Procurement of consultancy service for training delivery on Training on National Occupational standards

Consultant does have nationality in accordance with ITC Sub-Clause 4.2

Consultant shall submit valid business license indicating the stream of business in which the Consultant is engaged, in accordance with ITC Clause

Consultant is found to have no a conflict of interest as described in ITC Clause 5

Domestic Consultant has to submit a valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority, in accordance with ITC Clause 4.5(b) (iii)

Domestic Consultant has to submit VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority (in case of contract value specified in BDS Clause 4.5(b) (ii), in accordance with ITC Clause 4. 5(b)(ii)

Consultant has failed to submit Written statement by a power of attorney (or notary statement, etc.) proving that the person, who signed the Bid Proposal on behalf of the company/joint venture/consortium, is duly authorized to do so (ITC Sub-clause 23.2);

Renewed Commercial Registration Certificate for the fiscal year 2016 EFY

A Bid Proposal security is required, the amount of the Bid Proposal security shall be [insert the amount and currency required ranging from 0.5% to 2% of the total estimated contract pric20,000 (Twenty Thousand Birr) for the each LOT in the form of CPO or Unconditional Bank Guarantee.

Consultant has to quote prices in currency specified in the BDS in accordance with ITC Clause 20.

The average annual turnover for the period specified in Section 3, Evaluation Methodology and Criteria does not exceed the amount of the financial proposal of the Bid Proposal in value specified in the BD

Consultant has to submit other documents proofing its financial standing, as required in the BDS Clause 15.2(b);

Consultant has to submit financial statements certified by an independent auditor as required in ITC Clause 15.2(a) for the period specified in Section 3, Evaluation Methodology and Criteria

Shall not be exempted from duties and indirect taxes levied by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, or

1. Shall not be exempted from duties and indirect taxes levied by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, or 

2. Shall be exempted from duties and indirect taxes levied by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, or 

3. Shall be reimbursed by the Public Body for any such duties and indirect taxes levied by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia they might have to pay (or that the Public Body would pay such levies on behalf of the Consultant and the Personnel).

Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information about major relevant contracts successfully completed in the number and period specified in the BDS

Consultant has to submit Certificates of satisfactory execution of contracts provided by contracting parties to the contracts successfully completed in the period and budget as specified in the BDS Clause 16.3

Consultant has to complete its Technical Proposal, Form T 3 in accordance with Terms of Reference presented as per template in Section 6

The consultant shall propose 1 Trainer for maximum of Two Training topics if he/she fulfills the requirement for both the 2 topics.

Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form the Team Skill Matrix identifying the skills that are relevant to the role in the contract team and are required for successful execution of the contract

Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information related to its professional qualification and capability for the period specified in the BDS Clause 14.1

At least 3 staff currently work for the Consultant

The professional shall:-

•     Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering practice;

•     Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the forefront of a practice area to the delivery of engineering projects, systems and programs (including educational)

•     Have Knowledge of Kinematics: equations of motion 

•     Have the ability to use a range of fundamental engineering principles of forces and equations

•     Learn and develop new engineering theories and techniques in the workplace (optional).

•     Applied mathematics: Ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical methods; 

•     Dimensional analysis; 

•     Probability and statistics                                                  

•     － Applying appropriate advanced mathematical and numerical methods to analyze problems related to Transportation Engineering. － Be able to plan analyze and write computer programs for numerical methods and basic Engineering applications

－ perform mathematical computations for general engineering design and application purposes

•     Network Science－ Understand characteristics of typical network architectures principles of flow & queuing theory

－ applying equations of conservation of flow and queuing theory to engineering problems to derive applicable equations in engineering practice                                                 

－ differentiate between engineering situations that require deterministic & stochastic modeling; translate statistical data into engineering parameters; produce qualitative statistical modeling

•     Use of programming and application software: programming languages, graphing and statistical analysis tools, AutoCAD

•     ArcGIS and Remote sensing － use CAD software and simulation software to effectively produce 2D drawings representing engineering applications, including: a wide range of geometric shapes, maps and animated

•     Implement the knowledge required to ethical and innovative work practice － knowledge of contractual/legal/ regulatory stipulations of ethics, comparison to state of work to state of the art

•     Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions;

•     Apply and incorporate engineering knowledge embodied in standards, design guides, product datasheets, existing products and designs in order to produce reliable and economic results in a timely manner

•     Have Knowledge of fundamentals in transport planning: models, policy implications

•     Have ability to identify and define different road and transportation networks: public transport, freight transport & logistics

•     Have Knowledge of queuing analysis and shockwave equations    

•     Have Knowledge of traffic count and axle load study

•     Have Knowledge of numerical methods for pavement design and analysis

•     Have Knowledge of finite element analysis techniques for pavement design and analysis

•     Have Knowledge of fundamentals in traffic safety: accident analysis, models, road safety audit before & after analysis

•     Transport projects appraisal: cost-benefit analysis, multi-criteria analysis, stakeholder engagement and negotiations

•     Freight transportation: modeling, scale (last-mile, urban, regional, national, global)

•     Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

•     Interpret complex and technical documents, including relevant regulatory, legislative, organizational requirements, codes and standards, specifications; 

•     Prepare reports on standards and project compliance

•     Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design procedures, design inputs, design materials, etc.;

•     Apply and incorporate transportation engineering knowledge embodied in standards, design guides, product data sheets, existing products and designs in order to produce reliable and economic results in a timely manner.

•     Experience with use of applicable local codes and standards for design, construction and testing

•     Have Ability to research and apply suitable international codes as needed

•     Recognize the need for code compliance while achieving constructability.

•     Understand the compliance requirements for transportation projects regarding health, safety, and environmental issues

•     Identify and define the scope of the problem

•     Define, investigate, conceptualize and analyze complex transport engineering problems.

•     Identify Problems in transport engineering dealing with the design, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure as well as planning, design and operation of transport networks and systems

•     Identify Problems dealing with road infrastructure, port and other logistics infrastructure, airports

•     Identify Problems dealing with design of pavements for roads & airports •    Problems dealing with different variations of transport systems & networks and their operation: public transport, road transport, air transport, freight transport, non-motorized transport

•     Identify Problems dealing with safety of transportation systems: accident analysis methods, equitable distribution of risk amongst users of transport systems (fairness in transport)

•     Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques;

•     Conduct research to investigate: optimization of urban traffic flow, optimization of public transport systems, intelligent transportation systems, optimization of local logistics and supply chains, innovative solutions for transport safety problems, pavement materials, safe & efficient cycling networks; 

•     Identify commonly used data types, sources of data, tools used for analysis of most transportation engineering research; 

•     Identify the research objectives, priority needs in transportation engineering discipline for the development the country.

•     Collect, interpret and synthesize information (including historical data, current legislation and standards, stakeholder views and laboratory test results); 

•     Have Data required: preference survey data, data related to construction and maintenance costs, soil, land use, population data…etc;

•     Demonstrate a good understanding site conditions and how these need to be considered in the design process

•     Gather relevant information to undertake the project including developing briefs for obtaining missing information

•     Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of engineering problems;

•     Identify commonly used data types, sources of data, tools used for analysis of most transportation engineering research;

•     Utilize models to forecast transport scenarios and formulate basis of policy recommendations

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs and show/describe how the results were verified as correct.

•     Conceptual grasp of principles, understanding of programming languages and background processes for software

•     Use computer applications for information generation, management, data capture, extraction and analysis, design, storage and security.

•     Analysis and presentation of data in different formats and platforms

•     Firm grasp of computational efficiency and optimization, ability to modify design templates to specific needs, knowledge of the limits of analysis/design for software; 

•     Be Insightful selecting from available commercial software

•     Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions;

•     Identify, analyze and define criteria, requirements, conditions and constraints, for practice to create or adapt design solutions that are fit for purpose including operation, maintenance and reliability

•     Apply relevant engineering knowledge, including basic principles of highway geometric and pavement design

•     Understanding issues of serviceability and long term maintenance and function

•     Have Ability to design in more than one material

•     Design experience or (working knowledge of)

•     Have Detailed geometric design of roads; Railway route design; Design of airfields; Bridge pavement design; Detailed pavement design of roads and airfields •     Public transport system design: 

•     Have Network and schedule design, dynamic readjustment & disruptions management schemes;

•     Analyze and design optimal public transport systems around a single or many objectives such as: public welfare, minimal government subsidies or operators‟ benefits

•     Have Traffic flow modeling & simulation: 

•     Design optimal flow systems design traffic and congestion management schemes;

•     Design and analyze actuated and coordinated signal systems; operational control mechanisms e.g. dynamic route assignment, speed limits and toll roads

•     Transport safety assessment: use of stochastic techniques, accident analysis, appraisal of investments on traffic safety

•     Have Freight transport network design; 

•     Model existing and design new freight transport networks;

•     Map supply chains and design networks considering freight demand, freight characteristics and transportation modes under several economic, logistical and infrastructural constraints

•     Identify and accommodate site-specific logistical issues in design and construction plans

•     Understand transmittal of design information to design documents

•     Produce technical specification for construction/implementation

•     Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions;

•     Assess current and projected transportation infrastructure needs

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions and constraints in the behavior of the overall system

•     Demonstrate knowledge of materials , operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production;

•     Demonstrate knowledge of material specifications and selection

•     Have Knowledge of properties of various materials

•     Have Ability to carry out transportation project appraisal and economic comparison

•     Develop and implement evaluation, maintenance or rehabilitation programs for transportation infrastructures and operation

•     Have Preparation of technical reports, graphs, charts and maps relating construction and operating costs of roads, airports, etc. 

•     Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline;

•     Demonstrate ability to breakdown work items and assign them to relevant teams/groups

•     Demonstrate the development of a unique design solution which could not be accomplished with a standard design solution.

•     Have Ability to investigate, analyze, and form professional objective solutions to complex transportation engineering problems

•     Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between technical risk and public safety issue

•     Identify potential risk areas to successful completion of project through extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders and personnel;

•     Identify and assess: poor model design, pavement structural failure or deterioration, environmental risks, equipment (e.g. traffic lights) failure.

•     Develop risk management/mitigation plans

•     Understand the various components of the design and how they contribute to the mitigation of risk

•     Analyze identified risks for likelihood of occurrence and their potential consequences; render sound risk management plan

•     Prepare technical and risk assessments, establish guidelines, procedures, and parameters for various projects and activities; 

•     Recognize and appropriately respond to potential risks to equipment and/or system operation.

•     Develop risk management or control plans to eliminate or reduce potential for risk events and consequences

•     Review risk management or control plans periodically during life of the project and assess them for their adequacy, timeliness and effectiveness in risk mitigation.

•     Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products;

•     Demonstrate Quality Control in the production of drawings & engineering calculations and reports

•     Perform quality assurance and control to ensure compliance with the national guidelines, Jurisdiction, and design specifications and standards

•     Conduct material quality assessments and tests - Identification, knowledge and implementation of the appropriate material testing standards e.g. AASHTO

•     Have Techniques of testing experimental setup, use of equipment in laboratory and in-situ, knowledge and adherence to relevant testing procedures

•     Use of proper design standards where relevant: EBCS, ERA Road design, maintenance manuals, AASHTO & FHWA pavement design standards, FAA pavement design manual and circulars for airfields, FHWA highway capacity manual for traffic flow analysis and modeling

•     Supervise projects to ensure that drawings, specifications, materials and workmanship are as specified in the contract.

•     Conduct site visits to observe and verify construction process as well to write field reviews

•     Respond appropriately to site changes or work that is not compliant

•     Evaluate test results, determine adequacy, and develop recommended action;

•     Check including field checks, to verify the validity of design;

•     Have Advanced skills in reading and interpreting complex plans and contract documents

•     Demonstrate that completed project, systems or sub-systems meet project objectives in terms of functionality and operational performance.

•     Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative;

•     Review and evaluate plans, specifications, original designs, and preliminary and final layouts of structures, systems, equipment, and components for conformance with contractual and national regulatory requirements and standards

•     Supervise Project is regularly reviewed against  technical standards, project plan in relation to safety, quality, resources, time frames, costs, equipment, planning, contingency, further skill development needs, and consultation processes.

•     Demonstrate understanding of value of project completion reports

•     Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment;

•     Have Due diligence and attention towards project completion times, cost overruns, transparency, etc.

•     Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into designed solutions. 

•     Be Up to date awareness and respect of relevant health, safety and environmental regulations; willingness to keep government agencies and the private sector accountable

•     Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages

•     Engage responsibly with appropriate communities to convey information on the consequences of engineering activities and potential solutions to engineering problems

•     Have Sensitivity to and acknowledgement of public concerns and complaints; engagement and addressing of public concerns; 

•     Demonstration of excellent understanding of fairness and equity as stipulated by relevant provisions  

•     Identify and minimize hazards;

•     Demonstrate an understanding of safety regulations for construction and impact to the environment

•     Demonstrate specific knowledge of safety regulations

•     Have Understanding of site safety

•     Understand & anticipation of the project-specific chain of events that might result in an accident

•     Be aware of safety risks associated with the construction

•     Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities.

•     Have Knowledge and experience with use of public safety regulations for design and all other professional activities

•     Understand the tradeoff between safety and affordability of designs

•     Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering

•     activities;

•     Have Detailed understanding of engineering activities and the outcome of each sub-process therein; 

•     Have Detailed knowledge of critical environmental problems vis-à-vis pollution, climate change and the health and safety impacts thereof

•     Understand Analysis of the project from technical, financial, economic, social, institutional and environmental perspectives

•     Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, sociological, environmental and other requirements 

•     Anticipate and manage the short and long-term effects of engineering

•     activities;

•     Prepare a list of environmental impacts of a project; 

•     Be able to interface with a certified environmental engineer

•     Have Periodic review of project with feedback for next project cycle

•     Develop solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of engineering activities with the economic, social and environmental prospects.

•     Propose mitigation measures for environmental impacts ( noise, damage to flora & fauna, dust, waste, alteration of the water table) in liaison with environmental engineers

•     Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

•     Identify the relevant legal bodies and comply to their requirements and regulations 

•     Develop specifications for designed solutions that is consistent with applicable laws, codes and standards.

•     Be Familiar with applicable laws, codes and standards 

•     Develop technical specifications that comply with applicable laws, codes and standards

•     Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project.

•     Adhere to both profession-related and general laws

•     Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering

•     Comply with the code of ethics in the jurisdiction of practice 

•     Compliance with employment contracts, relevant national codes, region/locality-specific provisions, due respect for local ethical and cultural context, due effort to meet client needs constrained by professional ethics  

•     Apply professional ethics in meeting client’s requirements

•     Appraise and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas in your practice area 

•     Recognize an unethical situation; take appropriate action

•     Engage in ethical reflective practice  

•     Demonstrate awareness of the National Occupational standards principles;                                                                                             •            Awareness of procurement, resource planning, budgeting, scope management, schedule, monitoring and unforeseen issues in managing a project from start to end

•     Understand the impacts, benefits and risks of various design solutions have on a project

•     Understand the needs and expectations of internal and external clients

•     Exposure to all stages of the process/project lifecycle from concept and feasibility analysis through implementation (Stages: Identification; Preparation (detailed design); Appraisal; Preparation of specifications and tender documents; Implementation and monitoring; and Evaluation)

•     Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation;

•     Follow and contribute to development of the National Occupational standards plan

•     Demonstrate increasing responsibility for client contact and management

•     Demonstrate awareness of issues related to other disciplines that might affect the project, maintaining contact and communication to discuss and resolve issues

•     Work with other disciplines/people.

•     Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams including other professions in the workplace 

•     Provide initiative and leadership in coordinating technical, commercial, social and environmental aspects of engineering activities implementation

•     Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, as appropriate, by expressing both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group;

•     Communicate official project data with team members, clients, contractors

•     Express both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group

•     Deliver clear written and oral presentations on engineering problems and engineering activities 

•     Write and review technical document

•     Review technical documents, to understand the implications and to summarize key point.

•     Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development;

•     Participate in continuous professional development activities, membership in professional associations

•     Adapt and update knowledge base in the course of professional practice

•     Demonstrate ability to identify and choose alternative options and justify decisions;

•     Have Expert usage of transport policy decision making tools

•     Demonstrate exercise of sound judgment in the course of complex engineering activities.

•     Sound engineering judgment when developing and implementing solutions to complex engineering problems especially those involving risk to public properties and safeties

•     Have Expert quantitative and qualitative modeling of components of policy alternatives;

•     Have Ability to understand institutional and societal structures

•     Have Ability to understand the subjective nature of how stakeholders view policies and projects

•     Demonstrate awareness of the potential professional liability involved in all aspects of the design, construction and inspection process;

•     Due care for personal responsibilities

•     Take responsibility for making decisions on one or more engineering activities.

•     Understand Due care for team cohesion and communication to minimize fault lines that lead to defective and/or sub-par work

•     Take Assignment to independent undertakings

The professional shall:-

·        Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering practice; 

·        Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the forefront of a practice area to the delivery of engineering projects, systems and programs (including educational)

·        Learn and develop new engineering theories and techniques in the workplace (optional).

·        Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions; Knowledge of geotechnical engineering, geology, geomorphology and earthquake engineering principles and methods, and application of the knowledge, as they relate to land development, building structures or civil structures

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

·        Demonstrate a good understanding of pertinent building act, regulations and building codes, 

·        Interpret a range of complex and technical documents , including relevant regulatory, legislative, codes and standards, specifications Prepare reports on standards and project compliance

·        Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design procedures, design inputs, design materials, etc.;

·        Experience with use of applicable local codes and standards for design, construction and testing ability to research and apply suitable international codes as needed

·        Recognize the need for code compliance while achieving constructability.

·        Define, investigate, conceptualize and analyze complex engineering problems.         Define, investigate, conceptualize and analyze complex engineering problems.

·        Define, investigate, conceptualize and analyze complex geotechnical engineering problems.

·        Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques;

·        Perform literature searches and site history analyses (including geology/geomorphology maps, hazard maps, aerial photographs, etc. related to surface and subsurface conditions

·        Collect, record and analyze information from sources such as walk over survey, subsurface investigations, in situ testing and laboratory tests

·        Prepare appropriate plans, bore logs, in-situ and laboratory tests;

·        Document laboratory and field testing results and observations;

·        Prepare written factual and interpretive reports which present ground model and findings 

·        Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of engineering problems;

·        Participate in engineering design by empirical, analytical, numerical and physical modeling utilizing field and laboratory test results and available data

·        Develop analytical, numerical, constitutive models for geotechnical engineering problems

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs and show/describe how the results were verified as correct.

·        Understand and have the ability to do approximate analysis to independently verify the results of technical software and solution

·        Demonstrate familiarity with CAD software and techniques for specific design requirement including finite difference, finite element, limit equilibrium and material point based software

·        Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions;

·        Demonstrate understanding of design processes, coordination and information required at each stage

·        Identify, analyze and define design requirements, conditions and constraints for geotechnical materials and structures, and demonstrate a understanding of how these provide evidence of the geotechnical issues that need to be considered in the design process

·        Demonstrate design experience (or working knowledge of) but not limited to planning, foundation design, design and supervision of the construction of geotechnical works for roads, railways, bridges, buildings, tunnels, airports, levees, ports, landfills, mines or oil and gas structures, embankments and rock fill and earth dams, offshore structures, spillways and ducts, temporary and permanent earth retaining systems, landfill and waste disposal, slope stabilization, ground improvement, geothermal design, 

·        Design temporary support system proposals for construction

·        Develop standardized slope, foundation, retaining system, tunnel, dewatering, analysis and design reports

·        Understand transmittal of design information to design documents and design features reports

·        Prepare geotechnical design documentation and design features reports 

·        Produce technical specification for construction

·        Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions;

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions and constraints in the behavior of the overall system, e.g. soil structure interaction, 

·        Understand the integration of components to generate load path

·        Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production.

·        Understand the engineering properties of soil and rock; material specifications and selection

·        Understand the manufacture, principal engineering properties, durability, cost, availability and potential applications of geo materials

·        Interaction behaviors of structures with different materials

·        Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline;

·        Demonstrate the development of a unique design solution which could not be accomplished with a standard design solution.

·        Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between technical risk and public safety issue

·        Quantify and document geotechnical uncertainties on a systematic basis and incorporate of these into the design and risk assessment process,

·        Oversee construction sequencing, managing the risk of

·        instability throughout the construction sequence 

·        Understand the management issues associated with contaminants in soils;

·        Understand the management issues with sediment run-off.

·        Anticipate geo hazards associated with projects

·        Effect of improvised methodologies during excavation, retaining system construction, foundation system construction, 

·        Develop risk management/mitigation plans

·        Understand the various components of the design and how they contribute to the mitigation of risk

·        Prepare and develop technical and risk assessment plan, establish guidelines, procedures, and parameters for various projects and activities; 

·        Plan and oversee a variety of engineering projects in responses to preventing failure

·        Review risk management or control plans periodically during life  of the project and assess them for their adequacy, timeliness and effectiveness in risk mitigation

·        Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products;

·        Demonstrate Quality Control in the production of design drawings & engineering calculations and reports, including review by the supervising professional

·        Supervise the construction to confirm it complies with the drawings and specifications and expected quality standards to write field reviews for as built structural conformance to construction drawings;

·        Keep records of all observations, contract variations and site instructions as they pertain to geotechnical matters;

·        Design and issue any variations to the design as required to mitigate nonconforming work

·        Review shop drawings for compliance with design

·        Participate in field review and demonstrate an understanding of roles of testing agencies in the field inspection process. Respond appropriately to site changes or work that is not compliant.

·        Perform or supervise geotechnical testing and monitor site construction such as foundations, earthworks, retaining walls and excavation 

·        Analyze, design and evaluate instrumentation programs to evaluate or monitor various phenomena in the field, such as settlement, deformations, slope creep, pore water pressures, groundwater variations and the development of trigger criteria and response actions 

·        Be familiar with geotechnical construction plant and machinery and their strengths and limitations

·        Confirm encountered ground and groundwater conditions and structure response consistent with design assumptions

·        Evaluate geotechnical performance during construction, 

·        Evaluate engineering aspects of ground related distress associated with for example slope, foundation, and/or retaining wall distress or failure.

·        Review/update soil/rock exposures against the ground model and design assumptions

·        Oversee on-site ground condition during excavation and update the geotechnical investigation report accordingly

·        Evaluate test results, determine adequacy, and develop recommended action;

·        Evaluate ground investigation and laboratory testing proposals

·        Evaluate appropriateness of test results, interpretation, conclusion and recommendation

·        Conduct checks, including field checks, to verify the validity of design.

·        Demonstrate that completed project, systems or sub-systems meet project objectives in terms of functionality and operational performance

·        Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative;

·        Review temporary support system proposals; 

·        Interpret and review factual and interpretative geotechnical reports prepared by others

·        Participate in an independent review process 

·        Design review of the highest level on several frontiers such as specialized dam designs, tunnels, piles, stabilizations,

·        Analyze and evaluate alternate engineering design proposals for technical and economic feasibility, and to make sound recommendations.

·        Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment;

·        Demonstrate basic understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment and / or review.

·        Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into designed solutions. 

·        Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages

·        Engage responsibly with appropriate communities to convey information on the consequences of engineering activities and potential solutions to engineering problems, e.g. landslide hazard & risk assessment, zoning and early warning systems

·        Identify and minimize hazards;

·        Be aware of safety risks associated with the construction of the structure

·        Demonstrate an understanding of safety regulations for construction, presence of adjacent structures, impact to the environment

·        Demonstrate specific knowledge of safety regulations

·        Understanding of site safety

·        Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities.

·        Knowledge and experience with use of safety regulations for design and all other professional activities

·        Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;

·        Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages:

·        Analysis of the project from technical, financial, economic, social, institutional and environmental perspectives

·        Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, sociological, environmental and other requirements 

·        Demonstrate basic understanding of economic impact assessment

·        Anticipate and   manage the short and long-term effects of engineering activities;

·        Develop solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of engineering activities with the economic, social and environmental prospects.

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

·        Develop specifications for designed solutions that is consistent with applicable laws, codes and standards.

·        Contribute to the development and implementation of national and regional annexed to the Ethiopian Building Code of Standards and / or other pertinent guidelines

·        Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project.

·        Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering

·        Conduct engineering activities ethically.  

·        Comply with the code of ethics in the jurisdiction of practice 

·        Apply professional ethics in meeting client’s requirements

·        Demonstrate good understanding of the Code of Ethics developed by EACE 

·        Demonstrate satisfactory understanding and implementation of Code of Ethics for Engineers developed and instituted by regulatory bodies 

·        Appraise and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas in your practice area 

·        Recognize an unethical situation; take appropriate action

·        Engage in ethical reflective practice  

·        Demonstrate awareness of the National Occupational standards principles;

·        Awareness of procurement, resource planning, budgeting, scope management, schedule, monitoring and unforeseen issues in managing a project from start to end

·        Understand the impacts, benefits and risks of various design solutions have on a project

·        Understand the needs and expectations of internal and external clients

·        Exposure to all stages of the process/project lifecycle from concept and feasibility analysis through implementation (Stages:

·        Identification; Preparation (detailed design); Appraisal;

·        Preparation of specifications and tender documents;

·        Implementation and monitoring; and Evaluation)

·        Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation;

·        Follow and contribute to development of the National Occupational standards plan

·        Demonstrate increasing responsibility for client contact and management

·        Demonstrate awareness of issues related to other disciplines that might affect the project, maintaining contact and communication to discuss and resolve issues

·        Work with other disciplines/people.

·        Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams including other professions in the workplace 

·        Provide initiative and leadership in coordinating technical, commercial, social and environmental aspects of engineering activities implementation

·        Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, as appropriate, by expressing both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group;

·        Be able to communicate specific geotechnical related concepts and work order to concerned parties

·        Communicate official project data with team members, clients, contractors

·        Express both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group

·        Deliver clear written and oral presentations on engineering problems and engineering activities 

·        Write and review technical document

·        Review technical documents, to understand the implications and to summarize key point. 

·        Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development;

·        Adapt and update knowledge base in the course of professional practice.

·        Updating oneself with progresses in geotechnical testing

·        Keeping up numerical and computation methods being developed to address specific issues with existing systems

·        Demonstrate completion of professional development activities

·        Demonstrate ability to identify and choose alternative options and justify decisions;

·        Demonstrate exercise of sound judgment in the course of complex engineering activities

·        Demonstrate awareness of the potential professional liability involved in all aspects of the design, construction and inspection process;

·        Take responsibility for making decisions on one or more engineering activities.

The professional shall:-

•     Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering practice;

•     Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the forefront of a practice area to the delivery of engineering projects, systems and programs (including educational) 

•     Learn and develop new engineering theories and techniques in the workplace (optional).

•     Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions;

•     Understand the general principles and terminology associated with structural engineering 

•     Knowledge of overall design of a structure and its response to the loads and demands

•     Knowledge of loads and climactic data

•     Knowledge and understanding of tolerances, concrete placement, reinforcement, embedment, and welded and bolted connections

•     Understand the general principles and terminology associated with the following as they relate to building structures or civil structures: architecture, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, road design, construction methods, mechanical and electrical engineering, fire engineering, sustainability and environmental protection.

•     Understand how each of these influence the design of a structure and are accommodated or mitigated by its structural systems, elements and components

•     When appropriate, apply and incorporate engineering knowledge embodied in standards, design guides, product datasheets, existing products and designs in order to produce reliable and economic results in a timely manner

•     Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

•     Understand Building Code compliance processes

•     Interpret a range of complex and technical documents, including relevant regulatory, legislative, codes and standards, specifications

•     Prepare Permit Applications

•     Prepare reports on standards and project compliance

•     Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design materials

•     Experience with use of applicable local codes and standards for design, construction and testing ability to research and apply suitable international codes as needed

•     Recognize the need for code compliance while achieving constructability.

•     Identify and define the scope of the problem

•     Define, investigate, conceptualize and analyze complex structural engineering problems.

•     Identify range of potential solutions

•     Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques;

•     Perform technical literature searches and undertake an initial site survey

•     Collect, record and analyze information from sources such as initial site survey, reports, field and laboratory testing

•     Demonstrate a good understanding site conditions and how these need to be considered in the design process

•     Gather relevant information to undertake the project including developing briefs for obtaining missing information

•     Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of engineering problems;

•     Participate in engineering design by empirical, analytical, numerical and physical modeling utilizing field and laboratory test results and available data

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs and show/describe how the results were verified as correct.

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs

•     Understand and have the ability to do approximate analysis to independently verify the results of technical software and solution

•     Demonstrate familiarity with CAD software and techniques for specific design requirement

•     Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions;

•     Identify, analyze and define design requirements, conditions and constraints

•     Understanding issues of serviceability and long term maintenance and function

•     Selection of structural system, foundation system and

•     material to be used for the project

•     Ability to design in more than one material

•     Ability to analyze, design and detail lateral load resisting systems 

•     Design experience (or working knowledge of) the basic elements of a structural systems 

•     Design experience (or working knowledge of) the basic elements of a bridge structure 

•     Identify and accommodate site-specific logistical issues in design and construction plans

•     Understand transmittal of design information to design documents

•     Produce technical specification for construction

•     Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions;

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions and constraints in the behavior of the overall system

•     Understand the integration of components to generate load path

•     Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production.

•     Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline;

•     Demonstrate the development of a unique design solution which could not be accomplished with a standard design solution.

•     Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts plans

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between technical risk and public safety issue

•     Understanding fundamental structural phenomena of how structures are damaged or fail

•     Understanding structural   phenomena responses for preventing failure (structural stability)

•     Understand potential effects of Climate Change

•     Develop risk management/mitigation

•     Understand the various components of the design and how they contribute to the mitigation of risk

•     Prepare and develop technical and risk assessment plan, establish guidelines, procedures, and parameters for varies projects and activities; 

•     Plan and oversee a variety of engineering projects in responses to preventing failure

•     Review risk management or control plans periodically during life of the project and assess them for their adequacy, timeliness and effectiveness in risk mitigation.

•     Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products;

•     Demonstrate Quality Control in the production of structural drawings & engineering calculations and reports, including review by the supervising professional

•     Participate in independent structural concept review by a third party professional engineer

•     Conduct site visits to observe and verify construction process as well to write field reviews for as built structural conformance to construction drawings

•     Review shop drawings for compliance with design

•     Participate in field review and demonstrate an understanding of roles of testing agencies in the field inspection process

•     Respond appropriately to site changes or work that is not compliant

•     Evaluate test results, determine adequacy, and develop recommended action;

•     Conduct checks, including field checks, to verify the validity of design.

•     Demonstrate that completed project, systems or sub-systems meet project objectives in terms of functionality and operational performance

•     Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative;

•     Participate in an independent review process

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and process for assessment of existing structures

•     Demonstrate understanding of value of project completion reports.

•     Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment;

•     Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into designed solutions.

•     Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages

•     Engage responsibly with appropriate communities to convey information on the consequences of engineering activities and potential solutions to engineering problems

•     Identify and minimize hazards;

•     Be aware of safety risks associated with the construction of the structure

•     Demonstrate an understanding of safety regulations for construction, presence of adjacent structures, impact to the environment

•     Demonstrate specific knowledge of safety regulations

•     Understanding of site safety

•     Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities.

•     Knowledge and experience with use of safety regulations for design and all other professional activities

•     Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;

•     Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages: analysis of the project from technical, financial, economic, social, institutional and environmental perspectives

•     Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, sociological, environmental and other requirements 

•     Anticipate and manage the short    and long-term effects of engineering activities; Periodic review of project with feedback for next project cycle

•     Develop solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of engineering activities with the economic, social and environmental prospects.

•     Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

•     Prepare Permit Applications

•     Prepare reports on standards and project compliance

•     Develop specifications for designed solutions that are consistent with applicable laws, codes and standards.

•     Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project.

•     Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering.

•     Comply with the code of ethics in the jurisdiction of practice 

•     Seek and comply with the appropriate Code of Ethics

•     Apply professional ethics in meeting client’s requirements

•     Appraise and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas in your practice area 

•     Recognize an unethical situation; take appropriate action

•     Engage in ethical reflective practice  

•     Demonstrate awareness of the National Occupational standards principles; awareness of procurement, resource planning, budgeting, scope management, schedule, monitoring and unforeseen issues in managing a project from start to end

•     Understand the impacts, benefits and risks of various design solutions have on a project

•     Understand the needs and expectations of internal and external clients

•     Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation;

•     Follow and contribute to development of the National Occupational standards plan

•     Demonstrate increasing responsibility for client contact and management

•     Demonstrate awareness of issues related to other disciplines that might affect the project, maintaining contact and communication to discuss and resolve issues work with other disciplines/people.

•     Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams including other professions in the workplace 

•     Provide initiative and leadership in coordinating technical, commercial, social and environmental aspects of engineering activities implementation 

•     Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, as appropriate, by expressing both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group;

•     Communicate official project data with team members, clients, contractors

•     Express both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group

•     Deliver clear written and oral presentations on engineering problems and engineering activities 

•     Write and review technical document

•     Review technical documents, to understand the implications and to summarize key point.

•     Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development;

•     Adapt and update knowledge base in the course of professional practice.

•     Demonstrate ability to identify and choose alternative options and justify decisions;

•     Demonstrate exercise of sound judgment in the course of complex engineering activities.

•     Demonstrate awareness of the potential professional liability involved in all aspects of the design, construction and inspection process;

•     Take responsibility for making decisions on one or more engineering activities.

the professional shall:-

·        Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good architectural and engineering practice. 

·        Comprehend and apply local knowledge to complex architectural problems

·        Demonstrate a good understanding of pertinent building regulations and codes

·        Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design procedures, design inputs,

design materials, etc.;

·        Learn and develop new architectural theories and techniques in the workplace

(optional).

·        Define, investigate, conceptualize and analyze complex architectural problems

·        Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques.

·        Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of problems;

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the architectural and engineering principles and the right application of computer design programs

·        Apply integrated architectural and engineering knowledge and skills to design solutions

·        Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and

their interactions

·        Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production

·        Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with engineering and other professional discipline;

·        Identify technical risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts

·        Develop risk management/mitigation plans

·        Be aware of safety risks inherent in the design

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between architecture and related disciplines‟ activities and society and environment

·        Develop safe and sustainable solutions

·        Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative

·        Produce design documents

·        Coordinate engineering systems documentation

·        Demonstrate understanding contract documents of complex architectural projects

·        Demonstrate understanding of technical specifications and procurement documents

·        Ensure consistency and completeness of project documents

·        Demonstrate awareness of National Occupational standards principles and the provision of professional services

·        Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation

·        Work with other disciplines/people

·        Communicate clearly with others in the course of engineering activities.

·        Establish an appropriate procurement method 

·        Demonstrate understanding of tendering procedure

·        Demonstrate understanding of contract administration 

·        Supervise works according to design and specification including material quality

·        Demonstrate that building systems and services meet the overall project objectives

·        Identify and minimize hazards

·        Conduct architectural activities ethically.

·        Demonstrate knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements 

·        Understand the role of regulatory bodies on the practice of engineering

·        Undertake professional development endeavors that are sufficient to maintain and extend competence

·        Recognize complexity and assess alternatives in light of competing requirements and incomplete knowledge

·        Exercise sound judgment in the course of complex activities

·        Demonstrate awareness of professional accountability

·        Be responsible for making decisions on part or all of the project activities.

The professional shall:-

·        Comprehend and apply universal and local knowledge to complex engineering problems

·        Learn and develop new material engineering principles and techniques in the workplace. 

·        Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions. 

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities.

·        Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations related to construction materials.

·        Recognize the need for code compliance while achieving constructability.

·        Identify and define the scope of the problem.

·        Conduct research, investigate, and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques.

·        Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis, and solution of engineering problems.

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs and show/describe how the results were verified as correct

·        Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions

·        Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions.

·        Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g., cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production;

·        Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline.

·        Demonstrate the development of a unique design solution which could not be accomplished with a standard design solution.

·        Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts.

·        Develop risk management/mitigation plans.

·        Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products

·        Evaluate test results, determine adequacy, and develop recommended action.

·        Conduct checks, including field checks, to verify the validity of design.

·        Demonstrate that completed project, systems or sub-systems meet project objectives in terms of functionality and operational performance.

·        Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative.

·        Demonstrate understanding of value of project completion reports.

·        Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment.

·        Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into material engineering design solutions.

·        Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages.

·        Identify and minimize hazards

·        Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities.

·        Identify the economic, social, and environmental impacts of engineering activities.

·        Anticipate and manage the short and long-term effects of engineering activities.

·        Develop solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of engineering activities with the economic, social, and environmental prospects.

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities.

·        Develop specifications for designed solutions that is consistent with applicable laws, codes, and standards.

·        Develop technical specifications that comply with applicable laws, codes, and standards.

·        Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project.

·        Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering.

·        Comply with the code of ethics in the jurisdiction of practice.

·        Apply professional ethics in meeting client’s requirements.

·        Demonstrate awareness of the National Occupational standards principles.

·        Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation

·        Work with other disciplines/people

·        Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, as appropriate, by expressing both technical and nontechnical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group.

·        Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development

·        Adapt and update knowledge base during professional practice.

·        Demonstrate ability to identify and choose alternative options and justify decisions. 

·        Demonstrate the ability to apply research based material and technical process innovations to the project use

·        Demonstrate exercise of sound judgment during complex engineering activities.

·        Demonstrate awareness of the potential professional liability involved in all aspects of the design, construction and inspection process.

·        Take responsibility for making decisions on one or more engineering activities.

      The professional shall:-

•     Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering practice; 

•     Understanding of the legal and health issues associated with water quality and supply

•     Have ability to conduct water quality analysis

•     Understand the need, design process and technologies of water treatments 

•     Understanding of hydrologic concepts for design purposes of

•     water supply projects (e.g. hydrologic cycle data, hydrological evaluation of watersheds)

•     Understanding of the fundamental scientific concepts of water supply (e.g. pipe flow, pipe network systems, water hammer analysis, continuity and Bernoulli‟s equation, well hydraulics)

•     Understand the design process and technologies of water supply distribution system in urban and rural settings

•     Understanding waste water characteristics using physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics‟ tests

•     Knowledge on various waste water management strategies that are applicable for decision making processes

•     Understanding of environmental chemistry (environmental components, material balance, pollution sources, transport and fate of pollution) 

•     Learn and develop new engineering theories and techniques in the workplace (optional Knowledge and deepening of understanding of existing engineering theories and techniques and the expertise as required adapting and modifying these theories and techniques as necessary at least on local conditions if situations demand them as water and environmental related works have potential to be highly variable for varying local conditions

•     Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions;

•     Adapt the advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering practice acquired to local conditions  

•     Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

•     Knowledge on legislative and quality requirements concerning water and other environment related works. Knowledge on international, regional and local standards and requirements is also necessary when relevant.  

•     Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design procedures, design inputs, design materials, etc.;

•     Have Knowledge on standards, design guides, product data sheets relevant to water and other environmental engineering works. 

•     Recognize the need for code compliance while achieving constructability. 

•     Have Knowledge on the relevance of codes and their basic underpinning in theory to commit to code compliance in water and other environmental engineering works

•     Identify and define the scope of the problem

•     Have an ability to understand Term of Reference for water/environment related projects and prepare them as needed Knowledge on water project formulation: reconnaissance, prefeasibility, and feasibility studies, final design Knowledge on trans-boundary water issues: water sharing and environmental impact assessment 

•     Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques

•     Understand the guidelines and principles in water demand analysis and water source selection;

•     Comprehending the basic principles of planning, design and construction of storm water drainage and flood mitigation schemes 

•     Comprehending the basic principles of planning, design and construction of water supply schemes for urban areas

•     Comprehending the basic principles of planning, design and construction of water supply schemes for rural areas

•     Understand the guidelines and principles in wastewater generation and quantity analysis 

•     Comprehending the basic principles of planning, design and construction of sewerage systems and sanitation facilities

•     Understands the operation of water and waste water treatment plants Knowledge on the selection (complying with Ethiopian Standards or equivalent), installation, and maintenance and necessary design considerations of sanitary fixtures of buildings

•     Knowledge on the basic requirements of water supply and distribution and internal and external drainage for different types of buildings Knowledge on solid waste management of buildings

•     Have Knowledge on firefighting system of buildings 

•     Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of engineering problems; Knowledge on planning and operation tools (linear programming dynamic programming, deterministic models) 

•     Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs and show/describe how the results were verified as correct.

•     Use of different software that are specialty specific (e.g. water CAD, sewer CAD) and understanding the basic principles behind them 

•     Use of different basic software (e.g. MS Excel, Auto CAD)

•     Use of software with wide applicability like GIS and different remote sensing software

•     Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions;

•     Design of appropriate water distribution system Using standard methods in the design and selection of appropriate unit processes in treatment of water (e.g. operations for sedimentation, flocculation and coagulation, filtering, disinfection and chlorination) and other advanced treatment as needed using standard methods for the treatment of waste and tertiary treatments as needed

•     Applying as appropriate small scale and natural wastewater treatment methods (wetlands and so on) 

•     Design of sewage collection and transport systems

•     Rehabilitates water and waste water treatment plants

•     Design and give recommendations on the design, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of water supply and distribution systems and internal (soil and waste-water drainage pipe work) drainage systems of buildings.

•     Design and give recommendations on the design, layout, construction, testing and maintenance of foul and groundwater drainage system construction in the ground under and around buildings;

•     Design and give recommendations and construction of septic tanks, cesspools and subsoil disposal systems

•     Design and give recommendations on the design, layout, construction, testing and maintenance of drainage systems for roofs, paved and unpaved areas of buildings and vicinities.

•     Design and give on recommendations on a system dealing with collection of domestic garbage for built premises.

•     Know designs means for air pollution control

•     Know designs means for water pollution control

•     Know designs means for noise pollution control

•     Work on solid and hazardous waste management 

•     Modeling pollutant modeling in surface water 

•     Modeling groundwater contaminant transport

•     Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions;

•     Have ability to appreciate and take into consideration various system components that are vital for the success of water or environment related works as stated above

•     Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production.

•     Undertake water and environment related tasks with due attention to materials, operations, project and design constraints

•     Have an ability to carry out water project appraisal and economic comparison

•     Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline;

•     Work on design and construction considerations useful in minimizing and mitigating environmental impact assessment (EIA)

•     Conduct life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental risk assessment (ERA), knowledge on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) of projects/undertakings/products 

•     Address problems with a focus on design of novel solutions to grand challenges related to energy, the environment, and sustainable societal growth.

•     Demonstrate the development of a unique design solution which could not be accomplished with a standard design solution.

•     Apply methods of alternate technology in waste water treatment (e.g. precipitation, absorption oxidation and ion exchange to remove metals and soften water)

•     Design environment-sensitive water and drainage systems 

•     Design green buildings/structures

•     Be able to devise a strategy that can change wastewater into a beneficial uses.

•     Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts

•     Identify potential risk due to poor model design in selecting water supply source, water distribution systems and waste water collection systems and water and waste water treatment systems and other projects that have potential to bring adverse impact 

•     Develop risk management/mitigation plans

•     Develop the necessary plan to remediate the above mentioned risks and impacts

•     Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products;

•     Prepare plan for appropriate and timely water quality checks before and after treatment to ensure treatment plant is functioning as required. The same apply for waste water treatment plants and other required tests as needed

•     Evaluate test results, determine adequacy, and develop recommended action;

•     Conduct appropriate and timely water quality checks before and after treatment to ensure treatment plant is functioning as required. The same apply for waste water treatment plants and recommend remedial measures if tests fail….

•     Conduct checks, including field checks, to verify the validity of design.

•     Conduct different parameters as needed before construction (e.g. pump test for ground water adequacy)

•     Demonstrate that completed project, systems or sub-systems meet project objectives in terms of functionality and operational performance

•     Conduct different material checks during construction as necessary (e.g. pressure test)

•     Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative;

•     Apply this to water and environmental related designs

•     Demonstrate understanding of value of project completion reports.

•     Apply this to water and environmental related designs

•     Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment;

•     Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with the planning project formulation and sustainability of water/environmental projects

•     Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into designed solutions.

•     Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages

•     Design, as much as possible, civil and environmental engineering systems which are sustainable and sensitive to the environment and society (make sure to ensure what the society thinks is important by involving them from project formulation (if possible) or before starting design works 

•     Identify and minimize hazards;

•     Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities

•     Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;

•     Anticipate and manage the short and long-term effects of engineering activities;

•     Develop solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of engineering activities with the economic, social and environmental prospects.

•     Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

•     Identify the necessary legal bodies and acquire the necessary permit and the likes (these can range from woreda to ministries) Develop specifications for designed solutions that is consistence with applicable laws, codes and standards. Familiarity with EBCS-9 (Plumbing services of buildings) and its implementation as needed Familiarity with Environmental Impact Assessment (Proclamation No.299/2002) and its implementation as needed

•     Have Familiarity with Environmental Pollution Control (Proclamation No.300/2002) and its implementation as needed

•     Have Familiarity with Pesticide Registration and Control Proclamation (Proclamation No.674/2010) and its implementation as needed

•     Have Familiarity with water resources sector policy

•     Keep oneself updated of changing proclamations/laws and policies

•     Use of other standards/ codes when what is available nationally does not cover a required area (e.g. EBCS-9 does not cover systems that are designed to operate with steam or high temperature hot water supply for industrial plants and processes and other purposes)

•     Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project. 

•     Involve in design and construction works with the right certificate, license and permits from the respective government body (the MoWIE, MUDC and others)

•     Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering.

•     Be aware of other professionals that might have overlap and their necessary regulatory requirement 

•     Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development;

•     Adapt and update knowledge base in the course of professional practice.

•     Stay up to date on emerging improved design techniques and systems in the water/environmental sector

•     Stay informed on various global environmental phenomena like climate change

•     Demonstrate ability to identify and choose alternative options and justify decisions;

•     Demonstrate exercise of sound judgment in the course of complex engineering activities.

•     Select the right water sources and distribution system out of multiple options

•     Select the right/optimum water and waste water treatment unit processes

•     Recommend the right mitigation measures or alternative solution for potential projects with environmental impacts

The professional shall:-

·        Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering Practice; 

Ø Knowledge of principles of conservation of: energy ,momentum, continuity

Ø Ability to use conservation equation concepts in hydraulic and water resources engineering practices. 

·        Apply appropriate mathematical and numerical method for solving problems related to Hydraulic and water resources engineering

·        Learn new engineering theories and techniques in the workplace (optional).

·        Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions;

Ø Knowledge of hydraulics and water resources engineering principles and methods and application of the knowledge Ability to identify, use and computation of: 

Ø pipe flow equations, 

Ø open channels 

Ø peak flow equations 

Ø sediment load equations

Ø loads on hydraulic structures

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

·        Identify applicable Ethiopian codes and standards for design, construction and testing

·        Understanding of Ethiopian water resources policies, strategies and plans, relevant national water codes, supplements, specifications  

·        Understand the water sector compliance which includes-regulatory compliance, health and safety compliance, and environmental compliance. Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design procedures, design inputs, design materials, etc.

·        Experience with the use of applicable Ethiopian codes and standards for design, construction and testing

·        Interpret a range of complex and technical documents, including relevant regulatory, legislative, organizational requirements, codes and standards, specifications

·        Interpret and apply regulations that affect the handling, transportation and disposal of waste materials

·        Ability to research and apply suitable international codes as needed.

·         Identify and define the scope of the problem.

·        Identify a range of hydraulic engineering application areas.

·        Ability to identify and apply hydraulics theories and principles for problem solving.

·        Problems in hydraulic engineering deal with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurement and use of water.

·        Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques;

·        Collect, analyze, interpret and synthesize information from sources (including historical data, current legislation and standards, stakeholder views and laboratory test results)

·        Data required: Topography, Hydro- meteorological data, soil, land use land cover, soil data, population data, etc… 

·        Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of engineering problems;

·        Demonstrate the capabilities of modeling with different hydraulic analysis software (Eng. Hydraulic modeling software such as MIKE, Flow Master, Culvert Master, HEC-RAS, Water CAD, SWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD) 

·        Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions;

·        Identify, analyze and define design requirements, conditions and constraints

·        Working knowledge of design of the basic elements of Storm Water Drainage Design, Pipe Network Design, Water Supply System Design, Stable Channel, Flow Regulating Structures, Bridges, Culverts & Retaining Walls Design, Sewerage

·        Design, Wastewater Transport Structures and Waste Water Treatment Plants, Drinking Water Distribution Works and Drainage Works, Sediment and scouring analysis, design and selection of type of hydraulic structure, interpret site conditions to be used in the design of hydraulic structures.

·        Understanding issues of serviceability and long term maintenance and function

·        Understand transmittal of design information to design documents

·        Produce technical specifications for construction Perform sediment and scouring analysis 

·        Using standard methods in the design and selection of type of hydraulic structures 

·        Interpret site conditions to be used in the design of hydraulic structures

·        Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions;

·        Design hydraulic systems and ensuring that all the hydraulic components will work as per the expected purpose.

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions and constraints in the behavior of the overall system

·        Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production;

·        Demonstrate knowledge of material specifications and selection

·        Knowledge of properties of various materials 

·        Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline

·        Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between technical risk and public safety issue

·        Identify and assess potential risk due to: poor model design, failure and damage of hydraulic structures, flooding, water quality, environmental risk, equipment failure

·        Understand the various components of the design and how they contribute to the mitigation of risk

·        Understand potential effects of Climate Change

·        Develop risk management/mitigation plans

·        Demonstrate judgment as to the key risks and mitigation strategies and an awareness of current risk guidance and standards

·        Prepare and develop technical and risk assessment plan, establish guidelines, procedures, and parameters for varies projects and activities

·        Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products;

·        Demonstrate Quality Control in the production of structural drawings & engineering calculations and reports, including review by the supervising professional

·        Conduct site visits to observe and verify construction process as well as to write field reviews for as built systems and structural conformance to construction drawings.

·        Participate in field review and demonstrate an understanding of roles of testing enterprises in the field inspection process.

·        Respond appropriately to site changes or work that is not compliant.

·        Develop and implement evaluation, operation maintenance or 

·        rehabilitation programs for systems and structures

·        Review and evaluate plans, specifications, drawings, original designs, and preliminary and final layouts of structures, systems, equipment, and components for conformance with contractual and nation regulatory requirements and standards

·        Demonstrate understanding of value of project completion reports. 

·        Demonstrate the ability to participate in an independent review process.

·        Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment;

·        Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into designed solutions.

·        Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages

·        Engage responsibly with appropriate communities to convey information on the consequences of engineering activities and potential solutions to engineering problems

·        Identify and minimize hazards;

·        Be aware of safety risks associated with the construction of the structure

·        Demonstrate an understanding of safety regulations for construction, presence of adjacent structures impact to the environment

·        Demonstrate specific      knowledge of safety regulations

·        Understanding of site safety

·        Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities

·        Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;

·        Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages: analysis of the project from technical, financial, economic, social, institutional and environmental perspectives

·        Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, sociological, environmental and other requirements 

·        Anticipate and manage the short and long-term effects of engineering activities; Periodic review of project with feedback for next project cycle

·        Understand, identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

·        Prepare Permit Applications

·        Prepare reports on standards and project compliance

·        Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project.

·        Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering.

·        Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering

·        Comply with the code of ethics in the jurisdiction of practice 

·        Seek and comply with the appropriate Code of Ethics

·        Apply  professional ethics in     meeting client’s requirements

·        Appraise and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas in your practice area 

·        Recognize an unethical situation; take appropriate action

·        Engage in ethical reflective practice  

·        Demonstrate     awareness of the National Occupational standards principles; awareness of procurement, resource planning, budgeting, scope management, schedule, monitoring and unforeseen issues in managing a project from start to end

·        Understand the impacts, benefits and risks of various design solutions have on a project

·        Understand the needs and expectations of internal and external clients

·        Exposure to all stages of the process/project lifecycle from concept and feasibility analysis through implementation (Stages: Identification; Preparation (detailed design); Appraisal; Preparation of specifications and tender documents; implementation and monitoring; and evaluation)

·        Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation;

·        Follow and contribute to development of the National Occupational standards plan

·        Demonstrate increasing responsibility for client contact and management

·        Demonstrate awareness of issues related to other disciplines that might affect the project, maintaining contact and communication to discuss and resolve issues

·        Work with other disciplines/people

·         Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams including other professions in the workplace 

·        Provide initiative and leadership in coordinating technical, commercial, social and environmental aspects of engineering activities implementation

·        Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, as appropriate, by expressing both technical and nontechnical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group;

·        Communicate official project data with team members, clients, contractors

·        Express both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group

·        Deliver clear written and oral presentations on engineering problems and engineering activities 

·        Write and review technical document

·        Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development.

·        Adapt and update knowledge base in the course of professional practice

·        Demonstrate awareness of the potential professional liability involved in all aspects of the design, construction and inspection process;

·        Take responsibility for making decisions on one or more engineering activities

      The professional shall:-

·        Comprehend and apply advanced knowledge of the widely applied principles that underpin good engineering practice

·        Learn and develop new engineering theories and techniques in the workplace

·        Comprehend and apply specialist knowledge and knowledge specific to the jurisdiction and local conditions;

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

·        Incorporate knowledge of codes and regulations in design procedures, design inputs, design materials, etc

·        Recognize the need for code compliance while achieving constructability

·        Identify and define the scope of the problem

·        Conduct research, investigate and analyze relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques;

·        Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the modeling, analysis and solution of engineering problems;

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering principles used in the application of computer design programs and show/describe how the results were verified as correct.

·        Apply engineering knowledge to design solutions;

·        Demonstrate understanding of systems as well as of components of systems and their interactions;

·        Demonstrate knowledge of materials, operations, project and design constraints, e.g. cost, design, material, labor, time, budget, production.

·        Demonstrate understanding of and coordination with other engineering and professional discipline;

·        Demonstrate the development of a unique design solution which could not be accomplished with a standard design solution.

·        Identify risk areas including causes of risks and their impacts. 

·        Develop risk management/mitigation plans

·        Prepare quality control plans, including frequency and test parameters, for specific processes or products;

·        Evaluate test results, determine adequacy, and develop recommended action;

·        Conduct checks, including field checks, to verify the validity of design.

·        Demonstrate that completed project, systems or sub-systems meet project objectives in terms of functionality and operational performance

·        Review designs of others and communicate findings and issues, including suggested alternative;

·        Demonstrate understanding of value of project completion reports.

·        Recognize the value and benefits of the engineering work to the society and the environment;

·        Incorporate environmental and public protection measures into designed solutions. 

·        Demonstrate awareness of project concerns and roles of other stakeholders in the project stages

·        Identify and minimize hazards;

·        Incorporate explicit human and public safety considerations in design and all other professional activities

·        Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;

·        Anticipate and manage the short and long term effects of engineering activities;

·        Develop solutions to engineering problems that balance the impact of engineering activities with the economic, social and environmental prospects.

·        Identify and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for project activities;

·        Develop specifications for designed solutions that is consistent with applicable laws, codes and standards.

·        Recognize the importance of respecting regulations towards a project.

·        Understand the role and regulations of other professions whose practices overlap or interface with the practice of professional engineering.

·        Comply with the code of ethics in the jurisdiction of practice 

·        Apply professional ethics in meeting clients requirements

·        Demonstrate awareness of the National Occupational standards principles;

·        Demonstrate increasing level of responsibility for project planning and implementation;

·        Work with other disciplines/people.

·        Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, as appropriate, by expressing both technical and non-technical issues and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel and group;

·        Review technical documents, to understand the implications and to summarize key point.

·        Demonstrate a commitment to extending and developing knowledge and skills such as through participating in education, training, mentoring or other programs contributing to professional development;

·        Adapt and update knowledge base in the course of professional practice

·        Demonstrate ability to identify and choose alternative options and justify decisions;

·        Demonstrate exercise of sound judgment in the course of complex engineering activities.

·        Demonstrate awareness of the potential professional liability involved in all aspects of the design, construction and inspection process;

·        Take responsibility for making decisions on one or more engineering activities.

Consultant has to provide CVs of the Professional staff signed by the staff themselves or by the authorized representative of the Professional Staff.

Consultant has to submit relevant professional practice certificates, if required in BDS Clause 4.5(b) (iv)