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Call for Experts – Water and Sanitation Engineering (Expert Pool)

Water and Sanitation Engineer

1. Background 

Skat Consulting Ltd. is recruiting one or several Water and Sanitation Engineer(s) to join its pool of experts for construction supervision, technical assessments and design reviews for the ongoing project ApaSan28 funded by the Austrian Development Agency. Experts in the pool be considered for assignments in other projects implemented by SKAT in Moldova. These projects build upon SKAT’s successful initiatives in water, sanitation, and energy sectors in Moldova since 2009. The aim is to address rural water and sanitation challenges and promote sustainable decentralized WASH. SKAT works in partnership with the Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian pentru Cooperare SKAT in Moldova. 

This recruitment process aims to establish a pool of qualified experts who may be engaged for specific assignments based on project needs. More than one candidate may be selected under this recruitment process. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee a minimum volume of work or the award of specific assignments.

2. Project Objectives 

The projects aim to contribute to the provision of safely managed water services and sanitation in selected rural areas. This includes efforts to work towards the creation and rehabilitation of water supply systems, the implementation of septic tanks and the recognition of decentralized and safely managed sanitation options by authorities as viable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions for sanitation in rural Moldova.  

3. Scope of Work 

The Water and Sanitation Engineer will oversee the implementation of assigned water supply and sanitation project components. The expected workload will be determined by the needs and the contract will be valid until end of the ApaSan28 project (currently scheduled for April 2028) but it will depend on the evolution of the project and requested time by the Client. Key responsibilities include: 

• Supervising construction and design works with a focus on quality assurance. 

• Liaising with local public authorities, regional service operators, and other stakeholders. 

• Monitoring and evaluation of project progress, contribution to reporting as required 

• Proactively identifying and addressing risks to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget. 

• Representation of the project towards beneficiaries, local public authorities and other stakeholders.
• Capacity building and general support in the enhancement of water operator performance across the country.

• Any other task related to the development of water systems and sanitation solutions or measures in rural areas of Moldova.Take lead, coordination, and execution of assigned project components in accordance with the project proposal and donor requirements. Efficient planning and coordination with available resources within the team (incl. procurement, finance, M&E, admin staff).

• Preparing technical documentation for tender packages related to design and construction of water supply systems, including evaluating received offers. 

• When applicable, act as a focal point during tendering processes, liaise and coordinate the efforts of the team involved in the selection (including of procurement, finance and admin staff; representatives of beneficiaries, etc.) 
• Support other team members with technical assistance in the fields of water and sanitation.

4. Qualifications and Skills required 

5. Details, Location and Dates 

The position is based in Chisinau, Moldova. The consultant is required to be present in the field, as needed, to provide work supervision, dialogue with authorities and other relevant local stakeholders, and ensure effective coordination with the other project teams.

SKAT intends to establish a pool of qualified consultants through this selection process. Multiple candidates may be selected and engaged under separate consultancy/service agreements, depending on their expertise, availability and project needs. Specific assignments and the corresponding number of working days will be agreed upon individually. Selection for the pool does not guarantee any minimum volume of work.

The position is offered as a service contract and the remuneration will be based on working days.  

Start date of the contract is anticipated for approximately December 2026. 

End date of the contract is approximately April 2028. 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to ApaSan@int.skat.ch. The cover letter must clearly state the proposed fee, the preferred type of contract, and whether the proposed fee is inclusive or exclusive of applicable taxes. Applications that do not provide this information will not be considered.

Subject of the email: Water and Sanitation Engineer

The deadline for submitting your CV is November 18, 2026