Electro-Mechanical Engineering Expert of WASAC Group on The Implementation of RTSWSP

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

ADVERTISEMENT (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

COUNTRY: RWANDA

1. Program: Rwanda Transformative and Sustainable Water and Sanitation Program

(RTSWSP)

2. Position: Electro-Mechanical Engineering Expert of WASAC Group on The

Implementation of RTSWSP

3. Sector: Water and Sanitation

4. Employer: WASAC Group

5. Finance agreement reference: 5050300002251 & 2000300000902

6. Project ID NO: P-RW-E00-014

7. Context: Through the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, WASAC Group has received funds from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF via AfDB) to finance the implementation of Rwanda Transformative and Sustainable Water and Sanitation Program (RTSWSP). Part of these funds is intended to cover eligible payments for the recruitment of an Electro-Mechanical Engineering Expert to deliver technical assistance in the program implementation and capacity building to WASAC staff.

8. The Assignment: The objective of the consultancy services is:

(i) Ensure successful technical delivery of electro-mechanical components for water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects, including a evaluate of equipment specifications, plant operation and maintenance schedules, plant access, operational risk assessments, control philosophies, process flow diagrams and commissioning strategies,

(ii) guide in the technical assessment, evaluation, and approval of supplier equipment,

(iii) create strategies and guidelines of risk assessment in operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical plants,

(iv) Liaise with and deliver technical advice/assist to Project Managers and WASAC Management,

(v) perform final evaluate and approval of design/construction electro-mechanical plant drawings and technical reports,

(vi) Liaise with contractors and supervisors to achieve design and construction of sustainable technical solutions of electro-mechanical plants in the delivery of water and sanitation infrastructure,

(vii) deliver technical guide in the engagement with design/build contractors for the development of innovative engineering design and construction solutions of electro-mechanical plants,

(viii) guide in the development of process and instrumentation diagrams and control strategies of water supply and sanitation electro-mechanical plants,

(ix) Mentor and train WASAC staff in developing and improving technical knowledge and understanding of electro-mechanical plant design and operation,

(x) create and apply proactive Health and Safety,

(xi) deliver expert technical guidance in the development of WASAC’s Technical Specifications and Standards for engineering delivery and operation of electro-mechanical plants as shall be needed.

9. WASAC Development now invites interested candidates (Individual Consultants) to apply and indicate interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultant must deliver information indicating that he/ she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services (detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, relevant copies of academic degrees and other certificates, description of experience in similar assignments, etc.). The detailed Terms of Reference can be found at WASAC’s websitehttps://www.wasac.rw and at Bank’s website https://www.afdb.org .

10. 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 Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Individual Consultant will be selected based on his/ her relevant experience, qualifications, and ability to carry out the assignment. Please note that interest expressed by an Individual Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of WASAC Development Ltd to include him/ her in the shortlist.

11. Qualification requirements:

The selected Consultant should meet the following minimum requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering proven by academic Degrees.

· Valid membership and/or certification with a recognized Professional Engineering Body.

· He/she shall have at least twelve (12) years of general experience,

· He/she shall have at least six (6) years of specific expertise and full-time demonstrated experience in electro-mechanical installations of water and/or sanitation equipment.

· Having experience of current design and construction best practice, standards and specifications relating to electromechanical engineering as applied to the Water/Sanitation sector at least three (3) projects executed within the last ten (10) years funded by Multilateral Development Agencies.

· Having actively participated in detailed studies (designs) of at least two (2) water/sanitation pumping stations and/or two (2) water/ wastewater treatment plants, as an electromechanical expert/consultant proven by completion certificates.

· Having actively participated in at least one (1) design and build project to deliver electro-mechanical solutions.

· Experience in technical assignment conducted in sub-Saharan region is needed.

· Highly motivated and with a strong desire to promote technical excellence within project teams.

· Have excellent written and verbal skills in English.

· Flexible approach to work including occasional to regular construction site visits.

The applicant should deliver:

(i) Full time contact mail address and mobile phone numbers;

(ii) Contact details of his/her Clients/Employees in the last 5 years;

(iii) Names of three referees and their contact mail addresses including mobile/cell telephone numbers;

(iv) Copies of National Identity Cards (IDs) or passports.

12. Remuneration: The consultant will be remunerated through a negotiated lump sum including fees and reimbursable expenses.

13. Interested Individual Consultants may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [9-15 GMT] or by e-mail:

WASAC Group

P.O Box 2331 Kigali,

KN4 Av 8, CENTENARY HOUSE, Nyarugenge District,

Kigali Rwanda E-mail: dprocurement@wasac.rw

14. Written Expressions of Interest together with the CVs, copies of degrees and relevant certificates must be delivered in asealed envelopeclearly marked: “ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERT of WASAC Group on the implementation of RTSWSP Projects” or could be submitted in one file by e-mail to the address above byno later than 06/08/2026 at 3:00 PM (GMT).

Dr. Asaph KABAASHA

Chief Executive Officer

WASAC Group