Expression of Interest for Recruitment of a Consultant/Firm to Conduct the Implementation Audit of Nine (09) Resettlement Action Plans (Rap) of the Agricultural Resilience and Competitiveness Project The objective of this audit is to ensure that the nine (09) Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) for project-affected people (PAPs), implemented by PReCA, are effectively implemented properly and in compliance with World Bank Policy 4.12 and national legislation. Specifically, the consultant will: Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the various RAPs; Identify the dysfunctions and weaknesses in the implementation of the RAPs; Highlight the achievements (including the results of land-for-land compensation), shortcomings, and lessons to be learned from the implementation of the RAPs; Identify potential risks or inadequacies in the provisions; Formulate recommendations based on stakeholders opinions, fears, and concerns about the project in order to minimize potential risks; Formulate relevant recommendations to address identified shortcomings and further improve technical performance; Formulate recommendations for actions for the various stakeholders. To carry out the mission, the consultant will mobilize the following key personnel: a) an expert specializing in involuntary resettlement, Mission Leader, with the following profile: - hold a university degree (at least a Masters degree) in humanities, social sciences, environmental sciences, law, engineering, etc.; - have at least fifteen (15) years of overall experience, including ten (10) in the field of environmental and social assessments; - have conducted at least two (02) RAP technical audit missions as Mission Leader during the last five (5) years; - have excellent knowledge of Burkina Fasos operational policies, laws, and regulations relating to resettlement, including the Good Practice Note for Combating SEA/HS; b) a socio-economist with the following profile: - hold a university degree in humanities, social sciences, environmental sciences, law, engineering, or equivalent (at least a Masters degree); - have at least seven (7) years of overall experience, including five (5) in the field of environmental and social assessments; - have participated in at least two (2) missions in the field of RAP audits over the past five (5) years; - have excellent knowledge of Burkina Fasos operational policies, laws, and regulations relating to resettlement, including the Good Practice Note for Combating SEA/HS; c) a land specialist with the following qualifications: - hold a university degree in humanities, social sciences, environmental sciences, law, engineering, or equivalent (bac+5); - have at least seven (7) years of overall experience, including [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.dgcmef.gov.bf/
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