UNDP Jobs - 45667- Consultancy for Coastal Protection Study for Kolol

Consultancy for Coastal Protection Study for Kololi Beach & Tanji Bridge

Location :

GAMBIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-May-2014

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 month

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

The Gambia Government has received funding from the Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Least Developed Countries Fund (LDC-F) for the project Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Areas and Communities to Climate Change.The project is being executed by the National Environment Agency, on behalf of The Gambia Government, in partnership with the UNDP Country Office (CO), which is the GEF’s Implementing Agency for the Project. The ultimate objective of the project is to reduce the Gambia’s vulnerability to climate change and associated risks through, among others, institutional strengthening and capacity development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the National Project Coordinator of the project, the consultant is assigned all of the following responsibilities:

Phase 1

Review of previous and related coastal studies to provide information that may guide the current study;
Sites’ physical conditions study;
Geotechnical survey: a detailed investigation of the soil’s strength, composition, water content and other important physical properties of the soil for the purpose of determining the practicality of the proposed interventions for both Kololi and Tanji, especially the beach nourishment;
Topographic survey: a detailed topographic survey at each site (Kololi and Tanji) to particularly determine surface flow directions for the purpose of erosion control from upland run-off;
Sediment transport and longshore drift study particularly important for the laying of groynes at both locations;
Hydrographic study;
Bathymetric survey: a detailed bathymetric survey (including production of bathymetric maps) to particularly determine suitability of sea floor material for anchoring reef balls & possible identification of sand deposits for possible dredging and beach nourishment;
Tidal and water levels study for the appropriate design of the various structures (reef balls, groynes & beach nourishment at Kololi and geotubes at Tanji) in this regard;
Current and waves action study for the appropriate design of the various structures (reef balls, groynes & beach nourishment at Kololi and geotubes at Tanji) in this regard.

Phase II

Designs & quantifications based on Phase I

Provide detailed engineering specifications for each of reef balls, groynes & beach nourishment at Kololi and for geotubes and groynes at Tanji and produce a “hard engineering” overview acceptance project sites report;
Provide detailed engineering designs for each of reef balls, groynes & beach nourishment at Kololi and for geotubes and groynes at Tanji and produce a detailed engineering report that specifies, among others, the types and quantities of material required in each case;
Provide a detailed construction cost estimate for each of reef balls, groynes & beach nourishment at Kololi and for geotubes and groynes at Tanji;
Provide a detailed routine maintenance cost estimate for the each of the reef balls, groynes & beach nourishment at Kololi and geotubes & groynes at Tanji.

Competencies

Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills;
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
Ability to accommodate additional demands at short notice;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Strong strategic planning, results-based management and reporting capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

At least a Master’s degree in coastal engineering backed by expertise in the design and installation of reef balls, groynes, geotubes and beach nourishment.

Experience:

This requires established expertise, minimum five proven related works, in coastal morphological and hydrographic studies as detailed in phases I and II above;
The study should be backed by expertise in the design, costing and installation of reef balls, groynes and geotubes and also beach nourishment.

Language:

Excellent communication skills in the English language required.