Consultant - Engineer/Preservation Architect

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT) Duty Station: Amman Job Family: Culture Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30-APR-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism Duty Station: Home based. The Consultant will be asked to undertake frequent missions to Amman or any other locations in Amman, as necessary Duration of contract: 5 months (01 June 2023 - 31 Oct 2023) === **1. BACKGROUND, OBJECTIVES AND JUSTIFICATION** In the framework of the 1972 Convention, the activities proposed aim at supporting the State Party in addressing priority World Heritage Committee recommendations for Jordan's World Heritage properties through the preparation of urgent conservation interventions at Um AlRasas. This activity will also focus on strengthening the national capacities in the technical application of the World Heritage Convention. In previous years, management planning strategies were developed for Um AlRasas, with the last management plan developed by the UNESCO Jordan office in 2016, but none of them were fully implemented, and several critical conservation issues emerged as reported in the last World Heritage Committee decisions (42, 43, and 44 COM). Immediate actions are therefore required to ensure the maintenance of the property's integrity with priority placed on the stabilization of the Byzantine Stylite Tower, the only still free-standing monument of its kind in the Middle East. After being hit and partially destroyed by several historical earthquakes (the last in 1927), the tower has been affected by structural stability issues and has been under close monitoring since 2015. A joint geotechnical, geophysical, and geo-structural analysis undertaken in 2014 by ISPRA and ENEA concludes that the tower is highly vulnerable under a credible earthquake, and as such urgent measures are required to ensure its further stability against seismic events. Long Description ---------------- The overall objective of this assignment is to develop a preliminary design for the stabilisation of the Stylite Tower at Um AlRasas, in line with the **World Heritage Committee Decision** **WHC/21/44.COM/7B.129, which states:** *‘The design of the proposed structural consolidation programme for the Stylite Tower will be developed in conjunction with the UNESCO Amman office, based on the earlier technical studies previously submitted to the World Heritage Centre \[..\] It is recommended that the Committee reiterate the need for the submission of a works proposal to the World Heritage Centre before the works commence’* The key stakeholders will be the Department of Antiquities of Jordan and the UNESCO Jordan office. The key beneficiaries will be the Department of Antiquities and the people of Jordan who will benefit from the enhanced conservation of the World Heritage site. The outcome of this activity will consist in a preliminary design for consolidation interventions, including a proposal for a temporary, reversible structural support, and for a temporary roofing structure to protect the upper part of the tower from biological deterioration and rainwater damage. Upon request, UNESCO will provide the following documents to facilitate the formulation of the required proposal: - Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Toursim and Antiquities & UNESCO Jordan, “Site Management Plan for Umm AlRasas”, 2017. - Delmonaco, G., Clemente P, Puzzilli L.M., Saitta F., "Supporting the conservation of the WH site of Um AlRasas through the development of priority conservation interventions", ISPRA & ENEA 2014. - Ali Al-Owaisi, “Restoration of the Stylite Tower Final Report”, 2010. - “Investigations and emergency measures for the restoration of the Stylite Tower of Um-AlRasas”, 2009. - World Heritage Committee, “Restoration of the Stylite Tower Mission Report”, 2008. - “Report on the [Reactive Monitoring Mission to Um AlRasas (Jordan)”, 24-27 March 2008](https://whc.unesco.org/en/documents/100688/). - “Report[ on the Joint WHC/ICOMOS Reactive Monitoring Mission to Um AlRasas and Quseir Amra”, 17-21 November 2006](https://whc.unesco.org/en/documents/138925/). **2. DUTIES/TASKS AND EXPECTED OUTPUT OF THE ASSIGNMENT:** The consultant will be required to perform the following specific tasks, in close coordination with UNESCO Jordan Office: 1\. Collect all available data related to the Stylite Tower, including but not limited to: \- previous conservation interventions carried out; \- any available documentation (topographic, photogrammetry, laser scanning data, etc.); \- studies, reports, scientific articles. 2\. Should the collected documentation not be available or sufficient, ensure the full documentation of the monument (laser scan, photogrammetry, etc.); 3\. Produce a decay mapping of the monument’s facades, including types of decay, causes, and possible solutions to the deterioration; 4\. Conduct a geological, archaeological, and structural analysis of the monument, including field surveys where and if necessary. The result of the investigation works and the 2014 report produced by ISPRA and ENEA should be guiding the analysis and elaboration of future plans. 5\. Based on the data gathered and the field survey carried out, develop a preliminary design for the consolidation of the Stylite Tower following typology no.4 of the study produced in 2014. The deliverable shall include the delineation of a wider conservation plan detailing all steps necessary to ensure the consolidation of the tower, as well as the design of a temporary roofing structure for the protection of the upper part of the tower; 6\. Design a temporary, reversible structural support for the Stylite Tower to face emergency situations, as well as provide a heritage impact assessment of this support. 7\. Carry out a risk assessment and subsequently produce a risk map and related management plan, as well as a sustainable monitoring strategy for the Stylite Tower. 8\. Based on the outcomes of the risk assessment, conducting mitigation measures on vulnerable parts when needed. **3. TIMETABLE AND DELIVERABLES** The duration of the assignment is around 5 months, tentatively from June 2023 to October 2023. The consultant is expected to submit the following deliverables as part of the assignment: 1\. Submission of an inception report, consisting of the data collection, full documentation (including decay mapping), and geological, archaeological, structural analysis of the monument. 2\. Submission of a risk assessment and risk management plan, preliminary design of a reversible structural support and related heritage impact assessment. 3\. Submission of the final conservation plan detailing the necessary structural consolidation interventions to be carried out, the design of a temporary roofing system, and related BOQ. **4. Coordination** The implementation of the activity will be in close collaboration with DoA (The Department of Antiquities of Jordan). **5. VISIBILITY** 1. The consultant shall ensure appropriate visibility of UNESCO and the Jordanian Department of Antiquities throughout the assignment; 2. Any visibility material should be produced in line with the communications and visibility guidelines provided by UNESCO; 3. UNESCO must approve any visibility item prior to publishing, printing, etc. Long Description ---------------- **6. Travel** The consultancy will be homebased, but the incumbent will be expected to undertake two missions (each approximately 1-week long) to Amman during the assignment. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education***: Advanced University Degree (Masters) in engineering, architectural/heritage preservation, or a related field of specialization. ***Work experience*** Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of engineering, architectural/heritage preservation, architecture, or a related field, of which at least 3 years acquired at an international level. ***Language*** Fluency in oral, reading, and written English is required. ***Competencies and Skills*** \- Functional/Technical Competencies • Experience in reports writing and in the elaboration of programme/projects in the field of culture. • Relevant professional experience in the UN System or other international development organization(s) **DESIRED QUALIFICATION** ------------------------- ***Language*** Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset. **APPLICATION PROCESS** ----------------------- Interested candidates should click on “**Apply Now**”, then download and complete the **Employment History Form** (Word file). **At the end of the Word file****, insert extra pages** with the following **required** information in English: \* Upon completing the Word file with all the requested information above, **upload** the file at the “My Employment History Form / My Documents” section of the online application form. **Only** applications with the above requested information will be considered. **I.** A statement indicating how your qualifications and experience make you suitable for the assignment; **II.** A **Technical and Financial Written Proposal** (*4 Pages Maximum*) consisting of: - A description of your proposed approach and methodology for undertaking the assignment; - A work plan with detailed milestones and key deliverables/activities as per the terms of reference; - Up-to-date CV/Resume; - Comments on the Terms of Reference, if any (in brief); - The amount to be charged for the assignment following the below Price Schedule: *A **lump-sum** amount to be charged for the assignment (excluding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs), which should be quoted in US Dollars/ Jordanian Dinar (JOD).* **Please design your payment scheme against clear and specific set of deliverables and milestones as reflected in your work plan.** \- If the duration of the assignment is less than 30 calendar days. Please indicate your proposed lump-sum **Daily rate** (without travel cost). \- If the assignment is carried over a month or longer. Please indicate your proposed lump-sum **Monthly rate** (without travel cost) \* In case of Travel required, indicate estimated cost for travel cost\* (round airplane ticket ATK–on economy class only…etc.) indicating travelling from, to and cost. NB: Daily substance allowance (DSA) and terminal fair will be according to UNESCO rates applicable to the destination country. DSA will be calculated based on the effective number of travel nights spent away from the duty station if required. **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. 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Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.