Request for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services - Individual Selection). Regional Program for Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Solutions (Regional DARES), Project ID P507938, Credit No. 8080-LR. Reference No. LR-RCU-DARES-557723-CS-INDV. The Governments of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Benin, and Central African Republic have received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Regional DARES and intend to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consultant shall lead and be accountable for the development, harmonization, and implementation of PPP frameworks under Regional DARES, ensuring that procurement approaches, contractual arrangements, and regulatory frameworks are structured to maximize competition, mobilize private capital, and facilitate scalable deployment of distributed renewable energy (DRE) solutions across participating countries. The assignment duration is approximately five years, with an expected start in October 2026. Shortlisting criteria: Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law, economics, finance, public policy, engineering, business administration, project finance, or a closely related field; at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in PPP structuring, transaction advisory, infrastructure finance, concession design, competitive procurement, or related fields; demonstrated experience structuring, procuring, negotiating, or advising on PPP, concession, IPP, mini-grid, energy access, infrastructure, or utility transactions involving private sector participation; strong experience preparing or reviewing transaction documents (RFQs, RFPs, concession agreements, grant agreements, implementation agreements, performance frameworks, evaluation methodologies); understanding of mini-grid, DRE, rural electrification, EaaS, or technology-neutral electricity access business models; experience assessing bankability, risk allocation, tariff and subsidy design, and blended finance structures; experience working with government entities, regulators, utilities, developers, investors, lenders, and development finance institutions. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa (including fragile or lower-capacity environments) and across Anglophone and Francophone countries, plus familiarity with World Bank or other MDB-financed operations, is highly desirable. A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2025).
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested individual consultants should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) including a CV demonstrating relevant qualifications (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, appropriate skills) plus educational and professional qualification certificates. EOIs must be delivered in written form by email or physical mail on or before Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Email: f.kyere@respite-rcu.org, copied to s.hedd-williams@respite-rcu.org. Address: RESPITE Coordination Unit, 15th Street & Warner Avenue, Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia. Further information can be obtained during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours GMT. Detailed TOR: https://lecliberia.com/wp-content/uploads/R-DARES-TOR-POE-PPP-Expert-FINAL.docx