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CDM Smith is pursuing a technical feasibility study assignment for the Lesotho–Botswana Water Transfer Project (LBWTP), a large‑scale, multipurpose, transboundary water infrastructure initiative designed to transfer water from the Lesotho to Botswana through South Africa. The proposed Team Leader will serve as the overall technical and managerial lead for CDM Smith’s anticipated assignment to carry out the conveyance system feasibility study under the Lesotho–Botswana Water Transfer Project.
Job Responsibility:
Provide overall leadership, coordination, and quality assurance for the Conveyance System Technical Feasibility Study
Serve as the primary liaison with ORASECOM, participating member states, and financing partners throughout the feasibility study phase
Oversee work planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting in accordance with the feasibility study ToR and contractual requirements
Coordinate inputs from engineering, environmental, social, financial, legal, and institutional specialists contributing to the conveyance system feasibility study
Ensure that feasibility‑level analyses appropriately assess technical options, risks, and viability of the proposed conveyance infrastructure
Review and approve feasibility study reports, technical memoranda, and presentations prior to submission
Support stakeholder consultations across Lesotho, Botswana, and South Africa as required for the conveyance system feasibility study
Facilitate coordination among consortium partners, subconsultants, and local firms engaged in the assignment
Contribute to high‑level discussions related to conveyance system alignment, phasing, and integration with other LBWT project components
Identify and manage technical, environmental, institutional, and schedule‑related risks associated with the feasibility‑level assessment of the conveyance system
Ensure compliance with applicable donor requirements, environmental and social safeguards, and ORASECOM procedures
Requirements:
Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in water resources engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related fields
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in bulk water supply, water conveyance, or large‑scale water infrastructure planning
Demonstrated experience serving as Team Leader, Project Director, or equivalent role on technical feasibility studies for linear or large‑scale water infrastructure systems (e.g., pipelines, tunnels, canals)
Strong experience coordinating multidisciplinary and multinational teams
Excellent written and spoken English
Demonstrated ability to translate feasibility‑level technical findings into clear, decision‑focused advice for clients
Strong understanding of key issues and challenges associated with cross-border water management
Nice to have:
Prior experience leading conveyance system or bulk water transfer feasibility studies
Prior experience in cross-border water management projects
Experience working in Southern Africa, particularly in Lesotho, Botswana, or South Africa
Familiarity with ORASECOM, SADC water institutions, or similar river basin organizations
Prior work with international development partners (e.g., AfDB, World Bank) is an asset