Job descriptionProject BackgroundThe Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has established a Matching Grant Fund (MGF) to catalyse enhanced productivity and exports of macadamia and mango in terms of volume and value. The MGF is under the Malawi Trade and Investment Programme (MTIP), a five-year FCDO-funded initiative which aims to break Malawi\u2019s cycle of low growth through driving exports. Specifically, the fund is targeted at; i) macadamia and mango mid-sized farms (MSF) with landholding from 3 to 40 ha with existing or planned export partnerships through off-takers; and ii) smallholder farmer (SHF) cooperative organisations involved in macadamia and mango production, with existing or planned export partnerships through off-takers.AssignmentMGF intends to engage the services of a qualified construction contractor to undertake the rehabilitation of the Mchoka Dam Spillway, which is in the Nsaru, Lilongwe. The rehabilitation works are expected to restore and strengthen the dam\u2019s spillway infrastructure to improve water flow management, enhance irrigation reliability, and ultimately support increased agricultural productivity. The water will be used by TTTheme Farms, a 23 ha macadamia farm that is 3km away from Mchoka Dam. The contractor will be responsible for carrying out all works in line with designs, technical specifications, and safety standards. This assignment is critical to ensuring the long-term functionality and sustainability of the dam.\u00a0ObjectivesThe objectives of the assignment include to:Undertake a detailed site assessment and verification of existing dam spillway conditions to inform the reconstruction works.Prepare or update the designs and technical specifications for the reconstruction of the Dam Spillway.Execute the reconstruction works of the dam spillway based on prepared\/updated designs and specifications.Scope of WorkThe Contractor will undertake the following tasks:\u00a0A. Site Assessment and PreparationConduct a physical assessment of the current spillway and dam structure, identifying weaknesses, damages, and risks.Clear and prepare the site for reconstruction, ensuring safety protocols and environmental safeguards are observed.\u00a0B. Design and Technical DocumentationReview existing designs (if available) and update or prepare new designs and technical specifications for the spillway rehabilitation.Submit the final design package for review and approval by TTTheme before commencing reconstruction works.\u00a0C. Reconstruction WorksMobilize equipment, materials, and qualified personnel to the site.Execute reconstruction of the spillway in accordance with approved designs and specifications.D. ReportingPrepare and submit a completion report, including photographic evidence of works completed.DeliverablesThe Contractor will provide the following deliverables:Site Assessment- Identification of potential risks, construction challenges, and mitigation measures. Work plan including timeline for the reconstruction works.Engineering Design and Technical Documentation- Design for the spillway reconstruction incorporating the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) and technical specifications.Rehabilitation of Spillway Structure- Completion of all works for the spillway rehabilitation in line with design and specifications.Progress reports detailing work completed, challenges faced, and mitigation strategies.Final Completion Report and Handover- Comprehensive report documenting all works carried out.\u00a0Timing and DurationThe assignment should commence as soon as possible to be completed no later than 30 September 2025.The work should be completed according to the following timeline:Job requirementsQualificationsThe selected contractor will require the following expertise:At least 5 years\u2019 experience in the construction and\/or rehabilitation of water infrastructure such as dams, spillways, irrigation systems, or similar civil works.Demonstrated ability to prepare and work with engineering designs.Commitment to comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations relevant to dam construction and rehabilitation.At least three references from previous clients for similar works completed in the past 5 years.Strong record of timely delivery of projects within budget and in compliance with specifications.Ready to Apply?Interested parties should submit a comprehensive proposal inclusive of:Technical proposal detailing approach, methodology, experience in conducting similar assignments in MalawiTeam composition and qualificationsDetailed timeline for assignment completionFinancial proposal with detailed breakdown of expensesReferences from similar previous projectsThe deadline for applications is\u00a0Thursday, 4th September 2025 by 1700 Hours. Clarifications and final submissions should be made to the following email:\u00a0MalawiMGF@adamsmithinternational.com<\/p>\n
Apply Via:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/adamsmithinternational1.recruitee.com\/o\/terms-of-reference-rehabilitation-of-a-spillway-for-mchoka-dam-in-nsaru-lilongwe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/adamsmithinternational1.recruitee.com\/o\/terms-of-reference-rehabilitation-of-a-spillway-for-mchoka-dam-in-nsaru-lilongwe","_company_name":"Adam Smith International","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[15],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[14],"class_list":{"0":"post-3508","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-lilongwe","7":"job-type-contract"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/3508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=3508"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=3508"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/malawi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}