Technical Assistant / Individual Consultant - Lake Victoria Basin Commission

Technical Assistant / Individual Consultant
September 22, 2014
Job DescriptionEast African Community Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat
Technical Assistant / Individual Consultant
The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat has received funding for the implementation of the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase II (LVWATSAN II) from African Development Fund (ADF) and LVBC Secretariat intends to apply part of the funds to strengthen the program management unit by engaging a Technical Assistant (TA) for the program in Burundi, to support program delivery.
The LVBC Secretariat is coordinating the overall regional implementation of the LVWATSAN II program, which is being implemented in all the five EAC Partner States of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
In Burundi, the program is being implemented in Ngozi, Muyinga and Kayanza towns by Régie de Production et de Distribution de l’Eau et de l’Electricité (REGIDESO) as the Implementing Agency, a state Parastatal in the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
The program contributes towards the attainment of the shared Vision for the management and development of the Lake Victoria Basin through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance of transboundary resources in the basin; and contributes to the improvement of the livelihoods and health of communities in the basin, through the reversal of the pollution of the lake and through improvements in sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure LVBC Secretariat in collaboration with REGIDESO therefore hereby invites applications from suitably qualified experts for the TA position
Main Purpose of the Position:

The TA for Burundi will assist the program implementation team in REGIDESO towards successful implementation of program.

He/she will also have the main responsibility of building the capacity of the program staff in line with the TORs posted in the LVBC website www.lvbcom.org, so as to enhance the implementation of the program.Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting the IA in contract management, reviewing and providing inputs to technical submissions from the consultant;

Ensuring that the project work plan and Procurement Plans are executed on time;

Contribute to preparation and improvement of the program’s periodic reports prepared by REGIDESO ensuring quality control;

Contribute to institutionalising overall program Monitoring and Evaluation;

Assist the IA in quality tender documents and evaluation reports for procurement of works;

Support the IA in supervision of project contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements;

Reviewing of consultant’s and contractor’s periodic reports and advising REGIDESO and LVBC,

Participate in engagements with all relevant actors including respective Permanent Secretaries, AfDB Burundi Office and UN Habitat (Burundi) to ensure smooth implementation of the Program;

Provide on the job training and skills transfer to the project team on aspects of project management, time management, contract management and any other aspects that may be informed by the needs of the team in Burundi;

Carry out any other task as required by LVBC and REGIDESO.Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies

Bsc. in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution;

MSc or MBA with focus in project management or a related qualification;

At least 10 years post qualification experience in implementation of water and sanitation projects, including but not limited to project planning, design, monitoring, procurement and implementation of contracts;

Experience in managing donor funded projects and an understanding of MDB procurement rules and procedures;

Demonstrated use of engineering design softwares like Water & Sewer CAD and related technologies;

Excellent written and spoken communication, exhibiting fluency in French and a working knowledge of English and ability to transmit ideas and information in a clear, accurate and effective manner;

Knowledge in program management policies, principles and procedures for donor funded development programs; and

Excellent Team player, interpersonal and analytical skillsHow to Apply
Application accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, financial proposal, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the undersigned.
Application may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC Secretariat Office at the address below, or by e-mail in word or PDF at lvbc@lvbcom.org and tenders@lvbcom.org.
All applications must be submitted not later than 10.00 .a.m 6th October 2014. The Executive Secretary
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
East African Community
P.O Box 1510-40100
Kisumu, Kenya
Tel.: +254 57 202 387/894
Fax.: +254 57 202 6324
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
LVBC Secretariat shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements