Sewer Maintenance & Asset Management Technician

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (ADVERTISEMENT) 28 July 2026 The Project South Tarawa Sanitation Project (STSP) Assignment Title Sewer Maintenance & Asset Management Technician (Open/International) Reference No. KI-MISE-564514-CS-INDV The Government of Kiribati (GOK) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the South Tarawa Sanitation Project ( STSP) - P176108 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The STSP through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE) now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services for one (1) full-time Sewer Maintenance & Asset Management Technician . The Consultant will initially be recruited for 16 months, with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal. It is anticipated the Consultant will commence by Q3 2026 on a full-time basis. A Time-Based Contract will be signed under which both parties (MISE and the Consultant) will agree on a monthly rate and any employer contributions to the Kiribati Provident Fund (KPF) if applicable. The Consultant would be subject to a probationary period of three months, with a performance review by MISE to determine whether the Consultant will continue to be engaged beyond the probationary period. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: Qualification, Skills and Experience Essential Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / public health / environmental management from a recognized university at least of 7 years’ experience in operational management of sewerage networks is required, and it is desirable to have associated customer services, routine and preventive maintenance, asset management, and service improvement planning. Specific working experience of at least three years with a public or private water / wastewater operator or utility in the operation of sewerage systems is a requirement Desirable Experience of working i