COPE
OF WORK
OF WORK
Short
Term Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Engineer Consultant
Term Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Engineer Consultant
CRS
Rwanda
Rwanda
PURPOSE
The
purpose of this Scope of Work is to describe the conditions and
responsibilities of a consultant to support Catholic Relief Services –United
State
purpose of this Scope of Work is to describe the conditions and
responsibilities of a consultant to support Catholic Relief Services –United
State
s Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS) and partner staff to monitor and
evaluate the installation of home water tanks in recipient households.
Responsibilities will include the inspection of installation quality,
collection of user feedback data, and reporting to the EKN Project team.
BACKGROUND
CRS
works to strengthen vulnerable households with programming that includes
agriculture and food security, health and nutrition, economic strengthening and
peacebuilding to improve the quality of their lives through the implementation
of its projects.
works to strengthen vulnerable households with programming that includes
agriculture and food security, health and nutrition, economic strengthening and
peacebuilding to improve the quality of their lives through the implementation
of its projects.
Through
the three-year EKN Project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands,
CRS is improving the nutritional status of pregnant women, lactating mothers
and children under two years of age, with an emphasis on the first 1,000 days
of life. In two districts, EKN is supporting the Government of Rwanda’s efforts
to reduce stunting using a decentralized, yet integrated, approach that
combines nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive program activities at the
community level.
the three-year EKN Project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands,
CRS is improving the nutritional status of pregnant women, lactating mothers
and children under two years of age, with an emphasis on the first 1,000 days
of life. In two districts, EKN is supporting the Government of Rwanda’s efforts
to reduce stunting using a decentralized, yet integrated, approach that
combines nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive program activities at the
community level.
CRS
is also supporting implementing partners’ ability to support the districts of
Karongi and Muhanga to operationalize their District Multi-Sectoral Plans for
the Elimination of Malnutrition (DPEMs). One component of CRS’s integrated
approach has been to establish Farmer Field Learning School (FFLS) groups in
each village in Muhanga and Karongi districts over the past twoyears. Led by a
Farmer Promoter, FFLS groups promote bio-intensive agricultural techniques in
home gardens to contribute to improved nutrition outcomes. With one FFLS group
per village, there are currently a total of 868 FFLS groups across the two
districts.
is also supporting implementing partners’ ability to support the districts of
Karongi and Muhanga to operationalize their District Multi-Sectoral Plans for
the Elimination of Malnutrition (DPEMs). One component of CRS’s integrated
approach has been to establish Farmer Field Learning School (FFLS) groups in
each village in Muhanga and Karongi districts over the past twoyears. Led by a
Farmer Promoter, FFLS groups promote bio-intensive agricultural techniques in
home gardens to contribute to improved nutrition outcomes. With one FFLS group
per village, there are currently a total of 868 FFLS groups across the two
districts.
In
order to further mobilize households to adopt and maintain home gardens, CRS is
carrying out a competition among EKN FFLS groups, with prizes for the best home
gardens at cell, sector and district level.
order to further mobilize households to adopt and maintain home gardens, CRS is
carrying out a competition among EKN FFLS groups, with prizes for the best home
gardens at cell, sector and district level.
Members
of top-performing FFLS groups will win a prize of a water tank for their
households. A total of 270-420 water tanks will be installed. Tanks will be
2,000-liter size plastic water tanks equipped for rainwater harvesting, with
collection from both eaves of the roof. The transport up to cell level and
installation at household levelwill be covered by the supplier; however, the
installation will need to be inspected and supervised by a technical
specialist.It is in that context that CRS is offering a consultancy to monitor
the proper installation of water tanks for technical quality assurance.
The consultancy must complete the inspection of up to 420 water tanks in 15
villages across Muhanga and Karongi. Work is expected to begin the week
of November 7 and must be completed no later than December 9.
of top-performing FFLS groups will win a prize of a water tank for their
households. A total of 270-420 water tanks will be installed. Tanks will be
2,000-liter size plastic water tanks equipped for rainwater harvesting, with
collection from both eaves of the roof. The transport up to cell level and
installation at household levelwill be covered by the supplier; however, the
installation will need to be inspected and supervised by a technical
specialist.It is in that context that CRS is offering a consultancy to monitor
the proper installation of water tanks for technical quality assurance.
The consultancy must complete the inspection of up to 420 water tanks in 15
villages across Muhanga and Karongi. Work is expected to begin the week
of November 7 and must be completed no later than December 9.
DETAILED
SCOPE OF WORK
SCOPE OF WORK
Following
the delivery and installation of all water tanks to recipients by a supplier
being identified by CRS through a separate tender, the consultant will be
responsible for inspecting the technical quality of the supplier’s work,
including soliciting feedback from the household receiving the tank.
the delivery and installation of all water tanks to recipients by a supplier
being identified by CRS through a separate tender, the consultant will be
responsible for inspecting the technical quality of the supplier’s work,
including soliciting feedback from the household receiving the tank.
- Conduct
inspection of home water tanks and collect recipient feedback.
- Coordinate
with EKN project team to develop schedule for home visits in up to 15
villages in Muhanga and Karongi. - Meet
with tank supplier to ensure complete understanding of water tank
product, including proper installation, use, maintenance, and repair. - Prepare
inspection guide and data collection tools for use during system
inspection and beneficiary feedback. Thorough evaluation should include
system effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of work completed, as well
as knowledge of proper use, maintenance, and repair. - Carry
out activities to ensure the proper inspection and documentation of all
home water systems, including beneficiary feedback. - Synthesize
inspection and feedback data and share withEKN project team.
- Review
the effectiveness and equity of home water tank installations, including
end-user orientations, and identify cases needing follow-up for
corrections or improvements to the water tank installation. - Provide
daily updates to CRS of homes requiring a return visit from the supplier
for corrections or improvements to the water tank installation. - Present
findings to EKN project team in the forms of a comprehensive final report.
WORK
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
The
duration of the contract shall be for five weeks, beginning 7November and
ending 9 December 2016. The consultant is not expected to work on a full-time
basis, but rather to provide inputs as needed/requested over the duration of the
contract. The total level of effort envisioned is approximately 20 working
days, which includes preparation of materials, implementation and reporting.The
consultant is expected to develop a detailed work plan within the first week of
the assignment in consultation with the Primary Point of Contact.
duration of the contract shall be for five weeks, beginning 7November and
ending 9 December 2016. The consultant is not expected to work on a full-time
basis, but rather to provide inputs as needed/requested over the duration of the
contract. The total level of effort envisioned is approximately 20 working
days, which includes preparation of materials, implementation and reporting.The
consultant is expected to develop a detailed work plan within the first week of
the assignment in consultation with the Primary Point of Contact.
DELIVERABLES/END
PRODUCT
PRODUCT
The
consultant shall produce the following deliverables against the tasks and work
schedule specified above:
consultant shall produce the following deliverables against the tasks and work
schedule specified above:
- Daily
updates flagging homes requiring follow-up visits from the water tank
supplier for corrections or improvements to the water tank installation; - Weekly
reports on the progress of the two areas of the scope of work; - All
data collection tools developed for tank inspection; - Comprehensive
final report.
WORKSPACE
AND TRAVEL
AND TRAVEL
A
desk will be provided to the consultant at CRS head office in Kigali. The
consultant is expected to provide her or his own computer and other working
equipment.
desk will be provided to the consultant at CRS head office in Kigali. The
consultant is expected to provide her or his own computer and other working
equipment.
The
consultant shall undertake frequent travel to project sites. When necessary,
the consultant can rent a vehicle and CRS will reimburse at the fixed, daily
rate.
consultant shall undertake frequent travel to project sites. When necessary,
the consultant can rent a vehicle and CRS will reimburse at the fixed, daily
rate.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
- University
degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas:
Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or similar area - Additional
training in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene is considered an asset. - Minimum
five years’ experience in home water tank installation. - Experience
work in government and with NGO partners is desirable. - Experience
working in the water sector in Rwanda is an advantage. - Written
and spoken fluency in English and Kinyarwanda. - Excellent
organizational skills, team work and ability to prioritize tasks in a
timely manner. - Sound
coordination skills and a demonstrated ability to multitask. - Demonstrates
diplomacy, flexibility, and resourcefulness. - Strong
critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. - Proficiency
in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Outlook.
AGENCY-WIDE
COMPETENCIES (SPECIFIC FOR THIS POSITION)
COMPETENCIES (SPECIFIC FOR THIS POSITION)
These
are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by
each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the
desired results. The following are specific to this position:
are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by
each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the
desired results. The following are specific to this position:
- Serves
with Integrity - Develops
Constructive Relationships - Models
Stewardship
TO
APPLY
APPLY
Applications
must include a cover letter; CV and at least three recent references for
similar work (include reference names, email addresses and phone numbers). All
applications must be submitted to CRS Rwanda at CRS_RW@global.crs.org
(Cc: jeanpierre.tanga@crs.org ) by 25October
2016.
must include a cover letter; CV and at least three recent references for
similar work (include reference names, email addresses and phone numbers). All
applications must be submitted to CRS Rwanda at CRS_RW@global.crs.org
(Cc: jeanpierre.tanga@crs.org ) by 25October
2016.
Kigali,
October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016
Darren
Posey
Posey
Country
Representative
Representative