02 March, 2018

Water System Operation and Maintenance Manual Creation


Department of Water Resources

Location
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Due Date
9 Mar 2018

Type
Contract Consultant or Firm

Organisation Description
The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, was set up to ensure sustainable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation for the people of Vanuatu to support improved public health and promote social and economic development.
Job Description
In 2017, a ‘National Implementation Plan for Safe and Secure Drinking Water’ (NIP), was approved by the National Water Advisor Council (NWAC).  The NIP is a national framework for achieving Vanuatu’s vision of 100% access to safely managed drinking water by 2030. The NIP defines 2 key implementation mechanisms: (1) ‘Drinking Water Safety and Security Plans’ (DWSSP) which is a community level planning tool and data gathering mechanism that enables the DoWR to plan and implement water infrastructure investments; and (2) the ‘Capital Assistance Programme’ (CAP) which is the financing and procurement mechanism that allows DoWR to deliver water infrastructure projects for communities that have completed a DWSSP.  After the DWSSP, it is envisioned community members will manage their water systems.  The formation of a water committee, plumbers training, and community management training will further strengthen the communities ability to manage their water systems.  After community led design and construction of water system, it is hoped that communities can be left with an operation and maintenance manual that outlines necessary actions to manage their water system. The consultant will create standard Operations and Maintenance manuals for surface water, ground water and rain water supply systems that can be updated specifically for each system constructed.

Download the ToR for the full scope.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tssvnab2j6a4b5b/2018%20DoW%20Water%20Op%20Manual.docx?dl=0

Selection Criteria
The firm or individual selected must:

Knowledge of Water Systems Operation and Maintenance
Ability to produce deliverables on time
Language fluency and excellent writing ability in English
Local Language and/or Bislama preferred.  (Final guide will be in Bislama.  If translation required, please include translation fees in application)

There is no restriction on the nationality, citizenship or current residence of the candidate, but permanent or temporary residents of Vanuatu are preferred.
Salary
Not Stated

How to Apply
Apply by:
Email

Contact Person
Esther Sandrin Teitoka

Contact Phone Number
Not Stated

E-mail to send applications to
esteitoka@vanuatu.gov.vu

Postal Address or location to apply in person
Not Stated

Website to Obtain Further Information

How to apply - more information
Interested individuals or firms should send a cover letter outlining related experience, examples of similar products created, CV, hourly rate and total for assignment (If translation, flights to Vanuatu or accommodation in Port Vila is needed.  Provincial travel and accommodation will be paid separately after final selection of village) to:  Esther Sandrin Teitoka esteitoka@vanuatu.gov.vu and   All applications should be submitted before March 18th.  Please clearly state the position you are applying for in the announcement.
Source: Direct from the employer
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