REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

COUNTRY: RWANDA

  1. Program: Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program
  2. Component: Recruitment of International Civil Engineering Specialist
  3. Sector: Water and Sanitation
  4. Procurement Entity: Water and Sanitation Corporation Limited
  5. Finance agreement reference: 2000200001851
  6. Project ID NO: P-RW-E00-011
  7. Context: The Government of the Republic of Rwanda, Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has received funds from the African Development Bank (AfDB), to finance the Rwanda Sustainable Water and Sanitation Program (RSWSP). Part of these funds is intended to cover eligible payments for the recruitment of Civil Engineering Specialist to provide technical assistance in the program implementation and capacity building to WASAC staff.
  8. The Assignment: The objective of the consultancy services is to provide technical assistance to the client for the implementation of water supply and sanitation projects under the program. The consultant will ensure that all projects related activities are carried out in accordance with the standards and best industry practice, while at all – time ensuring quality, cost effectiveness and timely completion. He/she will mentor and build the capacity of WASAC staff in developing and improving technical knowledge and understanding in water and sanitation infrastructure design and construction. To assist the client with preparation of regular status reports for the program and other reports, that may be required, as per the Terms of Reference, together with all related necessary technical assistance and professional advice to the Client related to program implementation.
  9. The assignment will be implemented by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) as the Executing Agency. The assignment will be for a period of one year with possibility of extension subject to needs, satisfactory performance of the consultant and availability of funds.
  10. WASAC now invites interested candidates (Individual Consultant) to apply and indicate interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultant must provide information indicating that he/ she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services (detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, relevant copies of academic degrees and other certificates, description of experience in similar assignments, etc.).

11.Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded

Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Individual Consultant will be selected on the basis of his/ her relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment.

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Please note that interest expressed by an Individual Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Water and Sanitation Corporation to include him/ her on the shortlist.

12.Qualification:

  • MSc. in Civil or Water Engineering.
  • At least twelve (12) years of relevant experience in water/sanitation projects technical professional activities, Six (6) of these working as a Technical Design Specialist or equivalent.
  • Experience within a Water and/or Sanitation Engineering Design and Construction environment. Civil engineering experience in delivering water/sanitation network infrastructure projects in cities is desirable.
  • Experience of working with design and build contractors to deliver the implementation of engineering solutions.
  • Experience of leading the delivery of designs for water/sanitation network infrastructure.

 

13.Remuneration: The consultant will be remunerated on monthly basis (including fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances). The remuneration amount will be negotiated. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses, including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.

14. Interested Individual Consultant may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [9-15 GMT] or by e-mail:

15.Written Expressions of Interest together with the CVs must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Civil Engineering Specialist” or could be submitted by e-mail to the address above by no later than 13th February 2023 at 3:00 PM (GMT).

Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC)

P.O Box 2331 KN4 Av 8, HQ, CENTENARY HOUSE, Nyarugenge District,

Kigali City, Rwanda

Tel: (+ 250) 788 181 427

E-mail: procurement@wasac.rw

Gisèle UMUHUMUZA

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC)

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