Local recruitment: Site Supervisor (Laos nationals)

Expertise: Site Supervisor
Expertise Group: General Operations

Consultant Source: National
TOR Keywords: Site Supervisor

Objective and Purpose of the Assignment

The Water Supply Project will improve the performance of provincial nam papas (PNPs, provincial water
utilities) and expand access to safe piped water supply and sanitation for urban residents in Lao PDR’s
small towns. It is designed in accordance with the Government of the Lao PDR’s (the Government) urban
water supply and sanitation strategy 2013-2030 and responds to the needs in the water supply investment
plan 2012–2020. The Water Supply Sector Project is scheduled for a two-year extension from August 2025.
The objective of this engagement is to support the Department of Water Supply to satisfactory and timely
completion of all outstanding subprojects in Luang Prabang and Attapeu provinces.

Scope of Work

The Site Supervisor will be engaged to supervise the construction activities in the subproject towns.
She/He will work in the subproject town in Attapeu full-time during the construction period.

Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output

The consultants will:

1. Monitor, observe, record and report on day-to-day construction activities.
2. Supervise, inspect, measure, and control the quality of the construction works and the installation
   of equipment to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications, and make recommendations to
   the Construction Engineers on the issuance of Contract Notices, and payment certificates.
3. Assist the Deputy Team Leader to (a) administer the construction contracts; and (b) commission and
   evaluate the performance of completed facilities and new equipment.
4. Assist the Construction Engineers with progress reports and PPMS reports.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or technicians in a related field.
• At least 5 years of construction supervision experience on major construction projects, preferably in
water supply and drainage fields.
• Being Travel to the construction site during the construction phase.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with an international organization financing a project.

Minimum General Experience: 5 years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 5 years