UNDP Awards Field Engineering Support Contract for Water Projects in Thi Qar, Iraq

Baghdad / Thi Qar, Iraq 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has awarded a targeted service contract to support water resilience initiatives in southern Iraq, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve access to safe water in climate-vulnerable communities. The contract relates to field engineering support under UNDP’s programming in Thi Qar Governorate.

Contract Overview

The contract, issued through a Purchase Order procurement method, covers the provision of National Field Engineer services for the Thi Qar - CRIMW Office (Chibayish), with regular field missions to project sites.

• Contract Title - National Field Engineer / Ashraf H. Al-Zeidy

• Contract Reference Number - 10498613

• Procurement Method - Purchase Order

• Contract Value - USD 13,378

• Posted Date - January 20, 2026

• Beneficiary Country - Iraq

The assignment focuses on technical field support linked to rainwater harvesting systems and desalination unit sites, both of which are critical interventions in water-scarce and environmentally sensitive areas of southern Iraq.

Awarded Contractor

The contract has been awarded to Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development, a consultancy engaged to provide on-the-ground engineering oversight, site monitoring, and coordination support.

Through this role, the field engineer will assist with:

• Site inspections and progress verification

• Technical coordination during field missions

• Support to installation and operational readiness of water systems

• Reporting and feedback to UNDP project teams

Project Significance

Thi Qar, including the Chibayish wetlands area, faces acute challenges related to water scarcity, salinity, and climate change impacts. Small-scale but highly targeted contracts such as this play a vital role in ensuring that infrastructure investments-particularly rainwater harvesting and desalination facilities - are implemented effectively and remain operational.

By strengthening field-level technical supervision, UNDP aims to improve project quality, sustainability, and community impact, especially in fragile and underserved regions.

Outlook

With the contract now in effect, field support activities are expected to continue alongside ongoing water resilience projects in Thi Qar. Further small-value service and works contracts may follow as UNDP scales up climate adaptation, water security, and livelihoods programming across southern Iraq.

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