UNDP Jobs - 49642- Road Asphalt Pavement Consultant for the Ministry

Road Asphalt Pavement Consultant for the Ministry of Interior- Kuwait

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

24-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One week as of 16 Nov 2014

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Kuwait is highly populated State with the majority of the population live in the cities. Issues and constraints that contribute to traffic and transport sector problems in Kuwait include (1) Increasing demand for transport of people and goods associated with limited infrastructure capacity, and inefficient public transport services, (2) need for better transport-land use planning, (3) need for a reliable information system and monitoring regime, to fully understand causes, create effective countermeasures and assess effectiveness of performance, (4) need for better traffic management, and travel demand system, (5) increasing vehicles, population, congestion, accidents, and lack of safety - conscious road design and black spot procedures, and (5) need for institutional reform and human resources development.

To manage demand, reduce congestion, enhance road safety and improve mobility and accessibility in Kuwait, a long-term and comprehensive National Traffic and Transport Strategy was developed for the period of 2010-2020 (NTTS), under the umbrella of the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), Supreme Council for Planning and Development (SPCPD), and Ministry of Interior Program (MOI). The NTTS has identified major obstacles, characteristics, and role of each associated agency, and included various elements such as institutional reform, human resources development, information system, road infrastructure, transport systems, traffic management, ITS, transport-land use planning, enforcement and traffic policing, community awareness, road safety, congestion management, and vehicle emissions. To strengthen implementation, the UNDP and Government started implementation of one of the priority projects of the NTTS which is called “National Traffic Management Improvement Project”.

The project aims to develop an efficient traffic management, road network, road safety and enforcement system that will assist planning, implementation and management of sustainable transport system in Kuwait.

Objectives of assignment

The objective of the assignment is to provide guidance in asphalt pavement practice, including bituminous mixture, performance of pavement structure, testing and compliance, standards and specifications, design, quality and materials, use of recycled and secondary materials, safety, pavement technology, maintenance, innovative issues, and failures of road network pavement and identification of causes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meetings with the Project Team;
Meetings with senior officers of the General Directorates of Traffic;
Meetings with relevant partners and target beneficiaries;
Desk review of relevant documents: e.g. NTTS;
Site visit to assess the current road network system, and traffic operation;
Participation at the international workshop for training of national cadres of traffic and transport organizations.
The Project Technical Director will provide the consultant with the necessary briefings.

Expected outputs

The consultant will report to the Project Technical Director. Expected outputs include:
Progress report including the field visit, and recommendations to enhance asphalt pavement design and performance in Kuwait;
Presentation of two high quality papers about the best practice in the areas of asphalt pavement and related matters, to contribute to better traffic operations and safety;
Other requirements.

Competencies

The consultant should demonstrate diverse skills in various areas of asphalt pavement including, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

Ability to solve complex asphalt failure problems, identify causes, and provide innovative solution;
High level of technical expertise in asphalt pavement design, materials, testing and compliance, and providing advice to government and industry with respect to standards and specifications;
Appreciation of role of effective data system, materials, best practice, and knowledge of characteristics of asphalt pavement problem remedial measures;
Wide knowledge in various road design and operations and maintenance;
Understanding client needs, and providing leadership to improve asphalt pavement design, long-life, testing system, and durability specifications;
Ensure work contributes to achieving organization and national goals;
Ability to develops skills of team members, and encourages team environment;
Ability to helps staff to find a variety of ways to expand knowledge.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

A Doctorate degree (PhD) in Civil Engineering or relevant area from an accredited university. Additional degree after the PhD such as Post Doctorate or professorship award will be considered as advantage.

Experience

Additional years of relevant work experience in combination with professional certification(s) and a relevant Master’s degree, may be accepted in lieu of a Doctorate degree.
Over 20 years of professional experience with solid record of practical achievement and management of integrated and complex road projects at international level;
Experience in asphalt pavement, road design, materials, testing, recycling, quality, maintenance, failure and causes, and best practice projects in a complex environment, and achievement of significant outcomes.

Language

Fluent in English.