Background

The South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) is a joint initiative of the UNDP and the Regional Cooperation Council. As such, it is an integral part of UNDP’s work in the Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (ECIS) region and has, since 2002, worked primarily to strengthen the capacities of national and regional stakeholders to control and reduce the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons, and thus contribute to enhanced stability, security and development in South Eastern and Eastern Europe. SEESAC also has a distinguished record working closely with national Ministries to mainstream gender equality and this aspect will remain central to the programme.

Going forward, SEESAC will maintain its long-standing work in South-Eastern Europe in the fields of small arms and light weapons and gender equality in security sector reform, under the framework of the RCC. The programme will continue and, where possible, scale up the innovative work it has pioneered in fostering confidence between rule of law providers within southeast Europe, as well as in the fields of innovation, security and technology. In addition, SEESAC will increasingly focus on sharing the capacity it has developed over the years through line ministries and UNDP offices in order to address community and other security needs beyond the sub-region and provide guidance on introducing gender equality into the security sector.

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to international peace and security by combatting the threat posed by the widespread accumulation and illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons and their ammunition in and from SEE. At the same time, it enhances regional stability by working within the framework of the RCC and in partnership with other relevant initiatives. The project is directly contributing to the implementation of the EU Security Strategy, the EU SALW Strategy, EU Strategy Against Illicit Firearms, Small Arms & Light Weapons & Their Ammunition , the Arms Trade Treaty, the UN Programme of Action, the International Tracing Instrument, UN Firearms Protocol, UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and will specifically enhance regional cooperation in combating the threat posed by the spread of SALW and their ammunition. Specifically, the project is contributing to the implementation of the South East Europe Regional Implementation Plan Combatting the Proliferations and Impact of Small Arms and Light Weapons and the Roadmap for a sustainable solution to the illegal possession, misuse and trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in the Western Balkans by 2024. The project results are also directly contributing to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peaceful and just societies, in particular targets 16.1 (Significantly reduce all forms of violence and death rate everywhere) and 16.4 (significantly reduce illicit arms flows).

SEESAC is currently implementing the Council Decision 2018/1788 in support of the implementation of the Regional Roadmap on combating illicit arms trafficking in the Western Balkans; and the Council Decision 2019/2111 in support of SEESAC disarmament and arms control activities in South-East Europe in reducing the threat of illicit small arms and light weapons and their ammunition.

The overall objective of the project supported by the Council Decision 2019/2111 is to further contribute to improved security in the South-East Europe region and in the Union by combatting the threat posed by illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in and from South-East Europe, Belarus and Ukraine. The project has the following specific objectives: to contribute to strengthened regional cooperation, knowledge exchange and information-sharing on SALW control; to further support the development of a legislative and regulatory framework on SALW, firearms and explosives, and its harmonization with the Union framework and standardization in South-East Europe; the continuation of support  to evidence-based policy-making on SALW control addressing the needs of both men and women; to build the capacity of border police and criminal police services of the Western Balkans to counter illicit trafficking and possession of firearms; to improve capacity for physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) through infrastructure security upgrades, surplus reduction and training; to build on the current work on the establishment of the Firearms Focal Points in South-East Europe.

The aim of the component for Improvement of capacities for physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) through infrastructure security upgrades, surplus reduction and training is to support authorities of the interior and police authorities to further improve security infrastructure and standard operating procedures for priority storage  locations, which still pose a  significant risk of theft and illegal proliferation of SALW and their ammunition. This component is building on Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2356 and is in line with Goal 7 of the Roadmap aimed at a significant decrease of the risk of proliferation and diversion of firearms, ammunition and explosives, and Goal 6 aimed at a systematic decrease of surplus and destruction of seized SALW and ammunition. Under the Council Decision 2016/2356, SEESAC completed security upgrades of the two evidence rooms, at the Ministry of Interior/Police Directorate in Podgorica Security Centre, and the Forensic Centre in Danilovgrad, through basic refurbishment, supply and installation of security doors with locks and access control, electrical installation upgrade, and CCTV cameras and weapons cabinets supply and installation.

The current project under the Council Decision 2019/2111, will continue to improve the security of weapons and ammunition storage in SEE by providing further specific technical and infrastructural assistance in line with international best practices and standards. SEESAC has identified stockpiles held by police and authorities of the interior as an area of concern due to the lack of capacity for safeguarding, inadequate record-keeping and stockpile management capabilities, and more complex systems which include formation weapons as well as confiscated firearms. Support will be provided for enhanced security of police/ authority of the interior SALW storages and evidence rooms through infrastructure upgrades. Evidence rooms located in local police stations are a priority, as a potential hazard for diversion exists but also in terms of public safety where several hazardous materials are kept together under poor storage conditions. Support will also be provided for reduction of surplus or confiscated SALW and ammunition thus further decreasing the risk of their illicit proliferation.

As agreed with the Ministry of Interior, the project activities in Montenegro will specifically address the enhancement of SALW control security measures at three evidence rooms locations of the Police Directorates in Nikšic, Bijelo Polje, and Bar, in accordance with the international standards and best practices.

1. Police Directorate Security Centre Nikšic evidence room location
Niksic is the second largest city of Montenegro, located in the west of the country, with an urban population of 56,970. It is the centre of Nikšic Municipality with population of 72,443 according to 2011 census, which makes it the largest municipality by area in the country and second most inhabited after the capital Podgorica. It is also an important industrial, cultural, and educational centre.
Evidence room of the Police Directorate’s Niksic Security Centre is located on the second floor (room 56) of the building. The room has a wooden door, and two windows (one two-winged and one three-winged window). The area surface is 10,55m2. The ceiling height is 3,07m. The planned intervention includes, but is not limited to, supply and installation of a new metal security door with locks and access control, security bars for the windows, two CCTV cameras: one in front of the room entrance and one inside the room, racks for weapons safekeeping, and hygienic painting of the walls.

2. Police Directorate Security Centre Bijelo Polje evidence room location
Bijelo Polje is a town in north-eastern Montenegro with an urban population of 15,400 and the centre of Bijelo Polje Municipality. It is the administrative, economic, cultural and educational centre of northern Montenegro.
Security Centre Bijelo Polje evidence room is located in the basement of the building with an area surface of 9.6m2. The ceiling height is 2.55m. The room has no windows. It needs basic refurbishment (floor, walls, and ceiling), covering with video surveillance cameras (one inside the room and one outside at the entrance), metal security door with locks and access control, weapons racks, and one work desk with a chair.

3. Police Directorate Security Centre Bar evidence room location
Bar is a coastal town, a seaport and a tourism centre in southern Montenegro. It is the centre of the Bar Municipality. According to the 2011 census, the city area has 17,649 inhabitants, while the total population of Bar Municipality is 42,068.
Security Centre in Bar has a large storage space on the ground floor which should be divided by a partition wall for an evidence room with an area surface of about 12m2 to be formed. The planned security upgrade includes, but is not limited to, construction of a small (1m high) staircase for entering the room from the hallway, new door opening with a metal security door with locks and access control, building a wall partition, hygienic walls painting, minor electrical installation upgrade with a lighting fixture, two CCTV cameras: one in front of the room entrance and one inside the room, racks for weapons safekeeping, and one work desk with a chair.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job content:

Under the overall guidance by the SEESAC Project Manager and SALW Control Project Specialist, and supervision of
SALW Control Project Officer in coordination with the UNDP Montenegro Programme Manager, the incumbent will:

• Monitor the works implementation until their completion including technical handover, quality of materials and equipment installed, and health and safety issues;
• Provide weekly briefs to SEESAC on to the status of works, deadlines, and financial parameters;
• Participate in kick off meetings and conduct regular site visits during the works implementation;
• Identify any potential risks prior and during the works implementation and propose mitigation measures in coordination with UNDP SEESAC.
• Follow the works implementation timeline and anticipate possible interruptions; propose necessary measures to be taken in cooperation with UNDP SEESAC and other participants in the project, in case the conditions influence the further stages of execution and given deadline;
• Follow up and review payment requests by the contractor(s).
• Provide final written report to UNDP SEESAC upon all works completion.

The expected results:

Works monitoring

• The security upgrade works at the Police Directorate Nikšic evidence room completed fully in line with the works contract(s) and handed over to the beneficiary. The payment requests by the contractor(s) reviewed and submitted to SEESAC for approval and processing.
• The security upgrade works at the Police Directorate Bijelo Polje evidence room completed fully in line with the works contract(s) and handed over to the beneficiary. The payment requests by the contractor(s) reviewed and submitted to SEESAC for approval and processing.
• The security upgrade works at the Police Directorate Bar evidence room completed and handed over to the beneficiary. The payment requests by the contractor(s) reviewed and submitted to SEESAC for approval and processing.

Time duration and travel:

Up to thirty-one (31) days of consultancy work within Montenegro (Podgorica, Nikšic, Bijelo Polje, and Bar areas) is foreseen. Period of the engagement is 1 March – 15 June 2021. All travel costs should be included in the lump sum.
The consultant will be paid as per the daily fee for the days worked. All payments will be approved by UNDP SEESAC Project Manager/SALW Control Project Specialist.

Delivrables and Timeline:

The deliverables will be quality reviewed and accepted by the SEESAC Project Manager or SALW Control Project Specialist upon review by the SEESAC SALW Control Project Officer.bles and timeline:

Competencies

• Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time;
• Good communication and time management skills, ability to work in a team;
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and gender diversity and equity in his/her daily work and personal behaviour.
• Proven skills knowledge and experience in the field of engineering;
• Good analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Fluency in English and Montenegrin (BCMS ) languages is a requirement;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCad.
   

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• University degree in the field of civil engineering or another related field is required;

Experience:

• Experience in monitoring of complex civil works of minimum 5 years is a requirement;
• Previous work with international organizations and/or national authorities in security sector on infrastructure upgrade/adaptation projects is a strong asset;

Other:

• Willingness and ability to be vetted by the security services in order to receive the necessary access and security clearance is required;
• Possession of one or more appropriate license(s) in the field of architectural/civil engineering issued by the Chamber of Engineers of Montenegro is an asset.

Criteria for selection:

Combined Scoring method will be used. When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: (i) responsive, compliant, acceptable, and (ii) having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

• Technical criteria weight - 70% (Background and education 10%; Relevant previous experience 20%; Substantial knowledge/Required competencies 30%; Required language 10%);
• Financial criteria weight - 30%.

Only offerors obtaining a minimum 490 points for technical criteria will be considered for the financial evaluation. For more information on procurement methodology for Individual Contractors, please refer to Procurement Notice.

Application procedure:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications by February 2, 2021 by using the Apply now button. The application should contain CV or P11 that can be downloaded at https://www.me.undp.org/content/montenegro/en/home/jobs.html. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file.

Only the short-listed applicants will be contacted and requested to submit a letter of interest including a price quotation indicating the lump sum (in EUR) requested for the work envisaged in the section "Description of Responsibilities".