International Materials Engineer

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Georgia

KAKHETI CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Project ID: P173782

Loan No: 9361-GE

Assignment Title: International Materials Engineer

Reference No. KCIP/CS/ICS-08R

The Government of Georgia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kakheti Connectivity Improvement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Roads Department of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia (RDMRDI) now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing the following services: International Materials Engineer. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The CVs of the candidates should cover the requested information.

The International Materials Engineer will be responsible for approving material sources, mix designs, and testing procedures; supervising all material testing to ensure compliance with specifications and international standards; advising on local material suitability; guiding quality control; and certifying compliance through documentation. The role also includes field monitoring and coordination with the RD, World Bank, consultants, and contractors, providing guidance on best practices.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m0r73ggdcycsy8gqu3w2p/TOR-Materials-Engineer-08R.pdf?rlkey=f4jaxsk7l89hg0tc3jumkekzr&dl=0

The Qualification Requirements for selection of the Consultant are as follows:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field with 8 years of experience on a similar position;

• Preferably 5 years of relevant International professional experience in materials engineering, particularly related to road...