This technical assistance will support the Municipality of Tirana (MoT) and the Tirana Water Utility (UKT, Ujesjelles Kanalizime Tirane Sha) in the implementation of investments on the water supply network. These investments include the construction of a high-pressure water supply ring with high pressure zones. These investments will increase access to reliable water services of the ca. 800 000 inhabitants in the City. The main tasks of the consultant will include: reviews and completion of environmental and social assessments, preparation of plans for the management of social impacts, assessment of the existing water supply network, preparation of tender documents for works and services, procurement support, technical and implementation support to the PIU, including capacity building.

A team of three key experts (full and part time) covering water projects management, procurement and water supply expertise will be mobilised, in addition to short term experts.