AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP

THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN

Ministry of Irrigation & Water Resources (MoIWR)

Drinking Water & Sanitation Unit (DWSU)

THE SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT

FOR NORTH AND SOUTH KORDOFAN (SRWSSP)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE SUSTAINABLE RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT FOR NORTH AND SOUTH KORDOFAN (SRWSSP)

Sector : Water & Sanitation

Financing Agreement Reference : 2100155040524 & 5800155002251

Project ID No. : P-SD-E00-004

 

The Government of the Republic of Sudan has received financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of implementing The Sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in North and South Kordofan States (SRWSSP) in the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources and intends to apply part of this grant to payments under the contract for recruiting a Technical Assistant (TA) to support the work of the Program Implementation Team (PIT).

The services under this assignment include: Working with, and reporting to the Program Coordinator, the consultant will support the Drinking Water and Sanitation Unit (DWSU)/The SRWSSP’S PIT in undertaking various activities as outlined below :

Priority start-up Activities over the Short Term Include the Following :

In close collaboration with the DWSU, State Water Corporation (SWC), Localities and other major stakeholders in Sudan including the donors’ groups, and in close consultation with the African Development Bank (AfDB), support the preparation of a program implementation plan (PIP) to facilitate and track program implementation progress.

Support the PIT in preparation of Terms of References (ToRs) for the recruitment of consulting firms to undertake :

  • Baseline survey of the water and sanitation status in the project area ;
  • Design and supervision of works for water systems/schemes including transmission pipelines and other water schemes designed and construction under this project ;
  • Review and update of the studies and produced reports ;
  • Studies for future investment projects ;
  • Hydrological and Hydro geological studies and monitoring framework on water resources. These require working with all stakeholders to agree on set-up of hydrological monitoring framework on water resources, and gathering all available data necessary for the preparation of the TOR ;
  • Support the PIT in identifying sites for water yards, service areas of water transfer schemes, sites for public sanitation and target areas ;
  • Support the PIT in defining sustainable modalities for livestock restocking, management of water yards, small dams and haffirs, water transfer schemes and infrastructures.

On-going Activities During Project Implementation Include the Following :

  • Assist the PIT to oversee the implementation of the activities as per the approved PIP, and update the PIP before the submission of the second request for disbursement ;
  • Provide guidance to the PIT as well as the project consultants and contractors, on all matters pertaining to the smooth operation of the Program ;
  • Support discussions and negotiations with the different stakeholders, such as the UN Agencies operating in the project area, for the provision of support to the project; in particular, logistical and technical support to the project ;
  • Ensure the completion of all procurement processes in full compliance with the African Development Bank (AfDB or ‘the Bank’) procurement procedures and in accordance with the Program Procurement Plan ;
  • Support all activities related to the recruitment of the consulting firm(s) which will undertake project activities, including finalisation of the Terms of Reference (TOR) and bidding documents, evaluation of proposals, and negotiation and award of contract ;
  • Support the procurement of goods and works and any other services agreed upon in the procurement plan ;
  • Support the supervision of the activities and progress of the project consultants and contractors in accordance with their contractual obligations and ToRs Support supervision missions by the Bank staff and consultants ;
  • Support the organisation of, and participate in, all meetings and workshops necessary for project implementation, as outlined in the PIP and/or PAR ;
  • Participant in the regular meetings of the Program Steering Committee (PSC), and provision of technical support for the PSC activities ;
  • Support PIT in the preparation and review/editing of project progress reports in accordance with the schedule outlined in the PIP and PAR, using a format agreed upon with the AfDB, and ensure proper distribution of these reports ;
  • Support the PIT in managing of the various contracts to be entered into under the project ;
  • Undertake any other operational support related tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Outputs :

The Consultant shall be expected to deliver the following key outputs according to the tentative schedule noted below :

  • Support to the PIT on the preparation of PIP and ToRs for recruitment of consultants and required studies ;
  • Preparation of any other planning or operational related documents as required ;
  • Support the program implementation activities as required.

Duration : The duration of services shall be over a period of 12 months with an anticipated starting date of January10th, 2022.

The Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation Project now invite eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above outlined services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.).

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy for Bank-Funded Operations, dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: Sunday through Thursday 8:00 Am to 3:00 PM.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by December 15, 2021 at: 12:00 PM.

Attn :

Mr. Abdelrahman Ahmed Abbashar

The SRWSSP Project Coordinator

Office of The Sustainable Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Project for North & South Kordofan

Amir Area, Near the Labour Office

Elobeid, North Kordofan State, Sudan.

Tel : +249 912971863, +249 111893818, +249 914050930, +249 122271691

Email : abdelrahmanabbashar@gmail.com ; ainacdf@gmail.com ;mom.habib@gmail.com

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