Masterplan
*This position description needs to be read in conjunction with the
Request for Tender (RFT) and Project Brief, which are only available
upon request.
OVERVIEW
An agreement between the Government of Victoria and the Government of
Timor Leste (GRDTL) has recently been approved for Stage 1 of a Dili
Sanitation and Drainage Masterplan - to be completed by mid 2012 at an
approximate total cost of $2M, including in kind contributions from
Melbourne Water, Yarra Valley Water and WSP.
The project will deliver medium and long term masterplans for the
improvement of both the sanitation and drainage systems in Dili. A
number of pilot programs will also be delivered during Stage 1 to test
sanitation improvement options.
A Joint Venture is proposed between and Melbourne Water and Yarra
Valley Water to deliver the Masterplan. Work has already commenced
under the guidance of a Steering Committee comprising representatives
of GRDTL, Melbourne Water and Yarra Valley Water. As outlined in the
Project Brief, some personnel have already been appointed to work on
Stage 1 of the Project.
Tenders are being called from suitably experienced consultancy firms
to develop the Dili Sanitation and Drainage Masterplan by mid 2012.
Melbourne Water and Yarra Valley Water are seeking a suitably
experienced Manager, based in Dili until approximately June 2012, to
lead all elements of the project including management of contracts,
liaising with GRDTL stakeholders and ensuring all resources in
Melbourne and Dili are deployed efficiently to meet agreed timelines.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
1. Overall direction and management of a team of people working in
Dili and in Melbourne to produce medium and long term sanitation and
drainage masterplans.
2. Oversee the management of design and construction of a number of
sanitation pilot projects aimed at assessing community expectations
and acceptance. These will be managed by the Pilot Project Manager who
reports to the Masterplan Manager.
3. Direction/coordination of Melbourne based staff of MW, YVW and
consultants and Dili personnel in the development of a Sanitation and
Drainage Masterplan (including some concept designs and costings) as
outlined in the Project Brief.
4. High level stakeholder management of government representatives.
5. Resource management of personnel and budgets
6. Reporting to the Steering Committee, Melbourne Water and Yarra
Valley Water on progress.
7. Management of all procurement associated with Stage 1 of the DSDMP
in accordance with GRDTL law and procedures.
SELECTION CRITERIA – Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant will have:
1. Relevant engineering or related qualifications
2. Experience in development of long term strategy
3. A working knowledge of urban sanitation in developing countries
and/or drainage systems
4. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
5. Demonstrated high level stakeholder management skills.
6. Considerable experience working in developing communities
7. Preferably some proficiency in Tetum and/or Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portugese
8. A commitment to live in Dili for the term of the appointment
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
The successful applicant will be engaged under contract by Melbourne
Water and Yarra Valley Water for a period of approximately 10 months
from September 2011 to June 2012.
This contract has an upper limit of AUD$200K although we would welcome
submissions with a total cost less than this amount.
APPLICATIONS
To request a copy of the RFT and Project Brief, please send your CV
and a covering letter (expression of interest) to
rebecca.king@yvw.com.au by Thursday 30 June, 2011. A response will be
issued within 48 hours of receiving your CV and expression of interest
letter. Applicants who meet the above criteria will be sent a copy of
the RFT and Project Brief via email to enable preparation and
submission of a formal proposal in accordance with the RFT.
The closing time for submission of formal proposals in accordance with
the RFT is 2:00pm (Melbourne time, VIC, Australia) on Wednesday 13
July, 2011.
General inquiries should be made to Liz Roder on +670-7415879 or via
email to lizrodertimor@gmail.com or liz.roder@melbournewater.com.
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