| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| Agency |
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Department of Environment |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Implementing Ecosystem-based Management in Ecologically Critical Areas in Bangladesh |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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223053500 |
| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Community Development Officer - Junior Consultant |
| EOI Ref. No. |
: |
22.02.0000.045.14.001.25.388 |
| Date |
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15/12/2025 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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GEF through UNDP |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Implementing Ecosystem-based Management in Ecologically Critical Areas in Bangladesh |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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11/01/2026 02:00 pm
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| Publication Date |
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17/12/2025
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Specific responsibilities include:
1. Consultations and collaboration with all relevant sectors (including private sector, industry, etc.) and stakeholders (including NGOs and local communities) to arrive at a common vision for the ECA and biodiversity heritage and design a generic ecological framework for applying to individual ECAs and biodiversity heritage, and consult regularly with the project’s Technical Advisory Panel;
2. Facilitate the meeting of ECA/ Biodiversity Committees at the District, Upazilla and Union level.
3. Facilitate the meeting of VCGs/ community groups and Capacity building of VCGs for the conservation of ECAs/ Proposed Biodiversity Heritage.
4. Facilitate the registration of VCGs/community groups with the Department of Cooperatives.
5. Support to implement the field level project activities with high standard.
6. Facilitate the selection of project beneficiaries and distribution of project grants.
7. Provide active support to the respective government organization to conduct training at the field level.
8. Leverage support from the respective government departments to strengthen the capacity of the VCGs.
9. Determine working with the private sector in facilitating the maintenance and restoration of the ecological health of the ECAs and biodiversity heritage;
10. Develop monitoring, financial accounting and accountability systems for each ECA and biodiversity heritage committee level and VCGs;
11. Assess current status of governance within the two project sites;
12. Define working practices for ECA and biodiversity heritage committees at each of their respective levels of local administration, with roles, responsibilities and reporting requirements (templates) clearly defined;
13. Determine working practices for VCGs;
14. Oversee and manage project implementation, monitor work progress, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
15. Monitoring fund flows and community expenditures and monitoring project achievements;
16. Develop and facilitate implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and reporting system. Support Project Manager;
17. Organize the field visit programme for the senior officials of the ministries/ departments.
Request for Application Form with detailed Terms of References (ToR) are available in the website of the Department of Environment (www.doe.gov.bd). |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Education:
a. Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or relevant discipline.
Experience:
a. At least 5 to 7 (Five to Seven) years of relevant work experience in community mobilization, biodiversity conservation, or environmental projects.
b. Experience of working with the government departments and private sectors.
c. Experience in facilitating community meetings and training sessions.
d. Knowledge of participatory approaches and gender-sensitive programming.
e. Expertise in GIS and RS is an advantage here
Skills:
a. Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
b. Ability to work effectively with diverse community groups.
c. Good writing and reporting skills in Bangla and English. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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All the documents that have to be submitted by the applicant-
1. Three (3) copies of the Application in the prescribed format mentioned in the RFA, along with the financial proposal, should be submitted to this address: Project Director, Implementing Ecosystem-based Management in Ecologically Critical Areas in Bangladesh. Department of Environment, E-16, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207.
2. Adequate information should be included for the evaluation and selection of proposals by the evaluation committee.
3. List of jobs performed by mentioning which organizations you have work experience with.
4. A detailed consultant profile should be submitted, and their role in the relevant work should be mentioned.
5. A cover letter explaining why the applicant is suitable for the position of consultant.
6. A detailed CV mentioning all academic and professional attainments.
7. All academic attainments should be supported with board/university-offered certificates and be submitted along with the application.
8. Professional experience should be supported by the certificates to be submitted along with a certificate. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 22.02.0000.045.14.001.25.388 |
N/A |
Dhaka |
2 March 2026 |
30 June 2029 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Farhana Mustari |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Project Director |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Department of Environment
8th Floor, Room: 903, Poribesh Bhaba
E/16 Agargaon Administrative Area
Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207 |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 880-22222218305, Fax : N/A, Email : fmmunni@yahoo.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
