Project Description
The renewal and expansion of the wastewater collection systems in the 3 main islands of Seychelles to cover the current and projected populations, including the upgrading of the existing sewerage system in Mahé island, and the creation of new sanitation facilities in the island of La Digue to reduce the risk of contamination of the groundwater sources used for the production of potable water. The project also includes the implementation of water demand and resource management programmes including environmental and natural disaster risk management and capacity building of local institutions through technical assistance and the provision of tools to implement and efficiently operate the water and sanitation facilities
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- A graduate in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution;
- At least 15 years’ experience from sewerage and wastewater projects
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in feasibility study, investigation of sewerage conditions, preliminary and detailed design, technical specification, tender documents and construction supervision
- at least 5 years of international professional experience
- Relevant project experience in a minimum of 3 Nr. countries (at least 1 Nr. countries
- should be in ACP countries) with sewerage system feasibility study, detailed design,
- construction and rehabilitation
- Experience from a minimum of 5 Nr. sewerage system feasibility study, investigation of sewerage conditions, design and construction supervision projects of similar scope and size, with sound experience of design and implementation of house connections
- Demonstrated skills and experience in preparation of O&M Manual and undertaking training activities for a minimum of 1 Nr. sewerage system project
- Demonstrated skills in computer application and use of software programs
- Ability to transfer know-how to staff working in public utilities
- Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking)
Duration of contract
Approximately 1 Man-month
Estimated start date
April 2015
Location
Republic of Seychelles
Sewerage Engineer for the Improvement of Wastewater Systems