Expression of Interest - Details
- Eoi Name:
- Consulting Services - Drainage Engineer
- Pack #:
- GH-MZIC-328355-CS-INDV
- Post Date:
- 03rd February, 2023
- Submit Date:
- 24th February, 2023
- Tender Cat:
- Consultancy Services
- Agency:
- Ministry of Works and Housing
- Industry:
- Construction
- Description:
- The Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The project is being implemented through five interrelated Components, namely: 1. Climate Resilient Drainage and Flood Mitigating Activities 2. Solid Waste Management Capacity Improvements; 3. Participatory Upgrading of Targeted Flood Prone Low-Income Communities and Local Government Support; 4. Project Management; and 5. Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC)-COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project
Objectives of the Assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is to provide overall support to the Project PIU, PCU, PSU and the project as a whole in technical aspects, procurement and contract management, social and environmental safeguards, health and safety of project related activities and monitoring; and to assist MWH PIU, PSU and PCU in identifying major issues with project implementation, proposing solutions and in reporting on project progress to MWH and World Bank as required.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the hiring of a consultant through a framework agreement to provide Technical Assistance (TA) from an individual consultant through Framework Agreement to support the core Ministry’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU), PCU and PSU staff.
The assignment is expected to start in March, 2023.
The duration of the assignment is 12 months. The level of effort is 6 staff-months.
The Ministry of Works and Housing now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultant”) 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.
The shortlisting criteria are:
Drainage Engineer
The Drainage Engineer shall have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualification
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related discipline
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline
• Must be a member of a duly recognized professional body
General professional experience
• At least 15 (fifteen) years professional working experience
• At least 10 (ten) years’ experience in the design and construction supervision of urban stormwater drainage infrastructure projects.
Specific Professional Experience
• Participation in at least three (3) projects in urban drainage or flood risk management projects in the past 10 (ten) years.
• Experience in project implementation and supervision for at least three (3) donor funded urban infrastructure projects (preferably the World Bank, EU or AfDB) in the past 10 years
• Proficiency and knowledge of software in the field of geographic information systems (GIS), image editors (CAD); and hydraulic/hydrologic modelling;
• Working experience in the use of Conditions of Contracts for Construction under the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
Language skills
• Excellent written and spoken English, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills.
Facilities to be Provided by the Client
The Project Implementing Units and the Project Coordinating Unit will provide one set of relevant reports, drawings, maps and contract documents in its custody that are related to specific task assigned and all relevant available information to the Consultant.
Reporting and remuneration
The Consultant will report to the Project Coordinator, GARID Project Coordinating Unit. Remuneration will be on a Time-based contract.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Framework Agreement for Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
- Source of Funds:
- World Bank
- Region:
- Greater Accra
- District:
- Accra Metropolitan District
- Contact Person:
- The Project Coordinator, Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, Project Coordinating Unit Public Works Department Head Office, No. 6 Valco Drive, Ministries, Accra
- Email :
- tenders@garid-accra.com
- Tel :
- 0204352808
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