International Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Specialist – World Bank-Funded Water Supply Supervision, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Dong Myeong Engineering Consultants & Architecture Co., Ltd. (DMEC), a Korean engineering consultancy, is preparing a proposal for the World Bank-funded "Consultancy Services for Design Review and Construction Supervision" (RFP No. CWSIP/S1) under the Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project (CWSIP), Bangladesh. The Client is the Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA).
The assignment covers design review, contract administration and construction supervision of two Design-Build contracts for system improvement and the formation of 46 Smart District Metered Areas (DMAs) in the MOHARA and Modunaghat & Kalurghat water supply systems. A key objective of the project is to reduce NRW to target leakage levels. The contract period is approximately 54 months, with commencement expected in January 2027.
Position: Non-Revenue Water Specialist (International Key Expert)
Input: 18 person-months
Location: Chattogram, Bangladesh
Main Responsibilities (indicative)
- Review the contractors' NRW reduction approach, including DMA establishment, pressure management, active leakage control and commercial loss reduction
- Review and approve DMA baseline assessments and water balance calculations
- Monitor NRW performance in each DMA against the target levels and recommend corrective measures
- Advise CWASA on customer metering and commercial loss reduction measures
- Support the training of CWASA staff in NRW management
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum B.Sc. in Water/Sanitary Engineering, or Civil Engineering with specialization in water technology
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in DMA establishment, pressure management, leak detection and commercial loss reduction, including at least 10 years on international assignments
- At least 2 projects as NRW Specialist in DMA establishment, pressure management, leak detection and commercial loss reduction for a water supply system of more than 150 km of pipeline and over 15,000 service connections within the last 7 years
- Fluency in English
- Experience in World Bank-funded projects and in South Asia is an advantage
How to Apply
Please submit your CV in the World Bank format, together with your availability and expected monthly remuneration rate (USD), by [15 November 2026]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position is subject to the award of the contract.