Sanitation Project in Five Islands

Request for Expressions of Interest

Project Coordinator (PC)

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE) is implementing “Sanitation Project in Five Islands” financed by Islamic development Bank (ISDB) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the selection of a full time Project Coordinator (PC) for the implementation of water and sewerage projects managed by Ministry of Environment and Energy.

The objective of this assignment is operational management of the projects in accordance with the project documents and as per the bank guidelines in collaboration with the project team and stakeholder agencies to ensure all implementation arrangements of projects are carried out smoothly and on time.

To be eligible for the position the individual is expected to demonstrate the following:

a) Minimum undergraduate degree

OR

have a diploma related to the field of assignment with seven (7) years of experience in a similar assignment. Preference will be given to individuals having qualifications in Management/Engineering or related discipline.

b) Must have professional work experience of at least five (05) years with minimum three (3) years in donor assisted development projects; with substantial management/supervisory responsibilities.

c) Work experience in delivery of water and sanitation sector projects will be an added advantage.

d) Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of donor - financed projects would be an added advantage.

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.

Successful individual will be paid an all-inclusive monthly fee in the range of MVR 25,000 to MVR 30,000 depending on their qualifications and experience.

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 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]

The expressions of interest must be submitted to the address below (regular mail, emails or fax) no later than 1200 hours on 30th October 2014.

Project Manager

Water and Sanitation Department

Ministry of Environment and Energy

Green Building, Handhuvaree Hingun,

Maafannu, Male’, 20392,

     Republic of Maldives

     Fax: +960-3018-301

     Email: [email protected]