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ToR for Engineering Services Feb 2022.pdf

TEEN HUB UPDATED DRAWINGS APRIL 20 (1).pdf

The scope of engineering services includes quality assurance and site supervision.

Oversee timely and effective mobilization to site of selected contractor in accordance with contractual requirements
Review and approve the contractor’s construction methodology and method statement to ensure that it is practical and comply with public safety requirements
Develop a comprehensive system of inspection checking and recording to ensure compliance of all works with the specifications
Ensure works are completed in accordance with specifications, bill of quantities and drawings
Provide day-to-day supervision and inspection of works on site; to include the maintenance of a site diary, covering all contractors’ activities and site conditions.
Conduct monthly site visit with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) Project Representative and UNICEF staff representative.
Monitor the Contractor’s performance in respect to the works schedules.
Manage Contractor’s claims, variation orders, including making recommendations to the Employer on all claims, work or expenses or similar matters.
Ensure close project supervision, monitoring, testing and approval of completed works.
Assess and certify payment certificates and practical completion all the works
Ensure weekly site, monthly and Steering Committee meetings are conducted and documented accordingly
Ensure that all defects identified are repaired by the contractor and documented.

T****o qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:-

EDUCATION

A a B.Sc. in civil engineering, registered with relevant professional Board (Professional Engineers Registration Board

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 7 years of practical professional work experience 5 of which should have been as Project manager or Team leader on projects of similar nature, size and complexity with proven success.
The consultant must be accustomed to working with government agencies, international organizations and/or UN agencies on a cooperative basis with good track record in projects and contracts management
Ability to effectively manage significant projects, producing agreed deliverables within specified deadline.

Individuals:

Upload - Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the consultant - Proof of academic qualifications - Proof of Registration with the Professional Engineers Registration Board - Three references that can attest to practical work experience and project management experience - Financial proposal

Firms/Companies: Submit requested documents to jam-procurement@unicef.org

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

RECOURSE:

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines and completion of all mandatory trainings. Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include: timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to UNICEF and counterpart feedback.

PROPERTY RIGHTS:

UNICEF shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with UNICEF.

TRAININGS:

Consultants and Individual contractors, even those working from home, must complete the following online courses prior to signature of contract. All certificates should be presented as part of the contract.

Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=1289
Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=114
Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=7380

Consultants and Individual Contractors must complete the following course before commencement of any travel on behalf of UNICEF.

BSAFE Security Training https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=17891

Any consultant or individual contractor who is issued a UNICEF email address must complete the following courses no later than 30 days after signature of contract.

UNICEF Information Security Awareness Course https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=12037
Fraud Awareness https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=18439

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Consultants and individual contractors are required to certify that they are covered by medical/health insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unicef.org