Ministry of Energy and Water

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Request for Expressions of Interest for National Individual
Consultants
Organization: Project Coordination Unit (PCU)
Project: Irrigation Restoration and Development Project (IRDP)
Reference No.: MEW/PCU/REOI/311
Announcement Date: 16-Nov-15 Closing Date: 03-Dec -15
Nationality: Afghanistan Duration: one year (Likely to be extended)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Energy & Water has applied
for a grant from the International Development Association toward the cost
of Irrigation Restoration and Development Project , and it intends to apply part
of the proceeds of this grant to payments for hiring the services of following
qualified national individual consultants.
Sr Brief
l
details of
the
consultants
position
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Position: Policy
Research
Analyst adviser
for the TB Unit
(C- 704) No. of
Post: one
Duty Station:,
PCU Main Office

Job Description/Duties and

responsibilities

-Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual

work plan and the progress reports for the transboundary section of PCU (Project Coordination
Unit)
-Collection of articles and research studies about
trans-boundary water subject from media,
websites and other sources.
-Analysis of above mentioned material and
creating awareness in Ministry of Energy and
Water (MEW)
Conduct studies/research gathering relevant data and information on the matters related to transboundary issues and prepare reports incorporating
issues and constraints as well as conclusions and
.recommendations
-Prepare plan for the development and
administration of trans-boundary water sources
-Assist to establish coordination with the
concerned the central and river basins of Ministry
of Energy and Water and the relevant ministries
in the issues related to trans-boundary issues.
-Performing tasks as per the instructions of the
Director, PCU and other supervising officials in
accordance with laws, regulations, management
objectives of the organization

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Required
Qualification
Experience

and

Minimum requirements for the post

is stated in the Civil Servants' Law.
BA in international relations, -1
political science, law, development
studies, environmental
studies.
Higher levels of education is an
.advantage
2- Experience required (type and
duration of experience): 2 years.
Other education (short-term courses,
in-service training, etc): Training on
trans-boundary rivers, analytical
skills of preparing articles in
national languages and English
would be an advantage.
Computer skills
Proficient in handling MS office
software.

Position
Title: Trans
boundary Water
Expert
/Coordinator/
IRDP Focal
point (C-670)
Duration: Six
months with
possible
extension
Nationality: Afg
han
No. of Jobs: 1
Gender: Male /
Female
Duty Station:,
MWE/PCU/Main
Office

The Tran boundary Water Unit will advise the

Government of Afghanistan on issues regarding
the development and management of shared
water resources in transboundary river basins,
including issues such as:

Hydrological matters such as dams,

reservoirs and diversions which may
have impacts on downstream flows,
impacts of reservoir management on
downstream flows, drought and flood
issues, the potential effects of climate
change on hydrology, hydrologic data
and monitoring and information
exchange, sediment and erosion,
interpretation of modelling, etc;
Collection of data and information
(hydro-meteorological
information)
from relevant departments;
Exploring opportunities for joint
development and benefit sharing with
co-riparians;
Impact assessment to help determine
potential environmental and socio
economic impacts of hydrologic
development;
Technical and legal issues related to the
development of legal instruments,
agreements and treaties with co-riparian
countries, international water law,
international law;
Diplomatic issues such as strategic
advice on structuring and facilitating
dialogue and negotiations;
Socio-economic issues such as economic
assessment,
including
potential
benefits/costs with respect energy,
agriculture, flood/drought risks and
trade; and
Security issues which may impact
national security.

The committee may bring on specialists as

needed on an ad hoc basis to address specific
issues at hand, for example pollution from mining
were a pollution specialist is not a regular
member of the committee, energy trading or
medium- and long-term climate change impacts.

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Job Requirements

Master degree in water

Engineering and Managementor
Water diplomacy with minimum of
10 years of practical involvement in
watershed management, and having
experience at the field of design of
hydraulic structure (earth dams,
concrete dams and Irrigation canals,
etc.)
Working knowledge of watershed
management in Afghanistan river
basins.
At least 10 years of experience
water related structures including
design, assessment supervision of
infrastructure construction and/or
management of major infrastructure
projects;
Having knowledge/ experience of
integrated water resources
management (IWRM).
Having leadership and management
experience, while defining the
institutions strategic vision,
implementation of the missions, and
the analysis of the results achieved
in organization level.
Being Capable to maintain strong
relationships with a diverse range of
clients.
Being capable to design, Contract
documentation of most water
engineering infrastructure such as
dams Projects, Irrigation projects,
etc.
Having knowledge and experience
in skillful use of computer and its
relevant soft-wares, such as Mike
11, Mike she, HEC-HMS, HEC
ResSim, HEC-RAS, GIS, ModflowGropWat, Auto CAD, Auto Desk
Civil 3d, MS Project/Primavera,
office.
Capability of Infrastructure
Planning and control the plan by
using MS Project/ Primavera.
Having knowledge and experience
to reviewand comment
infrastructure standard drawings and
design; such as plans, section,
details;
Having knowledge and experience

of the necessary internal and

external meetings and presentation
at local and international
conference.
Having knowledge of developing
training materials, and offer
trainings related to infrastructure
and transboundry issues to other
staff of Ministry of Energy and
Water and give presentation and
seminars internally and other
stakeholders.
Having experience of working with
World Bank, ADB or other
international organization.
Fluency in Dari, Pashto and English
(Writing, Reading and Speaking)
Honest and Responsible
Excellent Communication Skills
Proactive and Creative
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Position:
Assistant
Surveyor
Vacancy No: C642
No. of Post: One
(1)
Duty
Station:
Kandahar
with
extensive
field
visits
to
all
provinces within
one region.
Objectives:
I. Ensure
implementatio
n
of
high
standards
technical
survey as per
the instruction
of
Design
Engineer
on
civil
works
contract.
II.

Develop
and implement
effective field
surveying
system
to
improve
documentation,

1.

Perform survey and leveling with data

collection (maps, benchmark levels, etc.)
required for design of irrigation schemes.

2.

having practical familiarity with the basic

surveying
practices,
likewise
chain
surveying, compass surveying, traversing,
plane table surveying, leveling and
contouring, book keeping etc.

3.

conducting survey using theodolite, totalstation, GPS, D-GPS, level and other
standard equipments for civil works contracts
and plotting the collected data

4.

conducting trigonometric survey to establish

the Bench Mark at safe commanding
locations and data analysis as per
requirements

5.

Conduct joint survey with the contractor,

community for proper handing over of the
site to the contractor at the start

6.

checking structure layout set out by the

contractors, site levels, angles etc before,
during and after the construction activities to
confirm the contractors Interim/final
Payment certificates and completion of
construction as per designed drawing levels
and dimensions.

7.

conducting setting out works on the site as

per the design drawings

8.

setting out curves at site all as per design

drawing.

9.

Conducting

and

preparing

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Longitudinal

Possess Technician Survey degree

from a recognized institute. Well
conversant with the use of standard
survey and leveling instrument and
knowledge of data analysis and
plotting. Possess relevant working
experience of 5 years. Fluency in
English (speaking and reporting),
Dari or Pashtu is essential. Full
computer literacy and knowledge of
professional programs on the subject
is a prerequisite.

analysis
and
reporting
of
the surveyed
works all as
per
the
globally
accepted
standard
practices.

Section and cross section of each canal under

the project with reference to the established
bench marks or establish additional bench
marks as per requirements.
10. Conducting and prepare topographical maps
of the irrigation sites and irrigation fields as
per requirements for design purpose.
11. perform any other duties as required by the
PCU Director.

The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) of Emergency Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (EIRP)
under Ministry of Energy and water now invites National eligible consultants to indicate their
interest. Interested eligible candidates must provide information indicating that
they are qualified to perform the services and are invited to submit their CV
(Curriculum Vitae), including employment records, description of similar
assignments carried out, experience in similar conditions, availability of
appropriate skills etc.
The covering application letter should indicate that he meets all the required qualifications
and experience (as mentioned above) quoting references to various paragraphs of CV to
demonstrate this.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with Section V Selection of Individual Consultants
procedures set out in the World Banks Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by
World Bank Borrowers (January 2011).
Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information from the address below during the
office hours 08:00 am to 16:30 pm from Saturday to Wednesday or by e-mail.
Expressions of interest must be delivered or sent by e-mail to the address below no later than

03-Dec -15
Eng. Mohammad Gul "Hamidi"
Acting Director of Project Coordination Unit PCU
Ministry of Energy and Water
Mobile : 0093 (0) 799346011

Emil address: mhamidi@eirp-afg.org

Copy to nasir.ahadi@eirp-afg.org and saeed.azizullah@eirp-afg.org

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