Provision of Water Supply, Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Project

Request for Expressions of Interest

Project Director (PD)

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure (MNPI) is implementing the project for the “Provision of Water Supply and Sewerage Facilities in the Islands” financed by OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the services of a full time Project Director (PD) to oversee the project implementation and management of water supply, sewerage and waste management projects administered by the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure (MNPI).

The objective of this assignment is to undertake and oversee all management and implementation activities which would contribute towards achieving efficient and effective implementation and management of water and sewerage projects managed by Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure.

To be eligible for consideration for this position the candidate must meet the following criteria:

1. Minimum Master’s Degree in Project Management or Construction related field.
2. Must have professional work experience of at least Ten (10) years with minimum seven (7) years’ Experience in Construction Projects with substantial management/supervisory responsibilities.
3. Tertiary Qualification in Civil/Environmental Engineering will be an added advantage.
4. Experience in consulting public or private sectors while international experience would be an additional advantage.
5. Knowledge and Experience in International Donor funded project management will be an added advantage.
6. Work experience in delivery of water and sanitation sector projects will be an added advantage.
7. Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of donor - financed projects will be an added advantage.
8. 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 39,330/-

Schedule for the Assignment

Duration of the assignment is 21 months from the commencement of the works with potential extension based on performance and need.

Application

The Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure 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, education certificates and national identity card/passport copy etc.).

Interested applicants may submit their proposal in a sealed envelope indicating the following:

1. Letter of Expression of Interest (EOI)
2. 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 or emails no later than 1400 hours on 19^th March 2019.

Address to submit Expression of Interest

OFID Project Management Unit

Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure

Ameenee Magu,

Maafannu, Male’, 20392,

Republic of Maldives

Tel:  +960-3004-300

Fax: +960-3004-301

Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

Interested individuals may obtain an outline Terms of Reference from www.planning.gov.mv and acquire further information on request by writing to the mail address, [email protected] or through telephone to +960 3004388.

5^th March 2019