UNDP Jobs - 51146- Consultant to Conduct a UN House Assessment on Cur

Consultant to Conduct a UN House Assessment on Current and Future Space Requirements

Location :

Manama, BAHRAIN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

17-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

10-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

In line with the United Nations (UN) in Bahrain long term plan to operate under one common premise, the UN is seeking a consultant to conduct an assessment on the existing UN premises and propose renovations in accordance with projected staffing/space needs and UN building standards/guidelines. The consultant will also develop a proposal for establishing a new UN House premises.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations in Bahrain is seeking an architect/engineer to conduct an assessment of the existing UN premises and its future needs and develop two proposals on behalf of the United Nations in Bahrain. Below are more details:

Assessment report: will provide an evaluation of the existing workplace environment and outline future requirements. Specifically the report will outline:

Current and projected staffing requirements;
Current and projected space requirements for offices and common spaces, following UN office space standards;
Current and projected costs of common services, maintenance services and rent costs where applicable;
Cost-benefit analysis.

Proposal A:

Will outline a plan/recommendations for the renovation of the existing UN premises with a view to accommodate new UN agencies and ensure the building meets UN House standards and guidelines, where applicable to the local context. The proposal will also outline associated costs with each recommendation.

Proposal B:

Will outline a plan for establishing a new UN House premises, ensuring the premises can accommodate all UN agencies and meet UN House standards/guidelines where applicable to the local context. The proposal will also outline associated costs with each recommendation.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Partnering and networking:

Initiates and sustains relationships with key constituents;
Builds and sustains effective partnerships with UN agencies;
Advocates effectively, engaging others to take action in desired directions; communicates sensitively and effectively across different constituencies;
Seeks and applies knowledge information and best practices from within and outside the UN Country Team.

People Skills:

Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others;
Builds trust and engenders morale by displaying open, transparent and credible behavior;
Respects individual/cultural differences;
Utilizes diversity to foster teamwork; Ensures others’ understanding of, involvement in, adaptation to a change process;
Sets clear performance goals and standards; executes responsibilities accordingly; provides and responds constructively to feedback (correction or recognition);
Self analyzes performance problems; seeking appropriate direction and support.

Corporate Responsibility and Direction:

Strategic vision, strong technical and analytical capacities, sound judgment;
Dependability and reliability, Initiative and acceptance of needed responsibility & confidentiality.

Organizational skills:

Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with all colleagues;
Ability to meet deadlines, problem solve, work both independently and as part of a team.

Communication:

Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Proficiency in office automation word processing, spread sheets skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A university degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in working with Government entities, developers, municipalities and contractors on similar projects;
Background in developing countries with demonstrated strong project management experience & skills is preferred;
Strong experience in design of proposal is an advantage;
Professional experience and knowledge of Green Building principals is preferred;
Familiar with International Building Codes such as IBC and Eurocodes is an advantage;
Experience in Autocad and 3ds Max will be an asset.

Language:

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Additionally, a good commend of Arabic is preferred.

Application Procedure

Please submit the following documents as part of your application package:

Personal CV;
Information on a minimum of three previous similar architectural/ engineering assignments undertaken by you in the last five years with the names of references;
Cover letter outlining why you are the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, on how you will approach and complete the assignment;
Submission of a financial proposal that outlines advisory service costs.

Financial Proposal:

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery and acceptance of the modules as specified in the TOR.

Evaluation:

The offer will be evaluated by using technically compliant (minimum of 70% out of 100%) methodology and contract will be awarded to the lowest priced offer.

Please scan all above mentioned documents and upload as one attachment only online through this website.

Note:

For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 62 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy;
Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.