NIGERIA
NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
ADB LOAN NO.: 200200003401
AGTF LOAN NO.: 5050200000551
ISSUED DATE: 22ND JANUARY 2026
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND OPERATIONALIZE AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ESMS) FOR THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY (REA).
REFERENCE NO.: REA-NEP/AFDB/C/LCS/01/2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for a loan towards the cost of Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Rural Electrification Agency, the implementation Agency of the FGN, intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payment under the contract for Consultancy Services to Develop and Operationalize an Environmental and Social Management System for the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The specific objectives of the assignment include:
• Assess REA’s existing systems, institutional capacity, and operational context.
• Develop a comprehensive ESMS Manual with relevant policies, procedures, tools, and templates.
• Deliver capacity-building programs and knowledge transfer to ensure ownership and long-term implementation.
• Align the ESMS with AfDB ISS, World Bank ESF, IFC PS, and other relevant frameworks.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
Task 1: Inception and Data Collection
• Conduct a detailed inception meeting and agree on methodology, work plan, and stakeholder engagement approach.
• Identify information needs and establish a data request list from REA and partners.
Output: Submission of an Inception Report and Work Plan
Task 2: Institutional Assessment and Gap Analysis
• Review REA’s institutional mandate, current E&S frameworks, policies, and practices.
• Assess the regulatory and institutional framework governing environmental and social management in REA’s operational context.
• Identify gaps in the existing systems against National and International policies and safeguard systems for MDAs and development partners including but not limited to AfDB ISS, World Bank ESS, and IFC PS.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations with REA departments, implementing/development partners, and project stakeholders.
Output: Submission of a baseline assessment/ update report.
Task 3: Develop the ESMS Framework and Manual
Design a comprehensive ESMS tailored to REA’s operations, including the following components:
Policy and Institutional Framework
• Environmental and Social (E&S) Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG Policy
• Climate Change and GHG Management Policy
• Sustainable Procurement Policy
• Gender Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
• Data privacy and protection policy
Procedures and Tools
• Environmental and Social Risk Screening and Categorization
• E&S Impact Assessment Procedure
• Supply Chain and Contractor Risk Management Procedure
• Occupational Health, Safety, and Labour Management Procedure
• Hazardous Materials and Waste (including Battery and E-Waste) Management Plan
• Security Risk Assessment and Management Plan
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
• Land Acquisition, Resettlement, and Livelihood Restoration Procedure
• Stakeholder Engagement and Disclosure Procedure
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV), SEA/SH, and Child/forced labour policy
• Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)
• E&S Monitoring, Reporting, and Audit Procedures
Operational and Technical Guidelines
• Land Preparation and Site Drainage Management
• Erosion and Flood Risk Control
• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Protection Measures
• Sustainable Energy and Technical Safeguards Integration
Institutional Integration
• E&S Unit Organogram and Roles and Responsibilities
• Staffing and Budget Framework for ESMS Implementation
• Internal and External Communication and Reporting Protocols
• Procedures for ESMS Performance Review and Continuous Improvement
Output: Draft ESMS Manual with policies, SOPs, templates, checklists, and tools. Ensure the ESMS is practical, scalable, and adaptable to REA’s rural electrification projects, including renewable energy and off-grid solutions.
Task 4: Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer
• Develop and implement a training program for REA staff, PMU, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare a comprehensive Training Manual and ESMS Implementation Guide
Output: Training Manual, Slides, Resources and capacity building report
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