UNDP Jobs - 69575- Indivdiual Consultant (Kitchen Design), For Indian

Indivdiual Consultant (Kitchen Design), For Indian Nationals Only

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

28-Nov-2016

Application Deadline :

28-Nov-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4-6 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

UN Agencies located at 55, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110 003 with a space comprising of four levels (three above ground and one below ground) in a plot of covered area of 36445 Sq.ft. There are 200 staff members in the building. UN staff is multi-cultural and represents different nationalities. There are about 20 foreign nationals working in the India Country Office. The building consists of a basement, ground, first, and second floor. The seating capacity of the UN Cafeteria is for 80 to 90 people (approx).

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Agencies are seeking the services of a kitchen design consultant that will provide a conceptual design layout, equipment specification, fitting of gas tank & pipes, interior ducting, and combine a functional design within budget and aesthetics. It is expected the consultant will advise the UN Agencies on selection of vendor(s) and inspect the installation of the equipment(s).

Number of persons/ meals to be served or catered to: There are 200 staff members in our premises and approximately 30% of staff order food from the cafeteria and the rest bring food from the home and order a side dish or two. However, all staff members order tea and coffee at least and or snacks twice a day.

Type of Cuisine, and nature of cooking: Prepared and Cooked/ Prepackaged/ Beverages

We are looking for multi cuisine (Indian, Continental, Chinese etc.). Due to size of the kitchen, it is advisable to bring few items pre-cooked from main kitchen and rest can be prepared/cooked here.

Service type: Ala Carte and buffet.

Table service or self-service: Both

Layout measurement of the kitchen and cafeteria and if possible to add the design of the cafeteria:

Layout design attached,

Layout can be accessed through below online link.

http://www.in.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/Layout.pdf

Kitchen Planning: The consultant is expected to provide the following deliverables:

Scheme design (CAD based);
Budgeted costs;
Space planning and space rationalization;
Design brief for Architects on hygienic construction and finishes;
Pantry space and display;
Equipment to be included - Deep Freeze / Fridge / Oven / Microwave / Water Purifier and Dispensers/Dishwashers/Electric Kettles etc.
Provisions to be made for appropriate Mechanical Ventilation, Exhaust and Fresh Air supply;
Adequate lighting and provision of appropriate switch and power points;
Water supply, including hot water, water heating systems and drainage;
Garbage disposal as per present systems in place;
Stages of work, concept design, finalised design and working drawings, including inspection of shop drawings from vendors contracted to produce / execute at site;
Periodic inspection (at least once a week initially, daily once the project is in finalization stages) to ensure trueness of design and detail as intended.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

An expert user of the CAD software package;
Communication and interpersonal skills, and knowledge comprising design principles, plumbing, cooking, construction, and business skills.

Core Competencies:

Promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate political acumen;
Support creativity and innovation;
Help create an enabling environment for open communication;
Share knowledge and support a culture of learning;
Demonstrate fairness and transparency.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualification:

Bachelor degree in interior designer, architect or related career.

Professional Experience:

At least 5 years of experience on food service designers, facilities planners, kitchen consultant, restaurant designer or related.

Language

Good command over written and spoken English.

Documents to be submitted:

Financial proposal specifying lump sum consultancy fee for completion of task.
Updated CV with documentary proof completion of at least three similar assignments satisfactorily;
Proposed methodology and timelines for undertaking the task.

Payment Schedule:

20% upon draft of design;
20% upon approved design and bill of quantity;
40% against support in selection of vendor(s). Specifically support in the technical evaluation on selection of vendor;
20% of inspection of installed kitchen.

Cumulative analysis:

The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive;
Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70% of the total technical points) would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Technical Criteria weight - 70%;
Financial Criteria weight - 30%.

Evaluation Criteria:

Technical Proposal: 35 Marks;
Relevant Experience:25 Marks;
Qualification:10 Marks.

Notes:

Any kind of miscellaneous charges i.e. internet, phone etc. would not be reimbursed; Tickets will be issued considering the most direct and economical option and Consultants are not eligible for DSA;
Individuals working with institutions may also apply, contract would be issued in the name of institution for the specific services of individual;
Please note proposals without financial proposal will not be considered;
CV, Technical Proposal and Financial proposal have to be clubbed in one file for uploading. Complete Proposal has to be sent online only;
The consultants must bring his/her own computing equipment.

For any clarification please write to sandeep.sharma@undp.org