| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives |
| Agency |
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Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Lump-Sump) |
| Title Of Service |
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Faecal Sludge Management(FSM) Expert
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| EOI Ref. No. |
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46.03.2600.546.14.93.2026-21/1 |
| Date |
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25/01/2026 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Own Funds Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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Asian Development Bank |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Integrated Services and Livelihood for Displaced People from Myanmar and Host Communities Improvement Project (ISLIP) |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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08/02/2026 11:55 Manila
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| Publication Date |
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27/01/2026
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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"The FSM expert will be responsible for ensuring the effective technical assessment, operational sustainability, and innovation support for promoting City Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approaches, Faecal Sludge Management (FSM), WASH and waste management systems implemented under the Project. The following are the major duties and responsibilities of the designated post:
1. Conduct systematic functionality assessments of WASH infrastructure, FSM and integrated waste management technologies implemented under the Project.
2. Evaluate the performance and treatment efficiency of fecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs), Omni Processor units, and solid waste treatment facilities in line with the Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Rules 2023 and Bangladesh Solid Waste Management Rules 2021.
3. Develop a comprehensive Service Level Benchmarking (SLB) framework for sanitation and solid waste management to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
4. Prepare operational plans, maintenance schedules, and O&M guidelines to ensure long-term sustainability of treatment facilities.
5. Provide hands-on technical troubleshooting to DPHE staff, field engineers, and system operators to improve system functionality and operational efficiency.
6. Support the PMU in integrating technical recommendations into project planning, system optimization, and implementation strategies.
7. Design and deliver capacity-building training on O&M, system diagnostics, and performance monitoring aligned with SLB indicators for DPHE, LGIs, and local operators.
8. Develop performance monitoring tools, templates, and checklists for routine evaluation of sanitation and waste treatment systems.
9. Review, assess, and document innovative technologies including Omni Processors, plasma gasifiers, and other waste-to-energy systems as part of the project’s learning and innovation agenda.
10. Support knowledge management initiatives, including capturing lessons learned, preparing case studies, and documenting best practices from project interventions.
11. Organize and contribute to technical workshops and learning events to disseminate findings and promote scalable and innovative sanitation technologies.
12. Prepare periodic technical reports, assessment summaries, compliance analyses, and other documentation in accordance with ADB reporting requirements.
13. Coordinate closely with the PMU, DPHE, LGIs, and development partners to ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and integration of technical improvements across project activities."
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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" Must have a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Water Resource Engineering/ Sanitation Engineering.
• Advanced international postgraduate certification/diploma from abroad in relevant environmental or sustainability fields will be added advantage.
• Twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in the civil engineering and development sector, including seven (7) years of proven experience in Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approaches, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)/ Integrated Waste Management (IWM) and/or Faecal Sludge Management (FSM).
• Experience in working with international NGOs or managing foreign-funded development projects following City Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approach supported by bilateral or multilateral donor agencies will be given preference.
• Practical experience in designing, preparing drawings, and developing Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for Integrated Waste Management (IWM) plants within Government led projects.
• Experience in providing technical support on integrated waste management in Government led projects.
• Experience in developing CWIS related guidelines and business models etc. for Integrated Waste Management (IWM) within Government led projects.
• Experience in capacity building for DPHE engineers and municipal staff, including hands-on training on plant operations and O&M for integrated waste treatment plants.
• Experience in delivering training on Shit Flow Diagrams (SFDs) and Waste Flow Diagrams (WFDs) for analyzing sanitation and waste system performance of Municipalities.
• Strong knowledge of advanced innovative technologies for Integrated Waste Management (Faecal Sludge and Solid Waste).
• Experience in publishing analytical reports, peer reviewed proceedings/papers on WASH.
• Understanding of national WASH policies, strategies and regulatory standards (ECR 2023, Bangladesh Solid Waste Management Rules 2021), CWIS principles, and JMP reports"
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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1. The interested consultants are hereby advised to access REOI detailed information from ADB’s Consulting Services Recruitment Notice (CSRN) or CMS (CMS Reference No: 58075-001) through weblinks: csrn.adb.org or cms.adb.org. If there is any discrepancy of information in this advertisement notice with those provided in ADB’s CSRN / CMS website, the information in CMS shall prevail. 2. The interested individual consultant should submit expression of interest (EOI) for his/ her preferred position only through ADB’s Consultant Management System (cms.adb.org) through the above-mentioned reference numbers providing requisite information and documentation demonstrating that he/she has necessary qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services which are detailed in Terms of Reference (TOR) in the CMS. The consultants shall have to submit their EOIs electronically through the ADB CMS by 11:59 PM (Manila local time) on 12 November 2025. For technical inquiries/assistance on access to CMS, the interested consultants may seek advice by emailing to the following email address: cmshelp@adb.org. 3. Offline submission of EOIs is NOT allowed.
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| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 1 |
As per TOR |
Dhaka/Cox`s Bazar |
15/02/2026 |
31/12/2027 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Mohammad Golam Muktadir |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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14, Shaheed Captain Mansur Ali Sarani, Dhaka 1000, 6th Floor
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| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : -, Fax : , Email : miltonbuet@yahoo.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
