Notice from Ministry of Water

The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Integrated Water Management and Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Stakeholder Engagement, Environment and Social Risk Management for Nyamugasani and Bistya Gravity Flow Schemes.

The consulting services ("the Services") include: (i) To ensure that the ESIA/ESMP approved by NEMA and the World Bank is properly implemented at the site and the affected and beneficiary families/communities are properly informed and engaged, (ii)To maintain a constructive relationship with key stakeholders on an ongoing basis, ensure ownership, participation and support throughout the project implementation stages through meaningful engagement, capacity building and training of stakeholders and structures to fully understand the key aspects of the project; their roles and responsibilities in implementation and management of the project, (iii) Support in the implementation of the project RAP aimed at avoiding or minimizing, possible hardships and impoverishment that the project may cause, (iv)To assist the Rural Water Supply and sanitation component of the project in mitigating the potential social risk of the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and promotion of community health and safety and promote hygiene and sanitation in the project area aimed at improving and uplifting the health conditions of the communities, (v) To assist in establishing Grievance Redress Mechanisms (including a recording system) that are accessible to communities for claims, provide recommendations to the government team that are efficient to resolve these claims and find solutions, (vi)To assist in enhancing mechanisms to mitigate risks and respond to cases of GBV and VAC due to labour influx and the associated effects in projects and beneficiary communities.

The implementation period of the assignment is 33 months and is expected to commence in May 2021. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THIS NOTICE