The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a Project
Preparation Advance from the International Development Association (IDA)
and French Development Agency towards the cost of the preparation of
the proposed Nigeria-
Irrigation and Water
Resources Management Project (NIWRMP) and intends to apply part of the
proceeds of these funds to payments under the individual contracts for
the following two (2) individual consultants. The proposed project
seeks to achieve improved performance of irrigation and water resources
Infrastructure and institutions for enhanced agricultural productivity
in selected irrigation schemes.
Position: Social Safeguards Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- Post graduate degree (Masters or equivalent) in Social Policy,
Sociology, Anthropology. Development Studies, Public Administration,
Political Science or other relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in project and
analytical work, with ability to lead strategic operations and deliver
high quality products. In addition proven experience and accomplishment
in the following specific areas is recommended:
- Expertise in one of key Social Development themes, including civil
society, citizens’ empowerment, social accountability and governance,
social capital, social exclusion – both in terms of carrying out
analytical work and identifying operational applications in these areas.
- Knowledge of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to SD
issues in infrastructure sector such as Water Resources (Irrigation,
Hydrology, Dams, s), Rural, Water. Energy etc.
- Experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing social safeguards training workshops/seminars.
- Knowledge of the FGN programs/procedures and World Bank Safeguards Policies will be an added advantage.
Main Task: The Social Safeguards Officer is to be
fully responsible for all activities related to social safeguards
compliance at the PCU of the NIWRMP. He/she will liaise and seek
guidance with the social experts of the IPPT team to ensure that all
activities under the NIWRMP are properly prepared and implemented in
compliance with the World Bank safeguard policies and other relevant
social regulations and procedures.
The Social Safeguards Officer
will operate from the NIWRMP PCU office in Abuja. The assignment will
be for one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal annually subject
to work requirements and satisfactory performance of the life of the
NIWRMP.
Position: Environmental Safeguards Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- Post graduate degree in Environmental Agricultural Engineering,
Environmental Management/ Science Natural Resources Management or other
relevant fields.
- At least 6 years of work experience in the preparation of
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)/ Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIAs) /Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) /
Environmental Audits (EAs) reports for donor funded agencies. In
addition proven experience and accomplishment in the following specific
areas is recommended:
- Experience in formulating, assessing, and reviewing environmental
and social safeguards compliance documents related to the infrastructure
and Agriculture sectors.
- Knowledge of Nigerian Federal and state legislations related to
environment, & social issues in infrastructure sector such as
Irrigation. Agriculture, Water Resources, Urban Water, Energy etc.
- Experience carrying out stakeholder consultations and organizing environmental and social safeguards training workshops/seminars
- Knowledge of the Federal Ministry of Environment regulations and
procedures; and World Bank Safeguards Policies will be an added
advantage.
Main Task: The Environmental Safeguards Officer is
to support and advice the PCU and Ministries, Departments and Agencies
(MDAs) to ensure that all activities under NIWRMP are properly
prepared and implemented in compliance with the World Bank safeguard
policies and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) regulations and
procedures.
- The Environmental Safeguards Officer will operate from the PCU office in Abuja and report to the Project Coordinator.
- The assignment will be for one (1) year, with the possibility of
renewal annually subject to work requirements and satisfactory
performance of the life of the NIWRMP.
Position: Project CoordinatorMain Task:The
Project Coordinator will lead the Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) and
take full responsibilities for all day-to-day activities in order to
ensure the NIWRMP is property prepared and implemented in compliance
with the World Bank standards and policies, as well as with Government
regulations and procedures. More specifically, the primary
responsibility includes.
- Lead the PCU team and coordinate all PCU activities; supervise consultants hired for the preparation of the project.
- Lead the day-to-day aspects of planning, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation of the project preparation activities in the Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
- On a regular basis, report to and receive guidance from the Steering Committee and the Permanent Secretary.
- On a regular basis, seek technical guidance and advice from the Interim Project Preparation Team (IPPT).
- The Consultant will operate from Abuja. The assignment will be for
one (1) year, with the possibility of renewal subject to work
requirements and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Post graduate degree in a Technical field related to Irrigation
and/or Water Resources Management such as Irrigation/Civil/Agricultural
Engineering; a degree in management or administration would be a plus.
- At least 12 years of work experience including team leading and in the preparation of Projects for Government and/or donors.
Position: Procurement OfficerMain Task:The
procurement Officer is to be a member of the Project Coordination Unit
(PCU) to ensure procurements under NIWRMP are property carried out in
compliance with the World Bank procurement policies and guidelines. More
specifically, the primary responsibility of the Procurement will
include:
- To prepare and issue standard bidding document for procurement
goods/works to eligible bidders and ensure procurement steps in
implementing procurement procedures are adhered to.
- To prepare and issue out Request for Expression of Interest (REOI).
Shortlist, Adverts and Standard Request for Proposals (RFP). are adhered
to the step-by-step guide, including all aspects and details related or
forming part, of the procurement bidding process of goods, works and
consultancy services.
- Clarification of the recommended general responsibility of the
procurement office or unit taking into consideration the relationship
with other offices or units.
- The Consultant will operate from Abuja. The assignment will be for
one (1) year with the possibility of renewal subject to work
requirements and satisfactory performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in any relevant fields such as Economics; Engineering, Public
Administration or Law. Post Graduate degree in the above areas will be
an added advantage.
- Trained on procurement in World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures.
- A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience of directly
handling/managing procurement activities underworld Bank funded
projects.
- Previous experience in public procurement, business or public administration.
- Knowledge of international organizations/agencies’ and national public procurement regulations and procedures.
How to Apply: Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by
mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) on or before
21st March 2013.
The services in which the Consultant is expressing interest should be
clearly written in the top right corner of envelope in this manner;
eg: “Social Safeguards Officer”
Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Attn: Engr. R. A. Oyewole (Deputy Director, IPM), Irrigation and Drainage Department Room 336. Block A, Federal Secretariat, Area 1, Garki, Abuja. Telephone No: 08033208490 Email: oyewolera@yahoo.com
