DEADLINE: 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2021
OYO STATE GOVERNMENT
WATER CORPORATION OF OYO STATE
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN NIGERIA FOR THE PREPARATION OF PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT.

The Water Corporation of Oyo State is in the process of recruiting an Individual Consultant to prepare the Project Completion Report for the following project:

URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN OYO STATE
The services included under the assignment are as follows:
  • Carry out a desk review of all project documents and files with the view to become familiar with them
  • Participate in visits to the project site to verify the completion of the project and hold fact finding sessions with the Executing Agency of the project and other relevant State Government institutions and donors;
  • Conduct interviews, meetings, and survey on socio economic situation as well as level of the beneficiaries’ awareness on the performance of the project. The interviews will be conducted mainly with targeted communities, local, provincial authorities (where applicable), NGOs, project implementing and executing agencies, and other stakeholders
    Review the performance of the Executing Agency with particular emphasis on their financial performance;
  • Assess the performance of the different consultants and contractors, as well as the auditors with respect to the technical aspects of the implementation of the project- the designs, works, supervisions, auditing, and project management;
    Compare actual projects implementation performance with appraisal estimates;
  • Comment on the attainment of the project objectives and the sustainability of the project outputs;
  • Review and comment on the performance of the executing agency, State Government, independent Auditors, the African Development Bank and other donors which are working in the sector of the two countries.
  • Review the financial, social and economic viability of the project by assessing the social and economic impact of each projects;
  • Data analysis of project outputs, outcomes including unanticipated project outcomes, job creation and employment opportunities, and formulate conclusions, draw out lessons and recommendations for future operations, conduct sustainable livelihood assessment in order to identify the potential development for further improving the socio-economic condition in the project areas.
  • Collate the preparation of a detailed Project Completion Reports in line with the AfDB format,
  • Present the report to the Client and undertake corrections and amendments as may be requested by the client for finalization and submission
QUALIFICATION
The minimum qualifications and experience of the Consultant are
1. The Consultant must possess at least a Masters Degree in Water supply and sanitation, water resources are any related fields and a minimum of 10 years experience in project cycle activities, in particular appraisals, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of Water and Sanitation. Experience in project management financed by Multilateral and Bilateral Development Institutions as well as experience in preparing Project Completion Reports will be an added advantage.
2. Have excellent teamwork and communication skills and both oral and report writing ability in English including the use of computer based spreadsheets and word processors.
ASSUMPTION OF DUTIES AND DURATION OF CONTRACT
The successful applicant may be expected to assume duties in September, 2021 or earlier. The duration of each contract is 30 working days.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The prospective consultants’ expression of interest will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
i. General qualification and suitability for the task to be performed: 40%
ii.Experience in the specific assignments described in the TOR: 40%
iii. Experience with international organizations: 10%
iv. Language Proficiency and Computer literacy: 5%
v. Knowledge of the African Region, and Nigeria in particular: 5%
Detailed Terms of reference for the assignment can be requested from
The Project Manager
Water Corporation of Oyo State
PMB 5339, Secretariat,
Ibadan, Oyo State,
Nigeria
Telephone: 08182040250, 08033915406
oyouwssip@gmail.com, kutayi2003@yahoo.com
Only shortlisted candidates who will score more than 70% will be considered for the next step and be invited to submit financial proposals.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants May 2008 edition, revised July 2012” which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org

Expressions of interest with updated Curriculum vitae must be emailed/delivered to the address below on or before 2nd September, 2021 at 5:30 p.m and indicate “Individual Consultant Services for the Preparation of the Project Completion Report for the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project.

The Project Manager
Water Corporation of Oyo State
PMB 5339, Secretariat,
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Telephone: 08182040250, 08033915406
oyouwssip@gmail.com kutayi2003@yahoo.com
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