Institutional Development Expert

Project Background:

The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program: Associated Works Project Phase I (AWP-Phase 1), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to support capacity building and performance improvement of selected institutions.

The overall objective of the capacity building component will be primarily to create adequate capacity to ensure operations and maintenance of the STLVs during project implementation and subsequently during the O&M of the integrated bulk water supply system supported by the project. This component will also support the design of a National Service Provider Improvement Program (NSPIP) to improve service delivery in the West Bank and Gaza, and reduce the need for sector subsidies, as well as to prepare priority bulk water investments in the West Bank.

The PWA is considering the recruitment of a qualified Institutional Development Expert who will contribute to the successful implementation of the project on institutional aspects.

Project Components

1. Component 1: Improved Supply of Bulk Water to the southern and middle governorates of Gaza
2. Component 2: Capacity Building and Performance Improvement of Selected Institutions
3. Sub-component 2.1: Establishment of a unit to operate bulk water supply in Gaza
4. Sub-component 2.2: Design of a National Service Provider Improvement

Program

iii. Sub-component 2.3: Priority investment planning for bulk water supply in the West Bank

3. Component 3: Project Management and Implementation Support

Assignment Objective:

The Institutional Development Expert will report to the Institutional Development Manager (IDM), and will have a key role in facilitating the successful and efficient implementation of the Technical Assistance (TA) activities. Under the guidance of the IDM, the Expert will be supervising and coordinating the various TA activities in Gaza. A major task will be the management of third-party services implemented by consultants in various procurement activities (i.e., institutional development and capacity building) in accordance with World Bank guidelines, comprising all relevant steps such as drafting and reviewing of Terms of References, request for proposals and reviews and implementation follow up of the technical contract management. He/ she will be responsible on the following:

Responsibilities:

• Follow up consultants contracted for conducting consulting services and providing TA related in to institutional activities in Gaza and ensure they perform work in accordance with contract terms and requirements;
• Assist the IDM in day to day follow up of activities related to the establishment of Bulk Water Supply Unit
• Assist the IDM in the day to day follow up of activities related to the establishment of Regional Water Utility
• Assist the IDM in following up Consultancy services related to defining models for the sustainability of the water sector in Gaza
• Support the IDM in preparing quarterly technical progress report for Gaza in cooperation with the team involved in the TA provision including Procurement Specialist, Financial Specialist, and the Technical Assistant;
• Support IDM in the preparation of semi-annual Report, with inputs from all team and consultants involved and relevant contracts related to the institutional development and progress taking place in Gaza ;
• Support the IDM in the preparation of technical , institutional and administrative terms of reference documents related to the water sector reform in Gaza ;
• Support the IDM in reviewing , and arrange for the review and approval by the appropriate authorities, of all reports, outputs, plans, specifications and other material related to the institutional outputs and activities;
• Support in following up and coordinating with the External Technical and Financial Auditor in conducting audits in relation to all Intuitional activities and relevant contracts in Gaza.
• Provide technical support to IDM and the PMSU team in other aspects as required;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the IDM.

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Key Qualifications:

• Proven record preferably with a B. A in a field of institutional development, or business management or equivalent.
• Twelve (12) years of prior similar experience in the filled of institutional development in water sector or similar sector, coordination and management.
• Computer proficient (Microsoft Word and Excel etc.).
• Proficiency in English language
• Strong communication skills, leadership to make change.

Time Frame and Contract

The duration of the assignment is one year Extendable as demand necessity, on a full-time basis.

We encourage diversity in our workplace and support an inclusive work environment. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Time Frame and Contract 

The duration of the assignment is one year Extendable as demand necessity, on a full-time basis. 

The CV’s and the supporting documents should be sent before 15/12/2021 at 15:00 to the email address below:

[email protected]

interested candidates are kindly requested to fill in the Form below:

https://forms.gle/L5DC4MbQhiizosvN9

Only Short Listed will be contacted.