Recruitment of an Individual Consultant Assistant to the Head of Labor-Intensive Works

SOLICITATION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COUNTRY NAME : BURUNDI

PROJECT NAME : SUPPORT PROJECT FOR PRODUCTIVE SOCIAL SAFETY NETS AND EMPLOYMENT - MERANKABANDI II

MISSION TITLE: RECRUITMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU) STAFF FOR THE SUPPORT PROJECT FOR PRODUCTIVE SOCIAL SAFETY NETS AND EMPLOYMENT - CASH FOR JOBS "MERANKABANDI"

IDA_BI 9440 Grant

Issued : October 28, 2026

The Government of the Republic of Burundi has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the Support Project for Productive Social Safety Nets and Employment "MERANKABANDI II", and intends to use part of this grant to make payments for the service contracts of the Project Management Unit (PMU) staff for the following positions:

• Head of Labor-Intensive Works (RTHIMO);
• Manager of Labor-Intensive Works (CTHIMO) ;
• Assistant to the Head of Labor-Intensive Works (ARTHIMO);

The services (tasks) of these consultants ("Services") are detailed in the terms of reference, which are available at the address indicated below in this call for expressions of interest, as well as on the website: www.merankabandi2.bi, the NETPRESS agency website, www.lerenouveau.bi, and the Intercontact website.

The Consultant will provide Services for the duration of the Project, including a six-month probationary period and an annual performance evaluation, which may lead to contract termination if unsatisfactory.

The Support Project for Productive Social Safety Nets and Employment - Cash for Jobs "MERANKABANDI" invites eligible consultants ("Consultants") to express their interest in providing the services described in the terms of reference. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience for the execution of the Services, namely:

• A cover letter;
• A detailed and signed curriculum vitae;
• A certified copy of the diploma or certificate in lieu of diploma;
• A certificate(s) of services rendered or employment certificate;
• Any other reference document justifying experience in similar services, etc.

The candidates sought must meet the following criteria:

1. For the Head of Labor-Intensive Works (RTHIMO):

• Hold at least a university degree (Master's level) in public works, development, civil or rural engineering, or equivalent;
• Have at least 5 years of experience in Labor-Intensive Works (LIW) (tracks and roads, watershed and marshland development);
• Have proven experience in managing works involving a significant number of workers (at least 5 sites with a minimum of 250 workers each);
• Have experience in organizing and simultaneously managing sites scattered across different locations;
• Have experience in projects financed by international donors, preferably the World Bank, would be an asset;
• Have knowledge of maintenance methods, preferably using LIW techniques;
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Be prepared to manage stressful situations;
• Possess a very good command of French;
• Be able to communicate in Kirundi and Swahili;
• Knowledge of English is an asset;
• Proficiency in basic computer software (with certificate): Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

1. For the Manager of Labor-Intensive Works (CTHIMO) 

• Hold at least a university degree (Master's level) in public works, development, civil or rural engineering, or equivalent;
• Have 3 years of experience in LIW (tracks and roads, watershed and marshland development);
• Have proven experience in managing works involving a significant number of workers (at least 2 sites with a minimum of 250 workers each);
• Have experience in organizing and simultaneously managing sites scattered across diff...