THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
LOWLANDS RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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Consulting Services – Individual Consultant (IC) Selection
IFB Number: AfDB/LRWSSP‑CCA/C02C
Grant No.: 5550155001751
Issued on: 28th January 2026
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho has received financing from the African Development Fund and the Global Environment Facility‑Least Developed Countries Fund (GEF LCDF) and provided counterpart funding toward the cost of the Lesotho Lowlands Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (LLRWSSP) implemented through the Ministry of Natural Resources, and intends to apply part of the funds for payments under the contract for the consulting services for the Climate Change and Adaptation Expert.
The objective of the consultant is to support the implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) component of the LLRWSSP and ensure that all the climate change adaptation measures are mainstreamed during implementation for sustainability of the project.
The Ministry of Natural Resources now invites eligible Individual Candidates to indicate their interest in providing the above‑mentioned services. Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree or higher in one of the following relevant fields: Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering or Energy. At least ten (10) years of practical working experience in areas related to climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation assessments and project implementation.
- Good technical expertise in formulation of adaptation projects, programmes, plans, strategies; resources/financing mechanism for adaptation projects/climate‑resilient policies in developing countries. Familiarity with National Communications, National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of Lesotho. Knowledge of National Climate Change Policy 2017 and knowledge of best practices in vulnerability/adaptation/international developments (UNFCCC, IPCC etc.)
Interested candidates are required to submit their detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with educational certificates, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Reference Letters from at least three (3) referees to the address below.
Eligibility criteria, the establishment of the short‑list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Framework (2015), available at:
https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement/new-procurement-policy
Further information (including detailed Terms of Reference) can be obtained at the address below during office hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm).
Submission Details
Expression of interest must be hand‑delivered or emailed to the address below not later than 20 February 2026 at 16:00 hrs and must be clearly marked:
“Expression of Interest for Climate Change and Adaptation Expert (AfDB/LRWSSP‑CCA/C02C)”
Attn: Mr. Thabiso Tšasane
Project Coordinator
Lesotho Lowlands Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project
6th Floor LNDC, Block D
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Cell: +266 62073730 / +266 63443664
E‑mail: [email protected]
cc: [email protected]