REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(SELECTION OF NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS AS FIELD IRRIGATION ENGINEERS

Ministry of Water and Environment Through the project management unit of the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (UWSSP - PMU, Aden) intend to Select National qualified individual consultants as field Irrigation Engineers for Conducting consultancy services for Rapid Assessment and Detailed Design of Modern Irrigation Systems in Al-Mosaymer (Lahj) and Al-Selow (Taiz)) for the project titled Enhancing Resilience of Agriculture and Food Security in Yemen.

Scope of consultancy service: 

the services will include several main tasks as follows:  

• - Conducting rapid field assessments of current irrigation practices, infrastructure and collecting the relevant data   
• - Conducting a Socio-economic screening
• - Designing efficient modern irrigation systems 
• - Preparing technical designs, drawings, and specifications of modern irrigation systems
• - Estimating quantities and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs)  
• - Providing recommendations for implementation

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained attached to this request for expressions of interest: (Click Here for Full TOR)

The Urban Water Supply and Sanitation project (UWSSP-PMU) now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services.

Interested Consultants must provide specific information which demonstrates that they are fully qualified to perform the services. The required Qualification and Experience: 

• Academic: B.Sc. in Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources or related; M.Sc. preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in irrigation design, preferably in smallholder contexts and with experience preparing procurement packages.
• Demonstrated experience in participatory approaches, socio-economic screening and working with WUAs and local authorities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic modeling tools and MS Office.
• Knowledge of solar pumping systems and energy-efficient irrigation practices.
• Strong report writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Prior experience in similar projects funded by international agencies such as UNDP, World Bank is an advantage.

The implementation period of the assignments above is Two months and The Expected start date of assignments is September 15, 2025. 
The shortlist for assignment will be drawn up following the evaluation of CVs and useful information in response to this notice of expression of interest including references. Potential candidates will be required to provide information on their general qualifications as an individual consultant, their mission-relevant experience, their experience in the region and sector as well as their language ability.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the selection method applicable to Individual Consultants as defined in the UWSSP and UNDP Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services.