Water Sanitation And Hygiene Consultant

  Role: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Consultant Line manager: WASH Technical Adviser / WASH PM’s Time Frame of Assignment: Per project Location: Bekaa, North and Beirut and Mount Lebanon Date of ToR: January 2017   Project background  Save the Children Lebanon (SCL) is one of the leading agencies responding to the Syria crisis in Lebanon. Present in Lebanon since 1953, SCL has developed strong relationships and a well-established operational platform. SCL's current program includes interventions in WASH, Shelter, Education, Livelihoods and Child Protection. Save the Children implements directly and also works with local partners to deliver emergency aid, such as multi-purpose cash and food parcels, which improve daily living conditions for the refugees and vulnerable Lebanese families. In the last two years, the emergency program has reached approximately 400,000 people across Lebanon. Key components of the ongoing WASH program include the provision of access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene according to the minimum standards for the most vulnerable/affected population. To achieve this SC is implementing a community support activities to improve the water and sanitation infrastructure at municipal level in order to increase their capacity together with the capacity of the Water Establishment and other relevant bodies. Save the Children is looking to hire 3 external consultants (1 for our North area, 1 for Bekaa and 1 for Beirut Mount Lebanon) to support our community support projects. Interested candidates shall quote their services fees per project.   Responsibilities of the WaSH consultant Ensure the technical feasibility of proposed projects In close coordination with the municipalities and water establishments, prepare the proper technical design which includes the bill of quantities, the technical specification and the estimated budget Support logistics in the contracting process Oversee the contracting work with regular monitoring visits (bi-weekly) to each project site Finalize the study for 5 or more water network projects in Bekaa, North and Beirut Mount Lebanon that include design drawings, profile drawings, Section & trenches detail, bill of quantities, estimated budget, project specifications, typical inspection plans Ensure handover documents are drafted by contractor and attend hand over site meeting with the BWE and contractor.   Objectives and Output Prepare all the technical documents needed to initiate the tenders Sign-off on final tendering process Monitor contracting work and sign off on all contractor payments Provide final evaluation and final report of the contracting work In close coordination with the PMs and the WASH Technical Advisor: Prepare all the technical documents needed to initiate the tenders   Essential Competencies required Level of study Degree in water resources management, Mechanical/civil/environmental engineer or equivalent Required competencies and skills 4-6 years in water and sanitation infrastructure projects 1-2 years humanitarian experience is required 1-2 years working with Government related bodies (Municipalities – Water Establishments, etc.) Very good coordination skills