Riparian Consultant (Project Manager) for the Mekong Hycos project

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Mekong River Commission

 The role of MRC is to co-ordinate and promote co-operation in all fields of sustainable development, utilization, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong Basin.

MRC Secretariat is looking for a qualified consultant for the following consultancy

Riparian Consultant (Project Manager) for the Mekong Hycos project

Information and Knowledge Management Section

1 year with possible extension up to 2 years (Full-time)

 

The Terms of Reference can be obtained by downloading from the link at the top of this page. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Application procedures:  

The application must include a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. In addition to the cover letter, the applicant should include his/her detailed CV, three reference contacts and financial expectation. The title of the consultancy must be indicated in the application letter.

Application should be send to:

Mekong River Commission Secretariat
P.O. Box 6101, Vientiane, 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org
Subject: Application for Riparian Consultant (Project Manager) for the Mekong Hycos Project

Closing date for applications:  2 August 2010

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1.                  Project Title:              Mekong Hydrological Cycle Observing System (Mekong-HYCOS)

2.                  Title of Position:        Riparian Consultant  – Project Management Unit (HYCOS -PMU), IKMP

3.                  Duty station:  Office of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao P.D.R. (up to October 2010),

Office of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (up to September 2011), plus regular travel within Cambodia, Lao P.D.R, Thailand and Viet Nam.

4.                  Duration:       Starting date: Tentatively 1^st September 2010

1 year (possible extension up to 2 years), full time

5.                  Purpose and Objective:

The MRC in cooperation with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is currently in the process of preparation for the implementation of the Mekong-HYCOS Project funded by the French Development Agency and the French-GEF.

The main objective of the Mekong-HYCOS project is to establish an efficient, reliable and accurate timely hydrometeorological data collection and transmission system at basin level, while also strengthening relevant national and regional capacities. This information will be shared between the MRC’s four member countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. The Mekong-HYCOS project will establish a basin wide hydrometeorological information system, which spatially covers mainstream and main tributaries of the Mekong river system. It is expected that under the Mekong-HYCOS project, more than 30 hydro-meteorological stations has been upgraded. The Mekong-HYCOS system will be integrated into the existing MRC monitoring system, while improving the national hydrological networks and river monitoring/forecasting capacities.

The project will be managed under the Information and Knowledge Management Programme (IKMP) in the Technical Support Division (TSD) of the MRC Secretariat. It will be ensured that all data collected basin wide are securely available in timely manner at the Office of the Secretariat in Phnom Penh (OSP) and the Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV).  Each country will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of its part of the system with the support and co-ordination of the MRC. The member countries are responsible for flood forecasting within their own territory and committed to share relevant data and information in the framework of Mekong-HYCOS.

The Consultant will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the Mekong-HYCOS project, including all technical, administrative and financial aspects.

6.            Outputs: The Mekong-HYCOS project will be completed in full compliance with all applicable donor funding agreements, the Project Design Document and Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS) procedures and standards.

The Consultant will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Mekong-HYCOS project in full consultation and agreement with the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS).

The Consultant will also ensure the achievement, consolidation and sustainability of the technical capacities and systems established by the project

 7.            Tasks:

·         Manage all technical, administrative and financial activities of the Mekong-HYCOS project to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the project in full compliance with all applicable donor funding agreements, the Project Design Document and MRCS procedures and standards.

·                Manage and supervise the activities of international, regional, national and supplier experts.

·                Disseminate information and provide presentations about the Mekong-HYCOS project as required.

·                Field visits and data terminal inspection

·                Delivery of on-the-job trainings during the field visits and data terminal inspection

·                Organize and provide adequate operation and maintenance material, including spare-parts needed for the continued operation of all system components

·                Ensure the implementation of the operational procedures at monitoring stations and national line agencies.

·                Ensure and implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control of HYCOS data at MRCS and Line Agencies.

·                Implement the use of HYCOS data in the Flood Forecasting procedures of PFMMP

·                Organize the Project Coordination Committee meeting and the Hydro-met Operators meetings

·                Evaluations of the project after the end of installation phase and by the end of the project implementation period

·                Prepare technical, administrative and financial reports as required.

·                Organise the Final Regional Workshop to summarise the outcome of the project and propose the future improvement and sustainability plan of the network

NOTE: the official language for all written and spoken communications is English.

 8.            Responsibilities:

·                Ensure all tasks are completed in full consultation and coordination with other programs and projects in the MRCS, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) National Mekong Committees (NMCs) and national line agencies.

·                Ensure all tasks are completed with the full agreement of the MRCS after completing the appropriate consultations above.

·                Ensure all tasks are completed in full accordance with world’s best practice properly adapted to the specific needs of the MRCS and the Mekong River Basin.

·                Ensure that the PMU would:

                                                              i.       act as a focal point to coordinate the project activities implemented in and by the participating countries

                                                            ii.      Contribute to the management of the regional database based at the MRCS

                                                          iii.      Provide services (training, on-going assistance and advice etc.) and to a lesser extent: (1) foster regional technical and scientific cooperation in the field of flood monitoring and management; (2) provide a forum for exchange of expertise and knowledge.

                                                          iv.      Ensure technical back-up to he Line Agencies staff

9.            Itinerary: The Consultant is expected to mobilize as soon as possible (tentatively planned for September 2010).  Detailed itineraries and work plans have been set out during the implementation of the project (planned from September 2010 to September 2011).

 10.        Reporting line:

MRC Division or Section:      Technical Services Division

Supervisor:                              Information and Knowledge Management Programme Coordinator

 11.        Qualifications / Requirement:

Essential:

·                Master degree or equivalent qualification in hydrology, water resources engineering or related scientific field.

·                Thorough knowledge of the organization and operation of international/national hydrological services and technical systems.

·                Ten (10) years varied experience in hydrology, water resources engineering or related fields including a) design and operation of hydrological databases, b) hydrological data collection, processing, management and dissemination through the internet and c) modern monitoring and telemetry techniques and equipment.

·                Ability to cooperate in a dynamic international environment.

·                Excellent command of written and spoken English language.

Desirable:

·                Previous experience in international water resources monitoring and associated capacity development projects.

·                Knowledge and experience in hydrological modeling and operational flood forecasting systems.

·                Familiar with the concept and practice of integrated water management issues in trans-boundary river basins.

·                Knowledge of the institutional and technical aspects of the WMO WHYCOS programme and its regional HYCOS components.

·                Familiarity with the structure and role of the MRCS and the water resources management issues in the Mekong River Basin.

·                Abilities in written and/or spoken French, Khmer, Lao, Thai or Vietnamese languages.

 12.        Signature Block:

Consultant                                           IKM  Programme Coordinator

 Name:_________________                   Name:_________________

 Date:__________________                   Date: _________________

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