Background
The project aims to improve the capacity for preparedness and mitigation to man-made, geo-physical and climate- related hazards and to climate change impact. This initiative will be implemented in three countries: The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and Palau. The project will respond to Outcome 1 of the UN Pacific Strategy 2018 – 2022: By 2022, people and ecosystems in the Pacific are more resilient to the impacts of climate change, climate variability and disasters; and environmental protection is strengthened. The cooperation with the Government of Japan will contribute to achieving the goals of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, elimination of threat to human security and protect gains of sustainable development. It is in line with the Japan Country Assistance Policy in these three countries and the priority areas: 1) Overcoming Vulnerability and 2) Environment and Climate Change.
In line with the overall outcome, the overall project goal is to effectively address the consequences of, and responses to, geo-physical and climate-related hazards to protect lives, sustain livelihoods, preserve the environment and safeguard the economy. The outcome will be achieved through 3 expected outputs:
Strengthened Disaster Communication and Climate and Tsunami Monitoring Systems, to be implemented in FSM, RMI and Palau.
Enhanced National and State Disaster preparedness capacity, to be implemented in FSM, RMI and Palau.
Enhanced Community Disaster and Climate Resilience through improved water and food resource management and inclusive livelihood diversification, to be implemented in FSM and Palau.
Detailed Terms of Reference and other supporting documents can be obtained from UNDP Pacific Webiste
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=67166
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will work for home-based from July to October 2020. S/he will report to the UNDP Project Manager and will perform the following functions:
RMI: Construction of NDMO/NEOC facility in Majuro and Ebeye (20 working days)
In the capacity of UNDP Engineer, provide Independent technical expertise and support to the RMI Ministry of Works, Infrastructure & Utilities (MoWIU) in supervision of A&E design consultancy contract for construction of NDMO/NEOC facilities in Majuro and Ebeye including participation in development of tender documents.
Specific tasks include the following:
As a technical expert and UNDP representative, provide quality assurance of the A&E design works;
Participate in kick-off and weekly monitoring meetings with the A&E design consultancy company and relevant counterparts;
Verification and certification of reports, completed volume of works and invoice documents to process interim and final payments;
Monitoring implementation schedule of the design consultancy contract and provide timely recommended actions to follow the agreed deadlines;
Technical support to the Project procurement team in development of tender documents for construction of NDMO/NEOC facilities; and
Perform other tasks related to civil engineering that may be required by the project.
FSM: Civil works of water resource management in Yap State (5 working days)
As an evaluation team member in the tender for civil works implementation (water resources management) in Yap State, participate in the review and evaluation of the proposals received from the bidders.
FSM: Expansion of National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) and construction of Pohnpei State Emergency Operations Centre (PSEOC) (20 working days)
In the capacity of UNDP Engineer, provide Independent technical expertise in supervision of A&E design consultancy contract for expansion of National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) and construction of Pohnpei State Emergency Operations Centre (PSEOC).
Specific tasks include the following:
As a technical expert and UNDP representative, provide quality assurance of the A&E design works;
Participate in kick-off and weekly monitoring meetings with the A&E design consultancy company and relevant counterparts;
Verification and certification of reports, completed volume of works and invoice documents to process interim and final payments;
Monitoring implementation schedule of the design consultancy contract and provide timely recommended actions to follow the agreed deadlines;
Technical support to the Project procurement team in development of tender documents for expansion /construction of NEOC/PSEOC facilities; and
Perform other tasks related to civil engineering that may be required by the project.
Competencies
Solid experience in the usage of computers and office software packages as well as experience
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Knowledge and experience with development situation in the Pacific region, especially in the North Pacific/Micronesian countries.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource
Commitment to UN values
At least 10 years of working experience in planning and implementation of civil works projects
At least 5 years of experience in preparation of tender documents for civil works in developing countries
Experience in disaster risk management works is an asset
Experience of work in international organizations is an asset
Experience working with government counterparts is an asset
- Experience of working in the Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific, specifically Micronesian countries is an asset
Required Skills and Experience
At least bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, architecture or related
Detailed Terms of Reference and other supporting documents can be obtained from UNDP Pacific Webiste
https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=67166
Period of assignment/services (if applicable):
45 working days (within the period of July – October 2020 in the country of residence of Consultant
Application Process:
Interested candidates need to apply online at www.jobs.undp.org and upload requested documents (Technical Proposal/Methodology, CV/P11 form, Offeror’s Letter of confirmation and Financial Proposal) in Part 6 of Procurement Notice no later than end of July 7, 2020 (New York time). Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. Your on-line applications submission will be acknowledged to your email address provided in application. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.
UNDP Job Site – https://jobs-admin.undp.org/cj_job_edit.cfm
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Application submitted via email, incomplete applications or received after the closing date (June 30, 2020) will not be given consideration.
Failure to submit the Financial Proposal by the deadline or without reference to the subject above will result in disqualification.
For more detailed information about UNDP Pacific please visit our website at https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=67166
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates, people with disabilities, and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. UNDP Balance in Manage Policy promotes achievement of gender balance among its staff at all levels.
Requests for clarification must be sent in writing to akmaljon.topivoldiev@undp.org, ensuring that the reference number above is included in the subject line. UNDP shall endeavor to provide such responses to clarifications in an expeditious manner, but any delay in such response shall not cause an obligation on the part of UNDP to extend the submission date of the Proposals, unless UNDP deems that such an extension is justified and necessary.