Hill Lakes/Demo Plot Irrigation Network Operationalization in Union of Deir El Ahmar, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate - MASAR-LB-VNGI-003-SP/2020

The MASAR for Local Governments Programme (Maintaining Strength and Resilience) funded by the EU MADAD trust fund, seeks to build the institutional capacity and strengthen the resilience of local governments and their host, displaced and refugee populations.

The MASAR programme targets three areas in Lebanon heavily affected by the refugee crisis, mainly Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, and the coastal plain north of Tripoli. By focusing on improving area-based planning, service delivery and local economic development, the programme seeks to help local governments develop long-term solutions to the challenges they face.

VNG International (the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities), being one of the four consortium MASAR partners, is implementing a pilot project in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate to operationalize two hill lakes in Btedaii and Bechwat villages respectively, by connecting them to the main irrigation network and improving their efficiency.  

VNG International is seeking a short-term National Contractor for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the irrigation network linking the hill lakes to the main network,  by installing new main lines, with filter units  and flow meters to improve the quality of irrigation water and rationalize its consumption.

Location: Villages of Btedaii & Bechwat

Expected implementation phase: January until end of April 2021

The minimum qualifications and skills for this assignment:  

1. Education: 

• Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Civil or Agriculture, Hydrology or related field  

1. Professional Experience:  

• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in irrigation projects in the open field and under-protected structures 
• Proven experience in executing similar projects of installing irrigation main lines to Hill Lakes 
• Experience working with Lebanese local governments is an advantage  
• Proficiency in English is a requirement; 
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel); 
• Experience in writing reports and presenting as built maps
• Reference from at least one related previous assignment within the last 3 years