Concern Consultancy for Formation of Water Utility Management Policy Framework, Management Team and Training, Unity State Jobs in South Sudan
Concern Consultancy for Formation of Water Utility Management Policy Framework, Management Team and Training, Unity State Jobs in South Sudan
Purpose of the ConsultancyThe overall purpose of the consultancy is to develop a policy framework to guide the management of the Bentiu conventional water treatment system and the Rubkona emergency water supply system, support Concern staff in the identification, formulation and training utility management teams for the running of each.
The consultant will also provide recommendations on how to set appropriate tariffs setting as well as simple guidelines for drafting by–laws to support the operations and provide training for stakeholders on the implementation of the guidance.
Essential and Desirable
Experience/Qualifications
Education
Team Leader: Minimum BSc. Sociology / Community development or any other relevant field on WASH systems strengthening, including Life Cycle Costing Analysis (LCCA),
Team Member: Minimum BSc Sociology / Community development or any other relevant field, with a strong background on Water Management services.
Work Experience
At least 5 years’ experience working with governments or private sector in WASH project costing and recovery with at least a 2 years’ practical experience in formation and training of community social groups and Water Management services or welfare associations in similar contexts.
Proven team leading and managerial experience.
Knowledge of working with conflict-affected populations.
Previous experience in South Sudan will be an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
Excellent knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines, principles and standards.
Fluency in English and local languages spoken in the working area is an advantage.
Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Willingness to work under pressure & meeting deadlines.
Ability to work in a multicultural and inter-sectoral environment.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team with the other staff members.
Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise others to achieve a common goal.
Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort
Languages
Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
Objectives and Specific Tasks to be undertaken by the Consultant(s)
Development of an Assets Registry
This will include a review of the current status of both water supply systems, their efficiency and future needs.
This will include a review of the structures in place to support asset management, taking into consideration the conditions of the physical infrastructure.
The consultant will provide recommendations for prioritizing investments for any future new systems, expansions or improvements, and the replacing components of the existing systems.
This will include comprehensive data on the age and condition of the existing infrastructure.
Support the State Ministry in formulating operations by-laws.
The consultant will define the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry, Town Councils and / or the private sector in sustaining, operating and maintaining the water systems and associated by-laws. T
his will include guidelines on obtaining legal status, if applicable, and facilitating moderation in case of conflicts, helping solve disputes as they may arise.
Development of a business plan for the two water systems
The business
plan is to be designed as a roadmap, primarily aimed at the Ministry and the Town Council, towards transferring service delivery to government agencies.
The plan will include a snap shot of the existing enabling environment for conducting business, technical feasibility and commercial viability of the water supply system. This will include suitable a contingency plans.
The business plan will include recommendations to the State Ministry for appropriate tariff structures for the two water supply systems. This should be based on guidance from the Willingness to Pay survey, and should consider the different costs necessary to provide a sustainable service and to what degree these categories can be covered by the tariffs;
The Business Plan will include set guidelines for the formulation of necessary documents - including water connection application forms, metering etc.
Development of Institutional Support Packages
In close collaboration with the Ministry, the WTP operators, and the water users, develop multiple training/support packages on topics identified as critical to ensure sustainability of the water supply systems, as well as the governance framework.
Utility Management System
Identify any need for replacement of existing systems of management (managing resources).
Lead in identifying and putting in place a utility management team which will be able to manage and technically support the day to day operation of water treatment units and can be able to implement new systems with a capacity of planning, assessment, design and supervision of projects.
Formulation of tools for monitoring of the provision of services (quality, quantity, continuity and coverage of water, administrative operation).
Formulate local accountability mechanisms to support in ensuring effective service delivery to the population.
Methodology
To be developed by the consultant and approved by Concern at the beginning of the assignment.
Methodology must include
Meetings with the Ministry of Gender and its key staff
Meeting with Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and the Ministry of Health
Meeting with UNICEF and other key stakeholders such as WASH agencies, the WASH Cluster State focal point at Bentiu and if possible with National WASH cluster coordinator.
After completion of the field, visits and meetings in Bentiu the Consultant should present the findings to Concern and UNICEF jointly and incorporate the feedback.
Operational Support
Concern will provide basic accommodation in the Humanitarian Hub when in Bentiu.
Return travel from consultants’ home country to South Sudan and local travel within South Sudan will be paid by Concern.
Consultants are required to follow the Covid-19 restrictions at all times as laid out by the Ministry of Health, South Sudan
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates can submit their technical and financial proposals, including CVs to southsudan.deskofficer@concern.net by 20th November 2020.
The consultant should submit a technical and financial proposal separately, and are to include the number of days in country.
The consultant should submit a sample of similar work done in South Sudan context or any other country preferably in Africa.
When submitting financial proposal, please note that Payment will be subject to 10% withholding tax, as per South Sudan law unless the Consultant provides confirmation that s/he is exempt.
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