Expertise: Water Supply, Engineering, Sanitation, Drainage
Expertise Group: Engineering
Consultant Source: National
TOR Keywords: Water Supply, Engineering, Sanitation, Drainage
Objective and Purpose of the Assignment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), through its Water and Urban Development Sector Office, is supporting
the Government of Pakistan to build livable cities that are green, resilient, and inclusive, in line
with ADB’s Strategy 2030 and the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Pakistan (2026–2030). Under the
transaction technical assistance, Preparing Water and Urban Development Projects, ADB is delivering
urban sector analysis and investment strategies, high-quality preparation of the 2026-27 pipeline of
proposed projects, and implementation support to ongoing water and urban development projects.
The TA is aligned with the impact of a sustainable, knowledge-based urban economy, and the outcome of
strengthened urban sector project identification, preparation, readiness, and implementation capacity in
Pakistan. It is delivered through three outputs: (i) urban sector analysis and investment strategies
prepared; (ii) due diligence and project readiness enhanced; and (iii) project implementation capacity
of the executing and implementing agencies strengthened. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is the
executing agency, and the TA works with the relevant provincial and municipal executing and implementing
agencies.
Against this backdrop, and under Output 2, the Water Supply, Sanitation, and Drainage Expert will
strengthen the quality of engineering and operational design across the water supply, wastewater,
sanitation, and urban drainage components of the ensuing projects, and support the executing and
implementing agencies on operation and maintenance and business-model arrangements for water and
sanitation agencies. The incumbent will report to the ADB Project Officer. The assignment supports
preparation and due diligence of the two ensuing urban and water investment projects under preparation
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, which build on the spatial and sub-sector master plans, feasibility
studies, detailed engineering designs, and operational and business models completed under the earlier
readiness financing in each province, and contributes to upstream scoping and pipeline development for
future operations.
Scope of Work
The Expert will provide technical support to ADB and project management unit teams on water and
wastewater, strengthening the capacity of executing and implementing agencies. The assignment covers
engineering and operational design review, and support to establishing or strengthening water and
sanitation authorities or other sector agencies in the beneficiary cities, so that proposed works are
technically sound, climate-resilient, and financially and operationally sustainable.
Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output
The Expert will work closely with ADB, the consultants and the executing and implementing agencies on
the following tasks.
(i) Water Supply Design and Management
Support project management and monitoring arrangements for design and implementation, including a
critical-path schedule and a benchmark information system for the water supply subprojects
Identify problems and opportunities for the provision, operation, and management of a sustainable water
supply system in the selected project areas, including alternative water supply sources, through
detailed design.
Review detailed cost estimates and specifications for proposed water supply capital works and equipment,
and define operation and maintenance options and a preferred option.
(ii) Sanitation and Wastewater Design and Management
Review existing studies and information on sanitation options, assess current sanitation systems, and
estimate the quantity and quality of effluent from households, commercial premises, and industry.
Select sanitation technology and preferred options, including design criteria and de-sludging for septic
tanks and pit latrines, and detailed design for sludge disposal and re-use.
Review detailed cost estimates and specifications for sanitation equipment, and define operation and
maintenance options, a preferred option, and a sanitation system manual.
Support the community consultation plan and community awareness program, and coordinate with any
stakeholder committees established during implementation.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in civil, wastewater, water resources, public health or environmental, mechanical, ,
or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification; a master’s degree in these disciplines is
preferable.
– At least 15 years of proven work experience in a similar position in developing countries.
– Prior experience in South Asian countries and with international development organizations, especially
ADB, is preferred.
– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Minimum General Experience: 15 Years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 15 Years
