Dorsch Impact GmbH is an independent, experienced and reliable consulting company active in international development cooperation. We provide tailor-made, sustainable solutions to address the global challenges of the future. Our work combines decades of diverse expertise with in-depth local knowledge. Together with our local partners, we develop and implement lasting solutions to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of individuals and communities worldwide. We are part of Dorsch Global, with over 7,500 experts across our global network delivering projects in more than 60 countries and striving to achieve our vision Together, we are shaping a sustainable tomorrow. For our growing business, we are looking to hire a Project Manager / Water Supply Expert (m/f) within the Water and Agriculture Department. You will join our team of consultants working across project management, technical backstopping, tendering, and business development. You will help lead the delivery of our donor-funded water supply projects while managing international and national expert teams and liaising with our clients and funding agencies. We are looking for motivated and committed colleagues (m/f) to support the day-to-day management of our on-going projects and contribute to the acquisition of new ones. Employment contract over 12 months (extendable).

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out project management and backstopping activities, including:
• Managing and supervising multidisciplinary teams of international and national experts;
• Assigning tasks and monitoring expert inputs and performance;
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff and national counterparts;
• Coordinating with home-office backstopping teams, subconsultants, and joint-venture or consortium partners;
• Reporting on progress (project work and financial status), milestones, KPIs, and deviations from baseline plans;
• Ensuring deliverables meet QA/AC standards, applicable design codes/standards, and client/donor requirements;
• Maintaining document control, version management, and a structured review/sign-off process;
• Serving as the primary point of contact for the client, employer, and funding agency;
• Liaising with government ministries, water utilities, regulators, municipalities, and local authorities; and,
• Managing expectations and negotiating solutions to technical and contractual issues with the client.

Performing expert assignments, including:

• Preparing master plans, feasibility studies, conceptual/preliminary designs, and detailed designs for water resource development (abstraction and treatment), supply and transmission, and network distribution projects. Proven experience in integrating energy-efficiency optimisation, non-revenue water reduction, and improved operational performance into planning and design solutions is preferred;
• Developing and supervising hydraulic models using established industry-standard software (e.g., EPANET, WaterGEMS/InfoWater);
• Drafting technical specifications, bills of quantities (BoQ), cost estimates, and engineering drawings;
• Preparing and ensuring the quality of all contractual reports: inception, draft and final reports, progress (monthly/quarterly), interim submissions (e.g., minutes of meeting, technical notes, etc.), presentations, and briefing materials for the client and donor; and,
• Ensuring timely, accurate, and well-structured reporting in the required formats.

Overseeing tendering procedures in line with donor requirements and guidelines (KfW, GIZ, World Bank, EU/EC, etc.), including:

• Drafting prequalification documents, tender/bidding documents, and technical specifications;
• Preparing and reviewing evaluation reports (prequalification, technical, and financial evaluation);
• Supporting contract negotiation and award and advising the client on procurement strategy and packaging of works; and,
• Applying relevant contract forms (e.g. FIDIC Red/Yellow Book) and standard donor bidding documents.

L eading and coordinating with the Business Development team on project acquisition activities, including:

• Contributing to expressions of interest (EoI) and pre-qualification submissions;
• Preparing fully-fledged technical and financial bids/proposals for new opportunities;
• Drafting methodology/approach write-ups;
• Supporting identification of new projects, partners, and key experts; and
• Contributing to the development of work plans, staffing schedules, and pricing.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field. A relevant master s degree is preferred.
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in managing water supply projects in an international development cooperation context, preferably in the MENA region and/or Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Excellent English and Arabic language skills. Language skills in French would be an asset.
• Prior work experience in donor funded water supply projects.
• Ability to work in intercultural teams and willingness to travel abroad.
• Communicate with clients and donor agencies.
• Proven writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Working experience in development cooperation.