The USAID Iraq Together/Ma’an (معاً) activity (Ma’an hereafter), supports select Iraqi government entities at the national, regional, provincial, and district levels to improve service delivery performance through the use of technology and process standardization while increasing the availability of and access to information, particularly related to public services. Ma’an also fosters improved and inclusive relationships and engagement between the Government and the communities they serve. Ma’an’s goal is more equitable, efficient, and sustainable public services.
Chemonics- USAID Iraq Together/Ma’an (معاً) activity (Ma’an hereafter) seeks a STTA Sewage Water Treatment Consultant based in Iraq-Najaf with possibility to travel to the other locations. The Sewage Water Treatment Consultant Will Provide Technical Assistance to Control Untreated Sewage Discharge Impact on Potable Water Treatment Plants Intakes.
Responsibilities and Key Tasks of the Consultant:
Under this Scope of Work, the sewage water treatment consultant shall perform the following tasks:
Task 1: Hold Introductory Meetings with Stakeholders to Introduce the Intervention Obtain Buy-in and Create a Specialized Team.
In coordination with Ma’an field team, the consultant will hold meetings with relevant stakeholders to introduce Ma’an, the interventions, the outputs, and outcomes that will be achieved upon the completion of the intervention. Ma’an will obtain buy-in from all the relevant stakeholders and will request the formation of a specialized team per a pre-defined selection criterion.
Task 2: Hold Meetings with Relevant Stakeholders to Identify the Causes Behind Sewage Water Discharged into the River.
The consultant will facilitate discussions with the specialized team and will equip the team with the necessary tools to identify the causes behind the discharge of raw sewage into the rivers.
The consultant will collaborate closely with a specialized team to gather all necessary data to identify existing discharge outlet points within the targeted area. This includes outlets from existing STPs and those directly from the sewage and stormwater networks. The consultant will support the specialized team in determining the location of all existing STPs outfalls in the targeted area, utilizing digital tools such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or satellite imagery. Specifically, the consultant will assist relevant stakeholders in identifying but not limited to:
- All existing STPs outfalls within the targeted districts.
- The location of STPs outfalls near potable water treatment plant intakes to ensure there is no contamination risk.
Additionally, the consultant will work with stakeholders to identify all existing stormwater outlets affected by sewage due to illegal connections to the stormwater network. By leveraging advanced digital tools and collaboration with stakeholders, this initiative aims to enhance understanding and management of wastewater and stormwater systems, contributing to improved environmental and public health outcomes.
Task 4: Provide the Specialized Team with Practical Solutions for Outstanding Load of Pollution that Goes into the River.
By applying this equation, the consultant and specialized team can assess the effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes in reducing BOD5 levels to meet regulatory standards. This process ensures compliance with environmental regulations and contributes to the protection and preservation of water resources in accordance with Iraqi standards.
The consultant, in collaboration with the specialized team, will work to provide practical solutions to ensure that the locations of STPs outfalls fall within allowable limits from potable water system intakes to mitigate contamination risks. The suggested practical solutions that consultant will support include:
- Provide technical support to the sewage directorate to improve the efficiency of the sewage treatment process through providing a rehabilitation plan for treatment units to make sure the plant outfall does not exceed the permissible limits and protect water resources.
- In coordination with the Objective 2 team on intervention 2.7, provide technical support to the sewage directorate through an awareness campaign to advocate for behavior change.
- A technical study to support the targeted sewage directorates to change the path of the identified outfall points and distancing them away from water intakes. Part of the study will be developed through the consultation sessions proposed under Objective 2 intervention 2.5. The consultation sessions will bring together the PC service committee, GO, CSOs and Mukhtars to identify the appropriate solutions that lead to reducing sewage water discharge into the river.
Task 5: Work with Specialized Team to Issue Recommendations to be Submitted to the Governor for Review, Input and Approval.
The consultant in cooperation with Ma’an team will work with the specialized team to submit the final recommendations to the governor and/or the provincial service effort team at the targeted provinces to reduce the discharge of untreated sewage water to reduce contamination.
Task 6: Work with Specialized Team to Implement the Approved Solutions to Decrease the Sewage Water Discharge into the Rivers.
The consultant in cooperation with Ma’an team will provide technical assistance to the sewage directorates and GOs to take the lead on implementing the approved solutions to reduce sewage water discharge and contamination. Furthermore, the consultant will support the sewage directorates and GOs in prioritizing the implementation of solutions.
Task 7: Prepare the Final Report.
Develop a final report including all supporting documents developed during the implementation of the intervention. The report will include a general description of data gathering and the proposed practical solutions. The report will include a description of how the intervention was implemented highlighting achievements, results, recommendations, next steps, challenges, lessons learned, and proposed solutions. The report should be submitted in English and Arabic.
Estimated timeframes, deadlines, number of participants for each training & workshops and the institutes they represent, for completing tasks and deliverables under this scope of work will be updated once the advisor is hired in consultation with The Ma’an activity stakeholders. The final report and all deliverables are to be developed in English and in Arabic as requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in sewage treatment plants.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants.
- Prior experience working with the provincial sewage directorates to conduct an assessment and improve the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants.
- Proven record in conducting training in the related technical area.
- Good reports writing skills .
- Minimum four (4) years’ experience with USAID or other donor-funded projects are strongly preferred.
- Full professional proficiency in Arabic is required and English language skills is de
Duty Station:
The Local Sewage Water Treatment Consultant will be based in Najaf with possibility to travel to the other locations. Under this SOW, Ma’an activity will cover all other indirect implementation costs, including air and ground transportation, and phone communications. This position is open to Iraqi nationals residing in Iraq-Najaf.
EEO Statement
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors
Application Instructions:
Please apply via this link by July 30, 2024.