Technical Expert

Job Description

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 technical Expert who will contribute to the successful implementation of the project on institutional aspects.

Project Components

Component 1: Improved Supply of Bulk Water to the southern and middle governorates of Gaza
Component 2: Capacity Building and Performance Improvement of Selected Institutions

Sub-component 2.1: Establishment of a unit to operate bulk water supply in Gaza

Sub-component 2.2: Design of a National Service Provider Improvement Program

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

Component 3: Project Management and Implementation Support

Assignment Objective:

The Technical 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 Technical Expert will be supervising and coordinating the various TA activities. 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:

Essential Functions:

Contribute to the implementation of ongoing institutional and water related activities
Follow up on day-to-day tasks and activities related to the project under the supervision of the IDM mainly.
Follow up, and develop as needed, with relevant parties the production of internal documents and outputs as requested; workplans, presentations, reports and other tasks
Support the IDM in day to day follow up for the Consultancy Service of updating the Water Sector Policy and strategy with relevant stakeholders
Support the IDM in day to day follow up for the Consultancy Service for developing the Bulk Water Supply Master Plan and Water Harvesting Master plan with relevant stakeholders.
Make needed coordination within PWA department and service provider related to the design of the National Service Provider Program.
Prepare a range of written communication documents such as reports, and presentations as needed;
Ensure that RFP documents in compliance with the WB regulations framework and guidelines; and provide advice to all recipients about specifications and standards of procurement activities of consulting services;
Contract’s management and implementation follow up with consultants, and ensuring compliance with terms of contracts and specification of consulting services;
Help in drafting and preparation of the TOR/ RFQ/ RFP documents.
Follow up with procurement specialist for advertising for bids and expression of interests;
Participate in evaluating the proposals by consultants or quotations in the case of shopping;
Manage and monitor contracts implemented by consultants/ suppliers;
Review outputs generated by consultants and provide feedback and inputs as needed;
Prepare progress reports about consultants and suppliers works and achievements;
Provide advice for payments requests and invoices issued by suppliers and consultants;
Participate in delivery of goods and services by suppliers and consultants respectively;
Provide reports to IDM about progress and achievement;
Provide technical support to IDM and the PMSU team in other aspects as required;
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the IDM.

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications:

Proven managerial record preferably with a B. A in a field of engineering, or business management or equivalent.
Eight (8) years of prior similar experience in the filled of Technical Support 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.

Location :

Palestinian Water Authority premises in Ramallah

Time Frame and Contract

The duration of the assignment is one year Extendable as demand necessity, on a full-time basis. The expected start date for the position is 01st of May 2021.

Job Details

Job Title Technical Expert

Deadline 05 - Apr - 2021

Location Ramallah

Job Type Full time

Position Level Management

Salary N/A

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 8 Years

Category Business & Admin Engineering

Application Instructions

Note:

The CV’s and the supporting documents should be sent before 05/04/2021 to the email address below:

[email protected]

For more clarification, please do not hesitate in contacting us during working hours (8:00 am-15:00pm).

Tel: 02 2987665, Mobile: 0599228699

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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