National Consultant for designing pipe network water supply systems in Rakhine State and Magwe Regions, Myanmar (Open to Myanmar Nationals Only)

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Purpose of the Activity/Assignment:

With the support of Government of Japan, UNICEF is implementing climate resilient community managed water supply systems in Rakhine State in 2021 and the activities will be completed in December,2022. In addition, UNICEF has been implementing Climate resilient water supply systems under the “Accelerating Sanitation and Water for All II (ASWA II)” from 2018 to 2022 which is ending March 31, 2022. The focus at this stage is to provide technical support in the field in implementation community managed climate resilient water supply systems at selected communities in Rakhine State and Magwe Regions.

• To support WASH team in UNICEF Myanmar CO and UNICEF Field offices in the implementation and monitoring of community managed water supply systems for people in targeted rural communities
• To coordinate and work closely with Water User Committees at community level and to provide technical support for pipe network design, distribution of pipes & pumping systems and implementation of water supply systems with high quality standards and in a timely manner

In close collaboration with UNICEF Myanmar CO and Field offices, the national consultant will provide technical support for construction/upgrading of community managed water supply systems for a total of 63 communities in 8 townships with below specific tasks:

1. Carry out field work, feasibility study, survey, design and Bill of Quantity for gravity fed system and other feasible water supply systems
2. Assist in plumbing of pipe network systems
3. Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide technical advice to take necessary actions to implement water supply related activities with high quality standards and in a timely manner and inputs for donor reports
4. Provide oversight in the implementation and monitor the progress of construction / upgrading of water supply systems

Geographic Area:

Nay Pyi Taw with frequent travel to Rakhine and Magwe. Only 5 % or less in Nay Pyi Taw and visit UNICEF office when required but the consultant is expected to spend >80 percent of time in the field.

Duration of the Consultancy:

11 months, Full-time, Regular Office Hour

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Work Assignment Overview:

Tasks 1 (Month 1):

Provide technical assistance to Sittwe UNICEF Field office / NayPyiTaw CO and water user committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 10 water supply systems (Rakhine State and or Magwe Region) and supervise construction of 3 water supply systems.

Deliverables 1

At least 10 village water supply systems design, BoQ prepared and or constructed Supervise construction of 3 Systems

Tasks 2 (Month 2):

Provide technical assistance to Sittwe UNICEF Field office / NayPyiTaw CO and water user committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 10 water supply systems (Rakhine State and or Magwe Region) and supervise construction of 3 water supply systems.

Deliverables 2:

At least 10 village water supply systems design and BoQ prepared Supervise construction of 3 Systems

Tasks 3 (Month 3):

Provide technical assistance to Sittwe UNICEF Field office / NayPyiTaw CO and Water User Committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 4 water supply systems (Rakhine State and or Magwe Region) and supervise construction of 6 water supply systems

Deliverables 3:

At least 4 village water supply systems design, BoQ prepared and constructed Supervise construction of 6 Systems

Tasks 4 (Month 4):

Provide technical assistance to NayPyiTaw CO and Water User Committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 10 water supply systems (Magwe Region).

Deliverables 4:

At least 10 village water supply systems design, BoQ prepared and constructed

Tasks 5 (Month 5):

Provide technical assistance to NayPyiTaw CO and Water User Committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 5 water supply systems (Magwe Region).

Deliverables 5:

At least 13 village water supply systems design, BoQ prepared and constructed

Tasks 6 (Month 6):

Provide technical assistance to NayPyiTaw CO and Water User Committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 10 water supply systems (Mandalay Region).

Deliverables 6:

At least 10 village water supply systems design, BoQ prepared

Tasks 7 (Month 7):

Provide technical assistance to NayPyiTaw CO and Water User Committees in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 10 water supply systems (Magwe Regions).

Deliverables 7:

Supervise construction of 10 village water supply systems

Tasks 8 (Month 8):

Provide technical assistance to NayPyiTaw CO and Water User Committees in supervision of (BoQ) for 13 water supply systems (Magwe Regions).

Deliverables 8:

Supervise construction of 13 village water supply systems

Tasks 9 (Month 9):

Provide technical assistance in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 7 water supply systems and supervise construction of 7 water supply systems(Rakhine State).

Deliverables 9:

At least 7 village water supply systems design and BoQ prepared Supervise construction of 7 Systems

Tasks 10 (Month 10):

Provide technical assistance in planning, designing and calculation of bill of quantity (BoQ) for 12 water supply systems (Rakhine State).

Deliverables 10:

Supervise construction of 12 Systems

Tasks 11 (Month 11):

Provide technical assistance to Sittwe UNICEF Field office and Water User Committees in construction supervision of 10 water supply systems (Rakhine State and Mandalay Region).

Deliverables 11:

Supervise construction of 10 Systems

Detail Terms of Reference can be accessed here: 140222 W_3. Terms of Reference_Pipe Network design-National Consultant 2022_11 Feb final draft.docx

The "Expression of Interest" form to complete and attach in the application can be accessed here; 140222 W_2. Expression of Interest_ Consultant for Water supply 2022_14 Feb-final draft.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Water Supply or Environmental Engineering, Public Health or other specialist field related to WASH is required. A first university degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree

At least five years of relevant professional work experience in WASH

Knowledge of WASH-related technical guidelines, standards and indicators

Experience in designing and implementation of pipe network design system in rural areas

A minimum of five years of experiences in humanitarian assistance will be an asset.

Community mobilization, coordination and facilitation experiences. Language Proficiency

Native Myanmar language Speaker

Fluency in English is required (oral and written)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

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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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

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.

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