Long Term Consultant: International Specialist: Rural Infrastructure Engineer - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project

Master’s qualification or tertiary qualification from a recognized institution majoring in civil engineering, preferably at M.Sc. level in irrigation engineering, water resources engineering, roads engineering or a related field. At least 10 years experience in irrigation or rural roads project design. Extensive experience collaborating with other specialists on agriculture, social, environment, marketing, hydrology, geotechnical, electrical engineering, nature-based solutions, and mechanical engineering. Familiar with the requirements of international development agencies in financial intermediary designed projects. Experience working in LAO PDR (preferred). Experience working with ADB preferred. Experience working in ASEAN countries – particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia considered as an advantage. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues verbally and in writing. Fluent in English (written and spoken). Thai or Lao language skills (preferred).

Coordinate with government officials and enterprises to understand subproject environments, climate risks, and gender considerations. Advise on scheme selection, water source location, structures, potential risks, and integration of gender-responsive features and nature-based solutions. Determine crop water requirements, water availability, and water balances considering climate risks. Prepare preliminary layouts for irrigation, drainage, and farm roads, and advise on irrigation delivery methods. Review concept stage drawings and DED prepared by national consultants and brief design consultants on required changes. Coordinate with technical team members and provincial consultants on rural roads and irrigation development plans, site surveys, designs, contract documents, and cost estimates. Monitor progress and work with consultants on establishing Water User Associations (WUAs) with active women participation and training for system maintenance. Monitor progress and work with consultants on establishing village road maintenance units. Monitor project progress through subproject selection, feasibility studies, DED, development plans, designs, construction supervision, and operations. Review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) prepared by national construction supervision firms. Provide an O&M report covering civil works and incorporating M&E and O&M guidelines. Provide technical aspects for progress reports and technical guidelines.