Background
EXTENDED FROM 14/7 to 22/7
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The global COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity for Samoa to test and strengthen social, economic, and environmental resilience in safeguarding and accelerating progress against the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA Pathway). While reversing rising unemployment trends will require continued macroeconomic stability, targeted labour support to the unemployed, particularly women and youth, is critical to building back better by creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive industries, capable of buffering the long-term socio-economic impact of COVID-19 and risks of future crises, whilst ensuring strengthened local and nation-wide preparedness mechanisms. The COVID-19 Preparedness and Recovery: Diversification of the Economic Sector in Samoa project aims to strengthen COVID-19 preparedness and accelerate socio-economic recovery through the revitalization, diversification, and expansion of the agriculture and fisheries sector to unlock the potential of Samoa’s green and blue economy, adopting a Human Security approach to create sustainable employment opportunities for the vulnerable, particularly women and youth. The project envisions a single, overarching output: COVID-19 preparedness and socio-economic recovery is strengthened in Samoa, particularly for unemployed women and youth. Key results to be achieved include the exploration and testing of niche market opportunities for sustained and sustainable local value chain development that benefit women and youth through the creation of decent employment and economic empowerment, and contribute to strengthening health preparedness, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
Duties and Responsibilities
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of services is for the design and preparation of construction drawings for the extension of the Hatchery facilities at Toloa. The extension works will comprise of the following:
• Design of new sea-weed hatchery ponds (refer to concept schematic diagram prepared by MAF).
• Design of a new shelter for the new sea-weed hatchery ponds (Designer to provide the most cost-effective design for the shelter).
• Design of a new plumbing system to supply the new extension (include new pumping and sand filtering systems)
• Design of miscellaneous items such as electrical system to service the new extension, stormwater drains and outlet system, and wastewater system (if applicable).
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
In line with the primary tasks and scope of work outlined above, the AES Provider will be working under the direct supervision of the UNDP Assistant Resident Representative (ARR) Governance & Poverty Reduction Unit (GPRU), and work closely with the CPRDESS Project Coordinator to effectively and efficiently undertake the following outputs and deliverables within the specified timelines:
Deliverables, Timeframe and Level of Inputs
Deliverable | Due Date | % of Payment (Lump Sum) |
Deliverable 1 – Upon final approval by UNDP;
| 31 July | 7 days
40% |
Deliverable 2 - Upon final approval by UNDP;
| 20 August | 14 days
60% |
Services to be provided by MAF:
Cadastral survey maps of the site showing legal boundaries
Conceptual schematic diagram of the new extension layout
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
The scope of works by deliverables is to be monitored by UNDP ARR GPRU and the CPRDESS Project Coordinator with the technical assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to ensure effective implementation of activities.
The consultancy is for an individual (architect) only. If the consultant is currently employed, the consultant can sign a reimbursable loan agreement (RLA) with his/her current employer to undertake this consultancy.
DURATION OF WORK
The full scope of works for this assignment is to be completed in 21 working days, due before the end of August 2021.
DUTY STATION
The successful candidate will conduct their assessment on site as well as being stationed at their office headquarters.
The successful candidate will be stationed at their headquarters and will be on-site at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries headquarters as stated in the deliverables.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
- Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
- Act as a team player while also taking individual initiative to complete outlined tasks;
- Sharing knowledge - across the action in particular and the organization in general -through supporting the building of a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
- Communication - Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
- Planning & Organizing – Develops clear goals in line with agreed strategies, identifies priorities, foresees risks and makes allowances accordingly.
- Organizational Awareness - Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
- Teamwork - Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Accountability – Takes ownership of all responsibilities and delivers outputs in accordance with agreed standards.
Functional Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills (written, spoken, composing, presentation) and ability to share expertise for capacity building;
- Has deep knowledge of health and safety country laws and regulations;
- Political and cultural sensitivity and commitment to UNDP’s development objectives in the country;
- In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices;
- Ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines;
- Proven networking, teambuilding, organizational and communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
The applicants will be evaluated based on the following methodology;
- Cumulative Analysis
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as;
- Responsive/ Compliant/ Acceptable, and,
- Having received the highest score out of the pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
TECHNICAL CRITERIA WEIGHT – 70%
FINANCIAL CRITERIA WEIGHT – 30%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% of the total technical points (from total marks below) will be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Interviews may be conducted as part of the technical assessment for shortlisted proposals.
TECHNICAL CRITERIA WEIGHT – (70% derived from below)
- Technical Approach, Methodology, and Workplan (30 marks)
- This explains the understanding of the objectives of the assignment, approach to the services, methodology for carrying out of the activities, and obtaining the expected output. The Applicant should also provide a workplan broken down by deliverable.
- The candidate is required to propose the breakdown of cost by deliverables (section D). This will include a breakdown of the total project costs.
- Qualification and Experience (80 marks) – Evaluation of CVs
- Tertiary Qualification in Engineering and/or Architecture. A Masters qualification in Engineering and/or Architecture is desirable (20 marks);
- 5 -10 years’ experience in Architectural Design Services, Engineering and/or Construction Works (20 marks);
- 5-10 years’ experience in Project Management (5 marks);
- Experience in designing and construction of hatcheries desirable (5 marks);
- Thorough knowledge of Samoan building regulations and legislation (5 marks);
- Valid Samoa Business License (submit employer business license or own if individual) 5 marks;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to sustain professional relationships with other stakeholders (5 marks);
- Proven ability to work under pressure and strict timelines (5 marks);
- Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with all stakeholders (5 marks);
- Fluency in Samoan and English language (5 marks).
Financial Proposal (30%)
Financial proposal that indicates the all-inclusive fixed total contract price in WST Samoan tala (including professional fee and all other related and applicable costs to be incurred by the individual consultant in completing the assignment), supported by a breakdown of costs, as per template provided (Annex II)
Awarding of Contract
The combined scoring method which will be based on a combination of the technical and financial score to award the contract:
Rating the Technical Proposal (TP):
TP Rating = (Total Score Obtained by the Offer / Max. Obtainable Score for TP) x 100
Rating the Financial Proposal (FP):
FP Rating = (Lowest Priced Offer / Price of the Offer Being Reviewed) x 100
Total Combined Score:
Combined Score = (TP Rating) x (Weight of TP, 70%) + (FP Rating) x (Weight of FP, 30%)
NOTE: In the event of unforeseeable travel not anticipated in this TOR, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging, and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between UNDP and the Individual Consultant, before travel and will be reimbursed.
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