Recruitment of Geotechnical Specialist for Dam Safety Review Panel — Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Nigeria

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES AND SANITATION

SUSTAINABLE POWER AND IRRIGATION FOR NIGERIA(SPIN) PROJECT

IDA Credit No: IDA-76370

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES

RECRUITMENT OF DAM SAFETY REVIEW PANEL OF EXPERTS (DSRPOE) - GEOLOGICAL /GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EXPERT

Reference No: FMWR&S/SPIN/INDV/CS/2025/18B

The Federal Government of Nigeria on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project and intends to apply part of the funds for the engagement of Dam Safety Review Panel of Expert (DSRPOE) - Geological /Geotechnical Engineering Expert.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include recruiting an Geological /Geotechnical Engineering Expert to serve as one of the four Dam Safety Review Panel of Experts (DSRPOE) to provide independent expert advice and recommendations in the aspects of design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams, as well as remedial works for existing dams such as reviewing and assessing the adequacy of the dam's rehabilitation and safety improvement designs, construction procedures, operational plans, and maintenance programs on all aspects of dam safety related to the SPIN Project. The assignment is time-based and shall be for a period of two (2) years at initial award which may be further renewed upon satisfactory performance.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link https://1drv.ms/b/c/7a90ad26eaee9cce/IQA_0EA8CHjNQ7T3LbZPTG3NAWCQx7AaDkdrWrZ4cUlBdPM?e=fZjvhI and https://1drv.ms/b/c/7a90ad26eaee9cce/IQAvWrTbGdNYTIBl5e1g5NGYAcel9EK5mO0yVNDUCesjToc?e=NPiAyN

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, represented by the FPMU of the SPIN Project, now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide their Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The selected consultant may be required to provide additional documents to support his/her qualification and experience. The Consultant must have:

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering with specialization in soil and rock mechanics.

• At least 25 years of professional experience, including 10 years specifically in dam design, construction, or safety evaluation.

• Participated in three or more dam-safety review or rehabilitation projects, preferably under World Bank or comparable IFI programs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of foundation behavior, seepage control, slope stability, and embankment performance.

• Proficiency with modern analytical methods and software for geotechnical assessment.

• Demonstrated familiarity with World Bank ESS4/OP 4.37, ICOLD Bulletins 99 and 154, and national dam-safety practices.

• Strong communication, report-writing, and mentoring skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge to local engineers and technicians

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September. 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 9:00 am and 4:00 pm (Local time) Monday to Friday

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Thursday 15th January, 2026.

Attn: National Project Coordinator

Federal Project Management Unit

Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project

Federal Ministry of Water Resources & Sanitation,

Plot 1402, Abba Kyari Street, Off Adesoji Aderemi Street,

Apo-Abuja, FCT, Nigeria: Tel: +2348034432501

Email: [email protected]

Signed:

National Project Coordinator