TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CIVIL ENGINEER

Background In order to improve transparency, financial sustainability and delivery of local services which are essential for fostering local economic growth and improving living standards in the Municipalities the Government of Republic of Macedonia has proposed the Municipal Services Improvement Project (MSIP) to be financed by the World Bank. The major objective of the Municipal Services Improvement Project (MSIP) is to support infrastructure investments of the participating municipalities and their communal service enterprises, in the area of water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management, as well as supports for other functions such as energy efficiency, urban transport, urban planning, and other services under municipal provision. Scope of Services The Objective of the assignment is to assist the PIU to:

1. Assist prospective MSIP clients in the identification of investment project proposals; 2. Ensure the preparation of feasibility studies in accordance with the criteria detailed in the

OM; 3. Evaluate results of feasibility studies; 4. Coordinate and quality assure the preparation of the necessary preliminary and detailed

engineering and design studies; 5. Conduct, in close coordination with Procurement and Financial Management Operations

Officers the final appraisal of the technical, financial, and economic feasibility of the proposed investments, including review of least cost alternatives, economic assessment (calculation of IRR or NPV, cost-benefit analysis, etc);

6. Ascertain the compliance of the all investment project proposals with the regulations and/or requirements of the respective ministries of the Government and ensure that all necessary permits or licenses are obtained;

7. Prepare the project documentation required for approval of MSIP loan and grant financing by the MSIP Coordination Committee;

8. Assist the Procurement Officer in the preparation of the necessary procurement documents;

9. Assist the Procurement Officer in the evaluation of bids and the preparation and signing of contracts for works and/or supply of goods;

10. Carry out site supervision of implementation of investment projects and ensure the adequate management of contracts for works and/or supply of goods;

11. Prepare periodic implementation progress reports for the MSIP Director.

Necessary qualifications:

• University Degree in Civil engineering; • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure project preparation

and management, civil works including detailed design and supervision; • Good understanding of national regulations pertaining to the environment, communal

services and procurement through government agencies; • Good knowledge of the relevant design norms and construction legislation; • Good communication skills; • Very good Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access); • Fluency in Macedonian and excellent knowledge of English.

Working conditions The Civil engineer will be stationed in the MSIP premises in Skopje, but should be ready to hold numerous meetings in the field and work under pressure. Payment shall be made on a monthly basis, in accordance with the Contract provisions.

Duration The initial Contract shall be concluded for 1 (one) year and will be subject for possible extension, based on the annual work evaluation, but not to exceed the duration of the MSIP Project (till March 31, 2019).

Reporting

The Civil engineer specialist will work full-time within MSIP premises. The person will report to the MSIP Project Director. The Civil engineer will submit to the Project director monthly time-sheets to account for the actual days worked during the calendar month.