[Hiring] Consultant- Independent Engineering Review @International Water Management Institute

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, non-profit, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to address water-related challenges in developing countries and scale up sustainable solutions. IWMI is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a CGIAR research center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of researchers operating in approximately 56 countries.

IWMI is implementing the Al-Murunah project, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), which focuses on enhancing climate resilience through improved water security across the MENA region. One of the pilot activities under this programme is the Faria’a Spring Rehabilitation, implemented by the Palestinian Hydrology Group (PHG). The rehabilitation work includes a broad spectrum of civil, hydrological, mechanical, electrical, and landscaping activities designed to restore the spring, improve water conveyance, rehabilitate irrigation canals, enhance safety, and create community-friendly spaces. Key activities include:

• Natural spring rehabilitation and channel protection
• Construction of stone retaining walls and channel stone linings
• Site leveling, grading, and environmental protection
• Construction of concrete structures, including the storage tank, foundations, and slabs
• Installation of water distribution systems, irrigation pipelines, and pumping units
• Electrical installations (lighting poles, MDB, solar lighting units)
• Installation of a biogas digester system, toilets, service room, and landscaping
• Rehabilitation of agricultural irrigation canals (cleaning, repairs, plastering)

Given the importance of the Wadi Fari’a pilot as a demonstration of nature-based and community-centered water management, IWMI requires an independent engineering review to verify whether the works have been completed according to the tender requirements and to identify any deficiencies, deviations, or risks that may affect the functionality, structural integrity, long-term sustainability, or safety of the interventions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The consultant shall undertake a comprehensive technical review of all activities specified below:

• Civil, structural, and stone works
• Hydrological and mechanical works
• Electrical works
• Landscaping, exterior works, and agricultural planting
• Agricultural irrigation canal rehabilitation
• Environmental and safety compliance
• Verification of quantities and documentation

Please refer to the Terms of Reference at the following link for further information on the above tasks:

ToRs_Independent Engineering Review Wadi Faria_Pilot_UWL.docx

Please refer to the website for more information on the project.

https://almurunah.iwmi.org/

Requirements

The assignment can be undertaken by a qualified individual consultant or an engineering firm. The lead engineer should have extensive experience in civil, hydraulic, irrigation, mechanical, and electrical engineering works similar to those described in the Terms of Reference. Familiarity with spring rehabilitation, nature-based water solutions, and Palestinian technical standards is preferred.

Benefits

This is a globally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals and organizations with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. IWMI offers a competitive rate for this assignment, with the contract duration estimated at approximately 3 to 4 weeks.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the consultancy by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on December 26, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Individual applications must include a CV, cover letter, financial proposal and three (3) references. Organizations’ application must include a Company profile, project proposal, financial proposal and three (3) references. The referees may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical to our mission. We offer a multicultural, multicolored, multigenerational, and multidisciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

About the company

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is an international, research-for-development organization that works with governments, civil society and the private sector to solve water problems in developing countries and scale up solutions. Through partnership, IWMI combines research on the sustainable use of water and land resources, knowledge services and products with capacity strengthening, dialogue and policy analysis to support implementation of water management solutions for agriculture, ecosystems, climate change and inclusive economic growth. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center with offices in 15 countries and a global network of scientists operating in more than 55 countries. www.iwmi.org