Provision of Water Supply, Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Project

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 the project for the “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 full time Project Coordinator (PC) for the implementation of water and sewerage projects administered by Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEE).

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:

1. Minimum Master’s degree in relevant field. 
2. Must have professional work experience of at least Seven (07) years with minimum Three (03) years’ experience in relevant projects with substantial management/supervisory responsibilities.
3. Experience in donor assisted development projects will be an added advantage.
4. Work experience in delivery of water and sanitation sector projects will be an added advantage.
5. Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of donor - financed projects would be an added advantage.
6. 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 Candidate 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 30,000 – 35,000.

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 (regular mail, emails or fax) no later than 1200 hours on 4^th October 2018.

Address to submit Expression of Interest

Water and Sewerage Projects

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]

20^th September 2018