East african community – Lake Victoria Basin
Commission Secretariat
Commission Secretariat
Technical assistant/Individual consultant
The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake
Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat has received funding for the
implementation of the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase
II (LVWATSAN II) from African Development Fund (ADF) and LVBC Secretariat
intends to apply part of the funds to strengthen the program management unit
Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Secretariat has received funding for the
implementation of the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation Program Phase
II (LVWATSAN II) from African Development Fund (ADF) and LVBC Secretariat
intends to apply part of the funds to strengthen the program management unit
by
engaging a Technical Assistant (TA) for the program in Burundi, to support
program delivery.
The LVBC Secretariat is coordinating the overall
regional implementation of the LVWATSAN II program, which is being implemented
in all the five EAC Partner States of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and
Uganda. In Burundi, the program is being implemented in Ngozi, Muyinga and
Kayanza towns by Regie de Production et de Distribution de l’Eau et de
l’Electricité (REGIDESO) as the Implementing Agency, a state Parastatal in the
Ministry of Energy and Mines.
regional implementation of the LVWATSAN II program, which is being implemented
in all the five EAC Partner States of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and
Uganda. In Burundi, the program is being implemented in Ngozi, Muyinga and
Kayanza towns by Regie de Production et de Distribution de l’Eau et de
l’Electricité (REGIDESO) as the Implementing Agency, a state Parastatal in the
Ministry of Energy and Mines.
The program contributes towards the attainment of the
shared Vision for the management and development of the Lake Victoria Basin
through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance
of trans-boundary resources in the basin; and contributes to the improvement of
the livelihoods and health of communities in the basin, through the reversal of
the pollution of the lake and through improvements in sustainable water supply
and sanitation infrastructure
shared Vision for the management and development of the Lake Victoria Basin
through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance
of trans-boundary resources in the basin; and contributes to the improvement of
the livelihoods and health of communities in the basin, through the reversal of
the pollution of the lake and through improvements in sustainable water supply
and sanitation infrastructure
LVBC Secretariat in collaboration with REGIDESO
therefore hereby invites applications from suitably qualified experts for the
TA position
therefore hereby invites applications from suitably qualified experts for the
TA position
Main Purpose of the Position
The TA for Burundi will assist the program
implementation team in REGIDESO towards successful implementation of program.
He/she will also have the main responsibility of building the capacity of the
program staff in line with the TORs posted in the LVBC website www.lvbcom.org,
so as to enhance the implementation of the program.
implementation team in REGIDESO towards successful implementation of program.
He/she will also have the main responsibility of building the capacity of the
program staff in line with the TORs posted in the LVBC website www.lvbcom.org,
so as to enhance the implementation of the program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the IA in contract management,
reviewing and providing inputs to technical submissions from the
consultant; - Ensuring that the project work plan and
Procurement Plans are executed on time; - Contribute to preparation and improvement of the
program’s periodic reports prepared by REGIDESO ensuring quality control; - Contribute to institutionalizing overall program
Monitoring and Evaluation; - Assist the IA in quality tender documents and
evaluation reports for procurement of works; - Support the IA in supervision of project
contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements; - Reviewing of consultant’s and contractor’s
periodic reports and advising REGIDESO and LVBC, - Participate in engagements with all relevant
factors including respective Permanent Secretaries, AIDE - Burundi Office and UN Habitat (Burundi) to ensure
smooth implementation of the Program; - Provide on the job training and skills transfer
to the project learn on aspects of project management, time management,
contract management and any other aspects that may be informed by the
needs of the team in Burundi; and - Carry out any other task as required by LVBC and
REGIDESO.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies
- Bsc. in Civil Engineering from a recognized
Institution; - MSc or MBA with focus in project management or a
related qualification; - At least 10 years post qualification experience
in implementation of water and sanitation projects, including but not
limited to project planning, design, monitoring, procurement and
implementation of contracts; - Experience in managing donor funded projects and
an understanding of MDB procurement rules and procedures; - Demonstrated use of engineering design software’s
like Water & Sewer CAD and related technologies; - Excellent written and spoken communication,
exhibiting fluency in French and a working knowledge of English and
ability to transmit ideas and information in a clear, accurate and
effective manner; - Knowledge in program management policies,
principles and procedures for donor funded development programs; and - Excellent Team player, interpersonal and
analytical skills
How to Apply
Application accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of
certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, financial
proposal, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the
undersigned. Application may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC
Secretariat Office at the address below, or by send in word or PDF using
the button bellow Apply for this job . All applications must be
submitted not later than 10.00 am 6th October 2014.
certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, financial
proposal, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the
undersigned. Application may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC
Secretariat Office at the address below, or by send in word or PDF using
the button bellow Apply for this job . All applications must be
submitted not later than 10.00 am 6th October 2014.
The Executive Secretary
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
East African Community
P.O Box 1510-40100 Kisumu, Kenya
Tel.: +254 57 202 3871894 Fax: +254 57 202 6324
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer. Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
candidates are encouraged to apply.
LVBC Secretariat shall only respond to those
candidates who strictly meet the set requirements
candidates who strictly meet the set requirements
