Geotechnical civil engineer consultant

Result of Service The consultancy consists of the following outputs being these non-limitative:

Output 1. Methodological and descriptive construction of all the processes of sampling, fieldwork and analysis of the results regarding the geotechnical components of the territory.

• Output 2. Technical document proving the geotechnical analysis of the municipal territories involved in the project. The document should include: 1. Engineering analysis of the various subsurface components, including exploration, sounding and corresponding field testing; 2. Cartographic and geotechnical maps of the area analyzed, which contribute to a clear understanding of the geological environment of the area; 3. Geotechnical zoning of the territory, including descriptive mapping for its understanding; 4. Definition of the possible stability of each zone in the face of civil works; 5. Recognition of potential risks and hazards arising from the properties and nature of the soil.

• Output 3: Document with guidelines and recommendations for the consolidation of the various risk management components in the selected municipalities. The document should include 1. Delineation of threat sectors related to subsoil components, their capacity and stability; 2. General recommendations for mitigation and attention to identified risk areas, 3. Understanding of the endogenous and exogenous dynamics and processes involved in the geotechnical survey; 4. Synthesis of results and conclusions

* This deliverable must be presented in PDF and Word format.

Work Location Caldas, Colombia

Expected duration 6-month contract

Duties and Responsibilities a.) Information and validation: - The consultant will be responsible for keeping the HUB Coordinator informed and having to obtain validation of his/her activities in the full project cycle.

b.) Development: - Review and analysis of existing information at the municipal level concerning the geotechnical components of the territory. - Analysis and characterization of the territory from a geotechnical point of view, analyzing hazard and risk variables. - Coordination of the risk analyses carried out with the territorial planning policies, including an articulation with the preparation and/or updating of the Territorial Management Plans to be developed in the selected municipalities. - Work with the other members of the team to articulate the different outputs and components that make up the project. - Provide high-level technical support as required, both to the counterpart and to other members of the technical team. - Preparation of a synthesis in which the results of the analyses developed are summarized. - Carry out the activities assigned by the HUB Coordination that correspond directly to the consultant's profile. - Attend meetings, workshops and relevant spaces where their participation is required. - Accompaniment in the coordination and consultation with the corresponding entities. - Carry out knowledge transfer processes (workshops and trainings) to the multiple stakeholders involved.

c.) Approval: - The consultant will be responsible for supporting compliance with project approval processes, as well as monitoring the development and implementation of programs and projects. - Support the Hub Coordinator in the development of inputs for conceptual notes, project documents, implementation plans and budgets, and in general all the documentation necessary for internal approval of projects, following the provisions of the various manuals of procedures, internal regulations, and regular channels established by the Agency.

d.) Implementation: - Attend the technical (virtual) meetings needed to meet the scopes and objectives defined for the consultancy. - Provide information to UN-Habitat regarding affectations that the process of implementing the consultancy may have. - Provide inputs for the systematization of the processes carried out and exchange of practices and successful experiences with other HUBs in the region, with headquarters branches, counterparties and who appoints the UN-Habitat HUB Coordinator for Andean countries. - Follow up on technical guidelines determined by the Project Coordinator and Coordinator HUB Andean Countries. - Comply with the schedule of activities according to the guidelines of the HUB Coordinator. - When it is necessary to provide accompaniment to the UN-Habitat Coordinator and/or team in the establishment of communication with counterparties and stakeholders.

e.) Knowledge Management: - The consultant must know the processes, procedures, and standards of the organization, to ensure an adequate quality of the activities described above according to the standards of the organization. - Propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the Agency's projects. - The consultant must know the file system of the projects and ensure their proper maintenance, accessibility for all officials and the proper updating. - Design methodologies for the systematization of good practices and knowledge, related to the implementation of the projects and cooperation activities of the UN-Habitat Colombia Office. - Support the formulation of substantive documents linked to the thematic lines of action of UNHabitat Colombia. - Prepare reports and other documents related to meetings, missions and activities developed by the National UN-Habitat Office. - The consultant will carry out research activities to facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge and best practices on the sustainable urban development issues set out in the Agency's mandate. - Collect information on the urban status in the Andean Countries that serves as an input both for the identification of new project opportunities and for the implementation of the subscribed projects. - Support monitoring of UN-Habitat's implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) Target 11 dealing with sustainable cities and communities. - Identify strategic allies for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda in Andean countries. - Manage knowledge networks for the dissemination of the methodologies and documents generated by the agency and for the construction with strategic allies of new knowledge on topics related to sustainable urban development.

f.) Others: - Other activities requested and by mutual agreement with the HUB Coordinator of The Andean Countries of UN-Habitat, within the framework of this consultancy and without prejudice to the achievement of its responsibilities. - The consultant will participate in work and follow-up meetings, both with other consultants, as well as with the Coordinator and team of the Andean Countries HUB of UN-Habitat and with the staff of the projects. - The consultant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities comply with the principles of United Nations integrity

Qualifications/special skills Education Degree in civil engineering, geological science, geologist, environmental geotechnical engineering and/or related fields. Postgraduate degree in areas related to geotechnical civil engineering and/or related fields or an additional four (4) years of experience relevant to the position would be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Professional Experience Minimum five (5) years of work experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, infrastructure projects; environmental impact and risk studies; geology, geomorphology and/or related. Previous experience in the United Nations System will be considered an added advantage.

Languages The language of the consultancy is Spanish and English, other official languages of the United Nations will increase score.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.