Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading Project – Opening of Tumbaito Realignment, Miles 87 - 89

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) informs the General Public that the new road at the Tumbaito section of the Phillip Goldson Highway at mile 88 is now officially opened.

Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution and follow all traffic signs and signals to ensure their safety as well as that of the contractor's staff. Motorists are also advised to be aware of loose gravel on the roadway for about 1.2km as works are still ongoing between miles 87 & 89.

The MIDH appreciates the patience and understanding of the public as it undertakes these works and apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

LOST BOAT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE:

Notice is hereby given that Marcos McKenzie , of Sittee River Village, Stann Creek District, owner of a fiberglass yacht, namely “Country Luxury” bearing registration number SC0076 is declaring the lost of his boat registration certificate.

Liquor License Notices

Notice is hereby given that Judith Gonzalez is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “LA 53” located at # 53 Miles Philip Goldson Highway, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Minor Hernandez is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “La Mestixa Fast Food & Cafe” located in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that Blanca Ordaz is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License to be operated at “Tipsy Restaurant & Lounge located on Tangerine Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance

Revised Edition 1980.

Notice is hereby given that HuiChan Chen Du is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License to be operated at “Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar” located at # 5 Cork Street, Belize City, Belize District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Service Contract Announcement

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) invites applicants to submit proposals for a service contract to conduct a legal review of existing legislation, policies and other legal documents that support Belize’s current health system

Duration of contract: 26 April – 13 September 2023

Contractor Profile: Professional with a university degree in law, preferably with a postgraduate law degree and demonstrated

• Background in conducting legal analysis and assessments and/or in drafting legislative acts

• At least 3 years of work/experience practicing law

• Knowledge of Belize legislative system

• Strong communication and analytical skills

Deadline: Interested applicants should submit the following to blzmail@paho.org; cc: contrero@paho.org no later than April 7, 2023:

• Curriculum Vitae, indicating all past experiences from similar assignments and at least 2 professional references;

• Technical proposal;

• Financial proposal

For further details visit our website https://www.paho.org/en/service-contracts Only submissions that meet all the evaluation criteria will be contacted.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Belize Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP)

Loan No.: 9347-BE

Project ID No.: P172592

Assignment Title: Social Safeguard Specialist

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): CS 08

The Government of Belize has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is for a suitable qualified fulltime PROJECT STAFF- SOCIAL SAFEGUARD SPECIALIST as part of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the CRESAP within the Belize Social Investment Fund. The Social Safeguard Specialist will be responsible for the environmental risk management during CRESAP’s entire implementation and provide support to the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) inclusive of the PIU through due diligence assessment of the Project’s potential environmental risks defined within the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). These instruments describe procedures, assessments, mitigation measures, and monitoring actions to ensure that the potential environmental risks and impacts are adequately addressed in a manner acceptable to the Bank.

The GOB has appointed the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) as the implementing agency for the project and the BSIF is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Social Safeguard Specialist

The consultancy is expected to be for an initial period of Twenty-four (24) months commencing January 2023. The Social Safeguard Specialist will work closely with the Water Management and Climate Change Coordinator in the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) and will be supervised by the Project Coordinator (PC) of the CRESAP PIU.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by submitting a request in writing via e-mail to procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org or at the following link h�ps://si�elize.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Revised-TOR-Social-Safeguard-Specialist-CRESAPMar-8-2023.pdf on the website of BSIF at h�ps://si�elize.org/archive

The Belize Social Investment Fund now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (such as cover letter, Curriculum Vitae etc.).

Minimum Mandatory Requirements *(Required)

Qualifications

Professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Agroecology or Sustainable Development.

General Experience

At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in Social safeguards/standards work, including the development and implementation of Social safeguards/standards instruments (Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans, etc.) (max 30 points)

*If these minimum requirements are not met, the candidates will not be considered for the process*

Additional Requirements (Desirable)

Specific Experience

• Experience in Social safeguards/standards work in agriculture development projects; (max 25 points)

• Knowledge and experience working with World Bank Safeguards/Standards Policies and instruments; or with similar standards and policies of other multilateral development institutions. (max 25 points)

• Experience working with internationally funded projects (e.g. World Bank, IDB, CDB, EU etc.) (max 20 points)

Minimum total points required to be considered for the assignment is 75 points.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0800 to 1600 hours Belize Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by March 31, 2023, at 16:00 hours Belize Time

Belize Social Investment Fund

Attn: Ian Ramirez, Procurement Officer

P.O. Box 459, 1902 Constitution Drive (3rd Floor), Belmopan, Belize Telephone +501-822-0239

Email: procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Belize Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP)

Loan No.: 9347-BE

Project ID No.: P172592

Assignment Title: Environmental Safeguard Specialist

Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): CS 07

The Government of Belize has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is for a suitable qualified fulltime PROJECT STAFF- ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD SPECIALIST as part of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the CRESAP within the Belize Social Investment Fund. The Environmental Safeguard Specialist will be responsible for the environmental risk management during CRESAP’s entire implementation and provide support to the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) inclusive of the PIU through due diligence assessment of the Project’s potential environmental risks defined within the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). These instruments describe procedures, assessments, mitigation measures, and monitoring actions to ensure that the potential environmental risks and impacts are adequately addressed in a manner acceptable to the Bank.

The GOB has appointed the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) as the implementing agency for the project and the BSIF is seeking to recruit an individual to fill the position of Environmental Safeguard Specialist

The consultancy is expected to be for an initial period of Twenty-four (24) months commencing January 2023. The Environmental Safeguard Specialist will work closely with the Water Management and Climate Change Coordinator in the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) and will be supervised by the Project Coordinator (PC) of the CRESAP PIU.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by submitting a request in writing via e-mail to procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org or at the following link h�ps://si�elize. org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Revised-TOR-Environmental-Specialist-CRESAPMarch-8-2023. pdf on the website of BSIF at https://sifbelize.org/archive

The Belize Social Investment Fund now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (such as cover letter, Curriculum Vitae etc.).

Minimum Mandatory Requirements *(Required)

Qualifications

Professional with a bachelor’s degree in environmental, Agro-ecological sciences or related disciplines to the assignment.

General Experience

At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in Environmental risk management work, including the development and implementation of Environmental assessments and management plans (Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans, etc.) (max 30 points)

*If these minimum requirements are not met, the candidates will not be considered for the process*

Additional Requirements (Desirable)

Specific Experience

• Experience in Environmental risk management work in agriculture development projects; (max 25 points)

• Knowledge and experience working with World Bank Safeguards Policies, the ESFs and instruments; or with similar standards and policies of other multilateral development institutions such as AfDB, EU etc. (max 25 points)

• Experience working with internationally funded projects (e.g., World Bank, IDB, CDB, EU etc.) (max 20 points)

Minimum total points required to be considered for the assignment is 75 points.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, i.e., 0800 to 1600 hours Belize Time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by March 31, 2023, at 16:00 hours Belize Time

Belize Social Investment Fund

Attn: Ian Ramirez, Procurement Officer

P.O. Box 459, 1902 Constitution Drive (3rd Floor), Belmopan, Belize Telephone +501-822-0239

Email: procurement.cresap@sifbelize.org