technical and analytical skills with an established track record in operational and policy work on climate change and climate finance matters. Eligibility criteria and the selection procedure shall be based on Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method in accordance with the African Development Banks Procurement Policy Framework, October 2015, which is available on the Banks website at https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement/new-procurement-policy/ Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [0900 to 1700 hours]. Interested parties may request the terms of reference for a better understanding of the assignment. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 29th. April, 2026 Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIIDP) 3B Okpara Avenue, Umuahia, Abia State, Attention: Engr. Dr. Ndudim Ononiwu Email: absiidp@gmail.com cc; ifeanyiparagon2000@yahoo.co.uk Tender Link : https://etenders.com.ng/abia-state-integrated-infrastructure-development-project-absiidp-request-for-expressions-of-interest-for-consultancy-service-as-climate-change-expert-for-the-abia-state-integrated-infrastructure-dev/
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