International GIS Specialist (Water Supply Networks) – 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. The Consultant is also responsible for updating CWASA's GIS database of water networks. The contract period is approximately 54 months, with commencement expected in January 2027.
Position: GIS Specialist (International Key Expert)
Input: 12 person-months
Location: Chattogram, Bangladesh
Main Responsibilities (indicative)
- Study the existing GIS maps of the Chattogram service area and update the GIS databases, with verification where required
- Extract data from the contractors' as-built drawings and update the GIS database of water networks for the entire town
- Prepare the Report on GIS Database and hand over the finalized database to CWASA
- Support the integration of GIS data with DMA, asset and customer information
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning or Geography with specialization in GIS
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in implementing GIS-based systems in the water sector
- Experience in the design and construction of GIS for water supply networks
- At least 1 project in the supervision/implementation of a GIS for a water supply system of at least 400 km of pipeline and over 25,000 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.