Consultancy to Develop Institutional Gender and Pwd Action Plan

Barbados has requested financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Barbados Climate Resilient South Coast Water Reclamation Project and plans to use part of the proceeds to finance this consultancy. The operation is BA-L1063 and the loan agreement is 5908/OC-BA.

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) invites eligible consulting firms to submit expressions of interest to develop an institutional action plan for gender equality and inclusion of persons with disabilities, aimed at strengthening the entity's policies, practices, and organizational capacities.

The services include an institutional diagnosis on gender equality, accessibility, and inclusion, identifying barriers in the recruitment, retention, career advancement, safety, and participation of women and people with disabilities, especially in technical, operational, and leadership positions. The consultancy will include the design of an action plan with measures, responsibilities, timelines, and indicators, consultations with stakeholders, strengthening of data management systems, and support for implementation through training and professional development.

Firms must demonstrate at least ten years of experience in gender equality and social inclusion, between three and five similar projects successfully completed, and experience in institutional development, human resources policies, and organizational reforms. Experience with public service companies, public sector institutions, and projects implemented in the Caribbean or small island developing States will be an asset.

The selection will be made in accordance with the IDB's consulting policies. Partnerships and sub-consultancies are allowed to strengthen qualifications, and the shortlist will include between five and eight eligible firms.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.