DEADLINE: 30TH JANUARY 2026, AT 12:00 NOON
FAMILY HOMES FUNDS LIMITED (FHFL)
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) AND SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
CLIENT: FAMILY HOMES FUNDS LIMITED
ADDRESS: 3RD FLOOR SINOKI HOUSE, OPPOSITE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION, ADEMULEGUN STREET, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT – ABUJA.
TERMS OF REFERENCE: PROCUREMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT DARMANAWA, KANO STATE
Background
(1.1) Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) is a government-established housing finance institution established in 2017 to drive the delivery of affordable housing and promote job creation across Nigeria. Jointly owned by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment.
(1.2) In line with its mandate to expand access to affordable housing while ensuring strong environmental and social risk management, FHFL is financing the development of Kano Phase II Housing Project, on a 7.4-hectare land located in Darmanawa, Kano State. The project will involve the construction of residential housing units and associated infrastructure, including internal roads, drainage networks, water supply systems, and electrical infrastructure, to create a sustainable and modern community
(1.3) In compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Act CAP E12 LFN 2004 and FHFL’s Environmental and Social Policy, the project is required to undergo an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA.
(1.4) FHFL therefore seeks to engage a qualified and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMENv)-registered ESIA consultant to conduct the ESIA study for the proposed housing project and support the process through regulatory approval by FMEnv.
(2) Objective
The objectives of the consultancy are to:
(i) Ensure compliance of the project with applicable Nigerian environmental and social regulations and international good practice;
(ii) Identify, predict, and evaluate the potential positive and negative environmental, social, and economic impacts of the proposed housing project;
(iii) Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and establish a framework for a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM);
(iv) Propose mitigation measures for any possible adverse environmental Impacts; and
(v) Develop a high-quality ESIA Report suitable for submission to the FMEnv and support the issuance of ESIA approval.
(3) Scope of Work
The consultant will be required to carry out the following:
(3.1) Inception and Desktop Study:
- Review project designs, existing site data, and relevant policies/legislation.
- Develop and submit an Inception Report detailing the methodology, work plan, and final study outline for approval.
(3.2) Legal and Institutional Framework of the Project:
- Review of relevant Nigerian environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines;
- Applicable international environmental and social standards, as relevant.
(3.3) Field Study and Impact Assessment:
- Conduct detailed baseline studies covering: Physical Environment (topography, climate, air, noise, water); Biological Environment (flora, fauna, ecology); Socio-Economic Environment (demography, livelihoods, community structures, cultural conditions).
- Implement a structured Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including public consultations and meetings with community leaders, local authorities, and relevant NGOs.
- Assess potential impacts (direct, indirect, cumulative) during pre-construction, construction, operation, and decommissioning phases
(3.4) Mitigation Measures
- Develop detailed mitigation, monitoring, and management plans (ESMP).
- Design a Project Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).
- Prepare a Draft Final ESIA Report in the format prescribed by FMEnv.
- Support FHFL during technical review meetings and public hearings.
- Incorporation of regulator comments and facilitation of ESIA approval.
Submission Addressed to:
The Head, Procurement
Family Homes Funds Limited
3rd Floor, Sinoki House
Central Business District, Abuja
Deadline: 30 January 2026, at 12:00 noo
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