lbadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) Latest Jobs Vacancies

The
World Bank is supporting the Government of Nigeria and the Oyo State Government
to prepare the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) that aims at
developing a long term flood risk management frame work by initiating risk
assessment, community awareness and providing enough flexibility in the project
design to make changes based on learning.
In furtherance of the implementation of the lbadan Urban Flood Management
Project (IUFMP), applications are welcome from suitably qualified applicants to
fill the vacant position below:

Job
Title: Procurement
Consultant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Project
Summary

The
Project also supports capacity building for flood risk management in the
city of Ibadan. It reinforces Oyo State Government’s early warning and
response capabilities and leverages existing World Bank projects in Oyo
State in support of the IUFMP.
The
Project Development Objective (PDO) is to “improve the capacity of Oyo
State to manage flood risk and to respond effectively and promptly to
lloodin5 in the city of Ibadan. Specifically, the Bank’s support will
finance sonic priority investments related to improving the infrastructure
of lbadan City, especially those destroyed by August 26, 2011 floods.
The
Banks support will help Ibadan reduce flood risks, improve waste collection
and treatment, while developing and improving the quality of existing in
infrastructural assets.

Key
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant is expected to participate in procurement of goods. works and
selection of consultants under the Project which shall be earned out in
accordance with the World Bank’s “Procurement Guidelines; Procurement under
IBRD Loans and IDA Credit” dated May 2004 and revised in October 2006;
“Guidelines; Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA
Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 edition available at
the World Bank website http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/bdocpage.html
This would be in addition to the under listed:

Support
the Procurement Specialist in carting out all procurement activities
according to the Project approved annual Procurement Ptan and in line with
World Bank procurement procedures:

Contributing
to the development of TORs
Preparation
of Bidding tender documents
Evaluate
oilers and quotations
Preparation
of draft contracts
Participation
in contract finalization discussions

In
cooperation with the Procurement Specialist and under the supervision of
the Project Coordinator prepare regular procurement reports for the World
Bank;
Actively
participate and provide technical support in meetings that are aimed at
reviewing the status of the project as regards procurement.
Undertake
any other additional task or responsibility as indicated in the Terms of
Reference and those that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator for
the achievement of the overall project objectives.

Qualifications/Specialized
Knowledge/Experience Required

First
degree in one of the following areas: Economies; Engineering, Public
Administration or Law
Post
Graduate degree in the above areas will be ten added advantage
Trained
on procurement in World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures
A
minimum of 5 years of hands on experience of directly handling/managing
procurement activities under World Bank funded projects
Previous
experience in public procurement, business or public administration;
Knowledge
of international organizations/agencies and national public procurement
regulations and procedures
Excellent
knowledge of English language, written and spoken;
Computer
proficiency (Windows, MS Office, Internet Explorer, MS Excel
A
team player, abilities to communicate, negotiate, analyse, elaborate and
present reports and statements
Being
able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Duration
of the Consultancy and Estimated Budget
The procurement Consultant will be engaged for the duration of 12 months with
the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and justified
demand.

Job
Title: Contract
Management Expert
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Project
Summary

The
Project also supports capacity building for flood risk management in the
city of Ibadan. It reinforces Oyo State Government’s early warning and
response capabilities and leverages existing World Bank projects in Oyo
State in support of the IUFMP.
The
Project Development Objective (PDO) is to “improve the capacity of Oyo
State to manage flood risk and to respond effectively and promptly to
lloodin5 in the city of Ibadan. Specifically, the Bank’s support will
finance sonic priority investments related to improving the infrastructure
of lbadan City, especially those destroyed by August 26, 2011 floods.
The
Banks support will help Ibadan reduce flood risks, improve waste
collection and treatment, while developing and improving the quality of
existing in infrastructural assets.

Key
Duties and Responsibilities
The Contract management expert will assist to fast track the activities
relating to Civil Engineering works of the project in addition , other duties
include:

Carrying
out the engineering assignment in accordance with the highest standard of
professional and ethical standards and codes of practices.
Participating
and providing technical support that are aimed at reviewing the status of
the project as regards to Hydraulic and infrastructural activities
Assist
in carrying out all technical activities according to the project
programme of work and in line with World Bank procurement procedures by:

Reviewing
of Bidding Tender documents.
Evaluating
of bidding documents and reports
Participating
in contract finalization discussion
Provide
support in Contract Management

Undertake
any other additional risk or responsibility that may be assigned by the
project coordinator for the achievement of overall project objectives.
Under
the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Contract Management Expert
will work closely with the Project Technical Team. Procurement and
Safeguards Teatris, Undertake any other additional task or responsibility
as indicated in the Terms of Reference and those that may be assigned by
the Project Coordinator for the achievement of the overall project
objectives.

Qualifications/Specialized
Knowledge/Experience Required
The minimum qualification and experience of the Civil Engineer are:

Must
possess a minimum of (B.Sc/B. Eng.) in Civil Engineering, Water Resources
Engineering and Hydraulics.
Post
Graduate Degree in the above areas will be an added advantage.
Must
be a member of relevant Professional Bodty
Must
possess at least 10 years’ experience in design and or supervision and
quality assurance of major infrastructure works such as Dams, and other
flood control management
Proven
experience in Contract Management, particularly FIDIC contracts,
Previous
experience in Hydrology and Hydraulic works.
Previous
experience in the design, implementation and supervision of Hydraulic
structures.
Possess
Local and International knowledge of the assignment.
Excellent
knowledge of English language, written and spoken.
Computer
proficiency (Satellite based Mapping Software WatercAD, Pond cale,
HEC-RAS, Windows. MIS Excel etc.
Being
able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Knowledge
of project preparation appraisals and production of working drawings.

Duration
of the Consultancy and Estimated Budget
The contract management expert will be engaged to provide supportive services to
the project technical unit for the duration of 12 months with the possibility
of renewal based on satisfactory performance and justified demand.

Job
Title: Environmental
Safeguard Consultant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Project
Summary

The
Project also supports capacity building for flood risk management in the
city of Ibadan. It reinforces Oyo State Government’s early warning and
response capabilities and leverages existing World Bank projects in Oyo
State in support of the IUFMP.
The
Project Development Objective (PDO) is to “improve the capacity of Oyo
State to manage flood risk and to respond effectively and promptly to
lloodin5 in the city of Ibadan. Specifically, the Bank’s support will
finance sonic priority investments related to improving the infrastructure
of lbadan City, especially those destroyed by August 26, 2011 floods.
The
Banks support will help Ibadan reduce flood risks, improve waste
collection and treatment, while developing and improving the quality of
existing in infrastructural assets.

Key
Duties and Responsibilities
The scope of the work for this assignment will primarily be to assist the
Environmental Safeguard Specialist (ESS) in the following areas (which include
but not limited to):

Preparation
of TORs for a range of Environmental safeguards instruments and
consultations
Coordinating
and facilitating the work of consultants engaged to carry out
environmental impact studies:
Ensure
site specific environmental and social impact assessment reports are
prepared, consulted upon and disclosed in country and in the World Bank
Prepare
internal environmental guidelines for the preparation, implementation,
monitoring and reporting of environmental and social impacts required by
various safeguards instruments;
Review
environmental safeguards documents prepared by consultants to ensure
compliance with relevant safeguards policies of the Nigerian Government
and the World Bank:
Ensuring
that environmental management clauses are inserted into bidding/binding
contract documents to ensure compliance;
Collation
of appropriate performance and monitoring indicators to input into the
Monitoring and Evaluation (MS/F) Framework of the project;
Preparing
Quarterly/Annual environmental Monitoring and Evaluation reports. Also
responsible ICr ensuring the quarterly report of PlU contain a chapter or
section on environment and social safeguard compliance of projects.
Undertake
any other additional task or responsibility as indicated in the Terms of
Reference and those that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator for
the achievement of the overall project objectives

Qualifications/Specialized
Knowledge/Experience Required
The minimum qualifications and experience of the Environmental Safeguard
Consultant are as under:

Post
graduate degree in Environmental Management/Science, Environmental/Civil
Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Economics, Social
Protection or other relevant field;
At
least 10 years of work experience in the preparation of Environmental and
Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)/ Environmental Impact Assessment (EiAs)
/Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) / Environmental Audits (EAus)
reports for donor funded agencies. In addition proven experience and
accomplishment in the following specific areas is recommended:

Experience
in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental and social
safeguards compliance documents related to the infrastructure sector.
Knowledge
of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to environment and
social issues in infrastructure sector such as Urban Flooding, Urban
Transport, Urban Water, Energy etc.
Experience
in carrying out stakeholders consultations and organising environmental
and social safeguard training workshops/seminars
Previous
working relationship with the EA department of Nigeria FMEnv will be a
distinct advantage
Proven
track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Evidence
of being able to work effectively in high pressure environment and to
tight delivery deadlines
Literacy
in Geographical information systems (GIS) is recommended.
Candidate
must be computer literate and should have excellent spoken and written
English language skills.

Duration
of the Consultancy and Estimated Budget
The Environmental Safeguard Consultant will be engaged for the duration of 12
months with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and
justified demand.

Job
Title: Communication
Consultant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Project
Summary

The
Project also supports capacity building for flood risk management in the city
of Ibadan. It reinforces Oyo State Government’s early warning and response
capabilities and leverages existing World Bank projects in Oyo State in
support of the IUFMP.
The
Project Development Objective (PDO) is to “improve the capacity of Oyo
State to manage flood risk and to respond effectively and promptly to
flooding the city of Ibadan. Specifically, the Bank’s support will finance
sonic priority investments related to improving the infrastructure of
lbadan City, especially those destroyed by August 26, 2011 floods.
The
Banks support will help Ibadan reduce flood risks, improve waste
collection and treatment, while developing and improving the quality of
existing in infrastructural assets.

Key
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communication Consultant’s responsibilities shall be primarily to assist
the Communication Specialist in the following areas (which include, but but are
not limited to):

Working
to help develop a broad framework for the engagement of Stakeholders by
creating awareness and educating them on the protect objective and
implementation processes
Support
the PIU in planning community mobilization activities for sensitization
and to promote ownership among beneficiaries of the project.
Support
the PIU by increasing stakeholder understanding of the project to ensure
key reforms are pushed through.
Support
the Communication Specialist and the PIU with implementation of
communication activities such as media training and orientation, project
visibility, media consultations, client relations, etc.
Support
the project with strategically engaging targeted stakeholders through
Social Media
Advise
the PIU with steps towards the branding of IUFMP
Helping
to provide communication structures for linking the participating
government agencies at the various levels and ensuring fluid, proactive
and sustainable interaction among time various stakeholders including the
beneficiaries.
Helping
to generate themes and core take-away messages, and determine which
communication channels would be suitable to reach each segment of the
stakeholders towards achieving behaviour change
Undertake
any other additional task or responsibility as indicated in time Terms of
Reference and those that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator for
the achievement of the overall project objectives.

Qualifications/Specialized
Knowledge/Experience Required

Master’s
degree in Communications, Journalism, Sociology, Psychology or any of the
Social Sciences.
Minimum
of 5 years cognate experience in Development and Strategic Communications
or 12 years post-qualification experience in the print or electronic
media, social and community mobilization, public relations or advertising.
Some
knowledge of flooding and environmental issues,
Computer
literacy and expertise in ICT and Social Media platforms is required.
Fluency
in the local language within the state (Yoruba) would be an advantage
Good
writing and oral communication skills as well as ability to organize
events and functions.
Demonstrated
ability for teamwork

Duration
of the Consultancy and Estimated Budget
The Communication Consultant will be engaged for the duration of 12 months with
the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and justified
demand.

Remuneration
This shall include the professional fees and other reimbursable expenses.
Payment shall be based on 12 months equal instalment duration of consultancy
contact.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to include
Curriculum Vitae and Photocopies of credentials (Signed and Sealed) with valid
email address and phone numbers which should be addressed and delivered to:

The
Project Coordinator,
Project Implementation Unit,
Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project,
2nd Floor, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Building,
State Government Secretariat,
Agodi – Ibadan,
Oyo State.

Telephone:
07030263100
Email: iufmp@yahoo.com

Note: Only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted.

Application
Deadline: 31st
August, 2017.