REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Georgia
KAKHETI CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Project ID: P173782
Loan No: 9361-GE
Assignment Title: International Hydraulic Engineer
Reference No. KCIP/CS/ICS-10
The Government of Georgia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kakheti Connectivity Improvement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Roads Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMRDI) now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the following services: International Hydraulic Engineer. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The CVs of the candidates should cover the requested information.
International Hydraulic Engineer will help RD to ensure that hydrological and hydraulic assessments are fully integrated into engineering designs, enhancing climate resilience. The Hydraulic Engineer will contribute to the development and verification of cross-drainage and slope stabilization structures, oversee implementation during construction, and provide technical inputs aligned with international best practices, relevant IFI guidelines, and national standards.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:
The Qualification Requirements for selection of the Consultant are as follows:
- Master’s degree or equivalent, in Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline is required
- Preferably, 10 years of relevant professional experience in hydrology, hydraulic engineering, or water resource management related to road infrastructure projects.
- Experience of working in institutional and physical environments similar to those prevailing.
- Ability to utilize and share knowledge and best international practices to benefit works contractors and supervisions consultants;
- Ability to work both independently and within teams;
- Possess superior verbal and writing communication skills in English language.
The period of the consultancy services shall be 24 months (with possibility of downstream extension, subject to satisfactory performance) and the remuneration will be time-based.
Note: The Road Department reserves it’s right to verify submitted references and use obtained information for evaluation purposes.
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”, Sixth Edition, February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: The consultant shall not receive any payment in connection with the assignment except as provided in the contract. The consultant and its affiliates shall not engage in consulting or other activities that conflict with the interest of the Client under the contract.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address: info@georoad.ge.
Expressions of Interest accompanied by CVs and other relevant information electronically or in printed materials must be delivered to the address below not later than November 3, 2025, 18:00 hours.
The Roads Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMOI).
Attn: Ms. Salome Tsurtsumia, Deputy Chairperson
12 Al. Kazbegi Avenue, Tbilisi, 0160, Georgia
Tel: (995 32) 2 37-05-08
Email: info@georoad.ge
