Maldives
Provision of Water Supply, Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Project
Request for Expressions of Interest
Project Officer (PO)
The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE) is implementing “Provision of Water Supply, Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Project” financed by OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the selection of a 5 (five) Project Officer (PO) for the following islands.
1.B.Thulhaadhoo
2.R.Hhulhudhufaaru
3.N.Velidhoo
4.Ga.Kolhamaafushi
5.Gdh.Ghadhoo
The objective of this assignment is assisting in the operational management of the projects as per the direction of the project team and shareholder agencies to ensure all implementation arrangements of projects are carried out smoothly and on time.
To be eligible for consideration for this position the candidate must meet the following criteria:
1.Should have minimum 1 (one) “D” grade in Advance level certificate, “C” grade in GCE O Level English and “C” grade in higher secondary certificate of “Dhivehi”.
2.Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of donor - financed projects would be an added advantage.
3.Work experience in delivery of water and sanitation sector projects will be an added advantage.
4.Should have strong leadership, management and communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues and have ability to work efficiently and effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
The successful individual must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision and travel routinely to islands within the catchment.
In addition, the individual’s reputation of integrity and impartiality routed in independent from third parties shall be considered.
The short-listed candidate will be requested to participate in personal interviews and submit the names and contact details of personal referees who can attest to their ability.
The successful candidate must understand the objectives and delivery mechanisms of the projects portfolio. He/she must be willing to work in a team, be flexible to emerging or changing conditions, and undertake initiative in his/her broad field of actions.
Remuneration
Successful individual will be paid and all-inclusive monthly fee of MVR 8,000/-
Schedule for the Assignment
Duration of the assignment is 12 months from the commencement of the works with potential extension for 1 year based on performance and need.
Application
The Ministry of Environment and Energy now invites interested eligible individual consultants to submit their CV, including information that demonstrates their qualification to perform the services (description of similar assignments and experience in similar conditions, familiarity with appropriate skills, reference etc.).
Interested applicants may submit their proposal in a sealed envelope indicating the following:
- Letter of Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Curriculum Vitae with a brief summary that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to perform the services (including description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills etc.)
Submission/Deadline
The expressions of interest must be submitted to the address below by regular mail, emails or fax no later than 1200 hours on 5th December 2016.
Address to submit Expression of Interest
OFID Project Management Unit
Ministry of Environment and Energy
Green Building, Handhuvaree Hingun,
Maafannu, Male’, 20392,
Republic of Maldives
Tel: +960-3018-453
Fax: +960-3018-301
Email: [email protected]
Additional Information
Interested individuals may obtain an outline Terms of Reference from www.environment.gov.mv and acquire further information on request by writing to the mail address, [email protected] or through telephone to +960 3018453.
14th November 2016