Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
 | The objective of the individual consultant is to provide advice and guidance to MORWAM and support MOWRAM in providing technical oversight of the CS02 consultants in the development of the WRIS and integration of the IAMS in the context of the implementation of IAIP objective 2. |
Scope of Work
| With regards to the implementation of Component II of the IAIP project the specific tasks of the consultant are: (i) Advise on the hydro-mechanical and hydro-meteorological equipment (including technical specifications) to be produced and installed as part of the WRIS and IAMS to be developed by CS02 and CS01 respectively. In addition, advise or specify site requirements for installation or endorse CS02 proposed sites for installation of hydro-mechanical and hydro-meteorological instruments, telemetry and safety installations. (ii) Advise, coordinate and if necessary, assume a lead role in identifying and establishing robust data and software interlinkages between WRIS and IAMS capabilities. (iii) Advise MOWRAM on the core competences of personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the IAMS and WRIS systems including water accounting and data management, so that these will be integrated into respective capacity support and training programs to be delivered through existing consulting support. (iv) Support MOWRAM by identifying potential and suitable learning institutions and organizations that offer relevant and suitable academic, technical and vocational training in water resources field, relevant to the IAIP Output 2, and the long-term operation of the WRIS and IAMS of MOMRAM staff. (v) Support MOWRAM by reviewing and endorsing the list of hardware components specified by existing consultants for procurement and installation, and operation of the IAMS and WRIS, and including the primary server(s) to be installed at the NWRDMC building (vi) Support MOWRAM by advising and collaborating with existing consulting teams in setting out a structured procedure and protocol for operationalizing the IAMS and WRIS databases on the server(s) for web-based operation. (vii) Provide technical support to MOWRAM in advising existing consulting teams on necessary hardware and software protection measures to mitigate climate risks (lightning, flooding and others) power outages and vandalism, and cyber security to considered and/or integrated in the development of the IAMS and WRIS. (viii) Support MOWRAM in advising consulting support teams on the order for development of WRIS and IAMS modules and establish an overall timeline as well as milestones for individual modules to become operational so that synergies between WRIS and IAMS created. The overall timeline may be structured to comprise a module and program expansion phase, ending and national operation of WRIS and IAMS. |
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
| The specialists’ tasks include: (i) Provide supervision and guiding the CS02 team by providing technical advices and supports during implementation, including preparation and implementation of work plans; (ii) Coordinate with ADB financed projects and other projects or initiatives (such as World Bank, AFD, JICA, and etc.) relevant to the WRIS information system development to ensure synergies and coordination on development of the information system including infrastructure, hardware and software requirements and enhancement of institution and personal capacities; (iii) Provide supervision, guidance and technical support to MOWRAM on the establishment of WRIS by supervising the development of the system; (iv) Maintain good coordination among ADB, PMU, and other stakeholders and assure linkage with key institutions under MOWRAM, MAFF, MOE, and local authorities during project implementation; (v) Provide guidance to the CS02 team to ensure that the work meets the required standards. |
Minimum Qualification Requirements
| i. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, management information systems or related database development and management skills. Candidates with Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, management information systems or related database development and management skills will be given preference. ii. At least 7 years of experience working with management information systems including web-based database development, maintenance and operation for development partner’s funded projects. iii. Previous experience with the MIS or FSMIS database development would be an added advantage. iv. Demonstrated ability to provide training for capacity building and skill training on use of MIS/database concepts and methodologies, including raising awareness on data management and dissemination across different agencies. v. Excellent communication and facilitation skills are required. vi. Good English report writing skills are essential. |
