Business area:
Development Consulting
Country:
Nepal, South and East Asia
Qualifications required:
– Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, or a related field. – Excellent English oral and written English language
Professional experience required:
– Minimum of 20 years of experience in water supply systems assessment and management. – Proven experience in cost analysis and project evaluation in the water sector. – Familiarity with the national standards and regulations of Nepal’s water supply systems. – Experience working in the Himalayan region or similar contexts is highly desirable. – Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Position length:
>Temporary
Position length:
15 working days
Commencement:
August – September 2024
Deadline:
Friday, August 30, 2024
Title of the assignment: Analysis of the technical standards, unit costs, and prioritization of the Water Supply Systems (WSS) supported by the SUSWA project. Sustainable WASH for All (SusWA) is a bi-lateral project funded by Government of Nepal (GoN) and Government of Finland (GoF). Karnali Province is the working area of Sustainable WASH for All (SusWA) project. The project’s focus is more on functionality of existing water supply and sanitation services including WASH governance systems but it will also support on the construction of new water supply system. The Project targets to support establishment of an efficient and transparent WASH governance at a municipal level that would be capable to ensure safe, sustainable, inclusive WASH services and conditions for all. SUSWA project activities will be implemented around half of the total municipalities/rural municipalities of the Karnali province. Municipalities will be the main implementer of the programme together with communities and follow the community-based approach on the implementation of project activities. It has three outcome areas as below; Outcome Area 1: Strengthened enabling environment and governance for sustainable WASH services and GESI in Project Municipalities; Outcome Area 2: Climate resilient, safe and functional water supply in Project Municipalities; Outcome Area 3: Sustainable S&H and dignified menstruation management. Under OA2, the main activities include the construction of water supply systems (WSS) aims to improve water access and management in Karnali Province, aligning with national requirements and local needs. An assessment of the value for money, unit costs, and technical working processes is crucial for ensuring the project’s effectiveness and efficiency. Objectives The objective of this assignment is to thoroughly evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the SUSWA water supply systems. This will be achieved by analyzing the cost per unit in relation to the overall value, assessing how the systems align with national standards, and determining their suitability for meeting the specific needs of the local community. Moreover, the assignment will involve an in-depth comparison of unit costs with similar water supply projects in Nepal, particularly focusing on projects located in the Himalayan region. Additionally, the investigation will aim to streamline the process of selecting communities for these systems by considering various parameters. Deliverables 1. Critical Review Document: – A comprehensive document that critically reviews and compares unit costs and trends. – Identify key factors influencing the costs and propose areas for cost optimization. 2. Recommendations on Reducing Unit Costs: – Practical recommendations on reducing unit costs while adhering to national standards. – Identify potential cost-saving measures and strategies. 3. Recommendations on Improving SUSWA Selection Processes: – Detailed recommendations on how to improve the community selection processes. – Include criteria that integrate parameters to maximize the impact of water systems for improved project selection and prioritization. Tasks to be Performed: 1. Assess Value for Money: – Evaluate the SUSWA water supply systems in terms of consistency with national requirements and relevance to local needs. – Identify areas where improvements can be made to enhance value for money. 2. Review Unit Costs: – Compare SUSWA unit costs with similar water supply projects in Nepal, with a special focus on the Himalayan region. – Identify trends and factors influencing unit costs. 3. Simplify Community Selection Processes: – Review and simplify the community selection processes to improve prioritization. – Ensure that the selection process is transparent, efficient, and equitable.
