RWANDA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT : (Re-advertisement)

Program : Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program

Sector : WATER SECTOR

Project ID No : P-RW-EA0-015

Position : Water Resources Engineer

Employer : Rwanda Water Resources Board

 

INTRODUCTION :

The Government of Rwanda has applied for a Loan from the African Development Bank toward the cost of implementation of Phase 1 of the Muvumba multipurpose water resources development program (Phase 1) in Nyagatare Region and intends to use part of the proceeds of this loan to put in place a Project Implementation Unit (PIU). A Project Coordinator (Dam Engineer) will be recruited as part of the PIU. The main purpose of the program is to reliably supply domestic and agricultural water and hydroelectric power across the Nyagatare region. The proposed dam will have a height of 30.5m and effective storage capacity of 35million m3.

Phase 1 of the Program comprises construction of a high dam, hydropower facility, and detailed designs and Environment and Social Assessments for downstream irrigation schemes (including livestock water) and water supply systems. The command area of the irrigation scheme is estimated at 7,380ha covering Tabagwe, Gatunda, Karama, Rukomo, Nyagatare, Rwempasha, Musheri and Rwimiyaga sectors. Installation capacity of hydropower is 740 kW (370×2) and is expected to generate 5,719 MWh annually. While detailed study forwater supply system is yet to be completed, the program is envisaged to supply water of approximately 24,000 m3/day for 300,000 people in Karangazi, Rwimiyaga and Nyagatare sectors in addition to livestock use. The program will also contribute to flood control.

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER :

The Water Resources Engineer will work under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator but independently undertake the tasks with technical assistance consultants.

Qualification and Experience :

  • A master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or hydrology. Having Chartered / PE status or equivalent is desirable ;
  • A minimum of 10 years (preferably 15 years of experience) of relevant professional and operational experience in planning, design and construction supervision of water resources/hydraulic infrastructure projects ;
  • Proven engineering skills with water resources infrastructure and technologies, including the ability to review and approve detailed technical designs, technical specifications and project cost estimates for water resources development programs ;
  • Understanding of key development priorities in the water resources sector in Rwanda, familiarity with the sector challenges in the country ;
  • Proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision ;
  • Computer skills in MS Office products, analytical packages and project management tools, and CAD and other dam design soft wares ;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English ;
  • Have up to date knowledge of current design and construction best practice, standards and specifications related to Civil and Water Engineering.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to :

  • Conduct water resources related technical due diligence of the packages of the Muvumba multipurpose WRD Program including review of the Owners engineer, consultants’ hydrological/hydraulic models, hydrology reports, hydrologic models, feasibility studies and detailed design reports, proposed flood forecasting and early warning system approaches etc. ;
  • Conducting specific technical tasks (hydrologic/ hydraulic analyses) as a designated specialist in the field of resources engineering; and providing technical support as needed ;
  • Review/amend and finalize the general technical procedures and methodology for operational management of the proposed dam, with special attention to hydrological matters ;
  • Participating in program supervision, including day to day monitoring, field supervision, review of technical/procurement documents and work programs, assessing progress with meeting key project outcomes and indicators and contributing to supervision documentation ;
  • Supporting the project coordinator in the supervision and co-ordination of various Consultants contracted to oversee the implementation of the program for its effective implementation in terms of time, cost and quality ;
  • Review and follow-up of Contractor’s quality assurance plans ;
  • Regular follow -up and reporting of the activities progress.

Duration of the Assignment :

The project will be implemented over a period of 6 years. However, the Water Resources Engineer will sign a one-year contract renewable based on satisfactory performance.

SELECTION PROCESS :

The Consultants will be selected as individual consultants in accordance with the African Development Bank, Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations, October 2015. Interested Consultants are invited to submit resumes and relevant supporting documents by email or physical address to :

Attention: NGABONZIZA Prime

Director General

P.O. Box 6213 Kigali/Rwanda

Kigali/Rwanda

Email address: [email protected]

The deadline for Receiving the Expressions of Interest (EoI) with updated CVs is by 23/11/2020 at 08: AM GMT (10:00 Kigali Time).

Prime NGABONZIZA

Director General