Water Resources Engineer (Modeler)

MINISTRY OF WATER RESROUCES AND IRRIGATION

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES-INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

1. The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to implement the Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP) under phase 1. The GoSS intends to utilize part of the proceeds of this financing to recruit a competent expert for the position of Water Resource Engineer (Modeler) who will support the implementation of the RCRP.

2. The consulting services (“the Services”) main objective of the Water Resource Engineer is to support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in the planning, development, management and implementation of regional climate resilience program projects; and shall take a lead in the Project Management Team in the development of RCRP-based project activities.

3. The assignment shall be for a period of two years, including a probation period of three months.  However, the initial contract term shall be for one year, with the option for renewal on an annual basis subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. More details are provided in the Terms of Reference.

4. The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of South Sudan at https://mwri.gov.ss/ and the NGO Forum at https://comms.southsudanngoforum.org/c/tenders/8 . The Terms of Reference may also be obtained from the email address below: crfm.procurement@gmail.com  copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com

5. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, through the Regional Climate Resilience Program now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (attach curriculum vitae (CV), Copies of documentary evidence of academic qualifications, professional qualifications, and registration/licensing with professional bodies and the list of three references or contact persons to reach out from previous assignments).  The shortlisting criteria are:

Academic/Professional Qualification:

i. At least a Master’s degree in Water Resources Management, Water Resources Engineering, Natural Resources Management or other relevant fields. The Bachelors qualification should be in an Engineering field.

ii. Must be a member of a nationally or internationally recognized professional body.

Minimum Experience Required:

iii. At least twelve (12) years of related work experience, with recognized technical expertise in water resources development and management for Master’s degree holders. Or

iv. Seven (7) years of relevant work experience for PhD holders. Should have experience in project origination, development, and management and/or financing with specific emphasis on water resources management.

Competencies Required:

v. Experience with Integrated Water Resources Management, with a background on water resources planning, development and management; or irrigation and hydraulic modelling.

vi. Experience with the different water resources development and management models suites developed for the Nile Basin Decision Support System (NB DSS), or any other regional and international development models applicable in the region.

vii. Demonstrated writing, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.

viii. Ready to work in a multi-disciplinary team and under pressure.

ix. The expert should be fluent in English language and should have high standard of written and oral presentations.

x. Knowledge of, or experience in working with trans-boundary water resources issues.

6. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

7. An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Government officials or civil servants of the Republic of South Sudan will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of Interest. An invitation to an oral interview will follow for shortlisted candidates.

8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during the following office hours 0900 and 1600 hours from Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.

9. Expression of interest shall be delivered by 12th December, 2024 at 1600hours local time, by email to:  crfm.procurement@gmail.com and copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com . Quote the Assignment title and Reference Number in the subject row.

10. The full address of the Client:

Procurement Unit,

Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation,

Plot No: 11, Block No: AXII, Hai el – Cinema,

P. O. Box: 476

Juba, South Sudan

Attention: RCRP Project Coordinator