UNDP INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER Job in Kenya (Online)

INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER
Location :	Home based
Application Deadline :	28-Oct-11
Additional Category	Millennium Development Goals
Type of Contract :	Individual Contract
Post Level :	International Consultant
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	30-Nov-2011
Duration of Initial Contract :	Total 30 calendar days during the period from November 1, 2011 to March 1, 2012
Expected Duration of Assignment :	Total 30 calendar days during the period from November 1, 2011 to March 1, 2012
Background
UNDP is a key partner of the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) and is the UN agency assuming the role of Principal Recipient of GFATM grant for implementation of the project “Purposeful strengthening and expanding of qualified services on TB diagnostics and treatment in Turkmenistan” for the period of 2010-2012.  One of the three main objectives of the project is “To introduce and expand access to diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis”. The project will follow a comprehensive approach in implementation of the objective by strengthening national capacities for management of drug-resistant tuberculosis.  The considerable and important part of this activity includes upgrade of infrastructural capacities of the National Partners represented by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry (MOHMI) and Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan (MIA).  In particular, it is planned to strengthen infection control measures at two MDR-TB in-patient treatment sites through infrastructure rehabilitation for installation of the ventilation system and patient separation measures in TB Hospital in Dushak (Akhal velayat) and in the Central Prison Hospital in Turkmenbashy settlement (Mary velayat). The project is also aimed to support infrastructure rehabilitation at two regional reference laboratories in Mary and Turkmenabat cities to ensure proper workflow and infection control, including installation of the external negative pressure ventilation system. To address this project objective, the UNDP Country Office (UNDP CO) contracted an international expert to develop project design (graphic presentation of the project with drawings and technical instructions) for upgrade and rehabilitation of the above mentioned health care facilities in Turkmenistan. The developed project design will constitute an integral part of solicitation documents for the formal bidding process.     To ensure compliance of the above projects design with construction standards and the required level of quality for the planned infrastructure rehabilitation works, the UNDP CO is seeking the best professional expertise to conduct independent assessment and certification of the above technical project documentation before bidding process and also certification of outcome of procurement process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work: Phase I. Evaluation of Project Design Under the overall supervision of UNDP/GFATM Project Manager and in close cooperation with UNDP/GFATM Project Construction Engineer, the expert will make the detailed assessment of the technical documents for civil and engineering works aimed at upgrading/rehabilitation of the following objects: 1. Bacteriological laboratory (upgrading of regional laboratory to BSL III level) in Turkmenabat city; 2. Bacteriological laboratory (upgrading of regional laboratory to BSL III level) in Mary city; 3. MDR-TB Department (for 50 beds) of the Specialized TB Hospital of Akhal velayat in Dushak city; 4. MDR-TB Department (for 50 beds) of the Central Prison Hospital in Mary velayat. During this phase the Expert will: Check if the developed project design is in compliancy with appropriate WHO recommendations and local laws related to civil works and construction; Check if the proposed technical design of laboratory and healthcare facilities provides necessary degree of safety, including separation for “clean” and “dirty” areas, MDR patient separation measures etc.; Verify if the proposed ventilation system maintains proper directional airflow; Check the correctness of the selected equipment for the ventilation systems; Analyze and review the unit rates/cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by International Expert and UNDP/GFATM Project Construction Engineer, and to assess whether they are realistic. Phase II. Evaluation of Bids/Proposals During this phase, the expert will participate in the evaluation of bids obtained as a result of open competition and certify the outcome of the procurement process, having developed a comprehensive technical evaluation report meeting UNDP standards. In particular, the expert will:  Review and conduct expert evaluation of quantities and description of each item in the offers against the original BoQ;  Analyze the offered unit rates against the cost estimates in correlation with the BoQ, provided by International Expert and UNDP/GFATM Project Construction Engineer, and assess whether they are realistic;  Analyze and review if the offered technical specifications are in accordance to the advertised ones;  Provide a written report, certifying that the offered unit rates are realistic and in accordance with local market conditions;  Provide a written report as to how much the offers deviate from internal estimate and possible reasons in case of significant deviations. The expert is expected to provide a comparative table for items in which there is a significant difference between the bidders unit price and estimates of UNDP/GFATM Project Construction Engineer. Also, any statement made in the evaluation regarding prices should be supported by data.  Assist UNDP in determining the most technically compliant bidders;
Competencies
UNDP is looking for qualified and certified civil engineer/architect with expertise in one or more of the following fields: Experience in designing of health care facilities infrastructure (ventilation, water supply, sewer, etc.); Knowledge of WHO standards and recommendations associated with infection control measures; Experience in conducting expert evaluation of project design; Experience in evaluation of prices for construction works, materials and equipment; Experience in working with CIS countries is an asset;
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Advanced university degree in either Civil, Structural, Engineering or Architecture with specialization on in the highlighted areas as indicated under the competencies section. Experience: Senior professional level with a minimum of ten years practical experience in the specified field. International experience is an advantage. Language: Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Russian is an asset. Special Considerations: As expert should be able to certify the outcome of the procurement process, he/she is expected be aware of UN procurement rules. It would be highly preferable that he/she possesses: Knowledge of procurement, tendering and contractual regulations, requirements of international organizations such as UNDP, EC etc.
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.

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