Project: Regional Initiative on Accelerated Energy Transition for the Pacific Small Island Developing StatesDuration: 264 Working DaysApproval Number10153Approval Date27-Sep-2023Estimated Commencement Date15-Aug-2024Open to non-Member Countries Yes NoAdditional InformationPossibility of contract extensionIn general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:The possibility of contract extension would depend on project needs and consultantโs performance. Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownCountry of assignmentCook Islands; Fiji; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; Micronesia, Federated States of; Nauru; Niue; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Regional; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; VanuatuCountry of eligibility for national consultantsSame as country of assignmentIndividuals of ADB member countries who have appropriate authorization to legally reside and work in the country of the assignment but do not hold the nationality of that country may also be considered as national consultants.Contact InformationProject OfficerRafayil AbbasovDesignationSenior Energy SpecialistAsian Development BankEmailrabbasov@adb.org