Nigeria Seeks Lead Dam Safety Expert for World Bank-Funded Project

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) - DAMS SAFETY/DAMS MONITORING /CIVIL ENGINEERING EXPERT- LEAD EXPERT. Reference No : FMWR&S/SPIN/INDV/CS/2025/18A 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) - Dams Safety/Dams Monitoring /Civil Engineering Expert. The consulting services (“the Services”) include recruiting an Dams Safety/Dams Monitoring /Civil Engineering Expert to serve as the lead expert for 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/IQDvwLHGqzrARILcQFIL-eXOAW5ccw0TakrmR8UM20nMCFo?e=bzFufX and https://1drv.ms/b/c/7a90ad26eaee9cce/IQDms4-ltj5tRKgUjNA176yNARyv_0WO_auxD6ZdX3o0DfQ?e=pLemee. 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 (Post graduate) in Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 30 years of progressive professional experience in dam engineering, dam safety assessment, rehabilitation, and operation of large dams.
• Proven experience as a lead or senior member of international dam safety review panels or equivalent advisory bodies.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in structural stability analysis, hydraulic design of spillways and outlet works, geotechnical engineering, and seismic safety assessments for large dams.
• Demonstrated experience in the review of dam instrumentation, monitoring systems, O&M manuals, and Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs).
• Familiarity with rehabilitation and remedial works on embankment and concrete dams, including construction methods and QA/QC systems.
• Knowledge of risk management approaches, hazard reduction strategies, and integration of climate change resilience in dam safety planning.
• Exposure to multipurpose water infrastructure projects with hydropower, irrigation, and flood management functions.
• Familiarity with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), specifically ESS4 (Community Health and Safety), and the legacy OP 4.37 (Safety of Dams).
• Knowledge of international dam safety guidelines (e.g ., ICOLD, USACE, FERC standards).
• Experience in planning and managing construction programs, complex construction works such as grouting technologies for cut-off walls, coffer dams and similar works for existing dams in particular
• Experience in construction and management of dams in general with particular experience in remedial works for large dams, particularly in similar types and size of embankment dams
• 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 , 202 6 . 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: info@spinproject.ng Signed: National Project Coordinator Agency: Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 100000.0 USD