National consultant on laboratory equipment for irrigation

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Tashkent Job Family: Education Type of contract : Non Staff Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months Recruitment open to : External candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 11-DEC-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- **Background:** The Government of Uzbekistan and UNESCO have been implementing the “Skills Development in Rural Areas of Uzbekistan” project, funded by the EU. This project aims to support the development of relevant skills of women and men for sustainable, diversified and modernised agriculture in Uzbekistan. This project will contribute to improving the quality, relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of the skills development system in the agriculture and irrigation sectors, initiated by the Government of Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on the rural regions selected by the national stakeholders (Karakalpakstan, Khorazm, Bukhara, Surkhondaryo). Within the component III of the project (to modernize agriculture and irrigation colleges in rural areas with competent management and teaching staff using modern technologies and teaching and learning methods), procurement of laboratory equipment needs to be carried out in the four selected college and technical schools in four different pilot regions. These procurement works require engineering expertise to develop specific requirements of the equipment and to ensure close monitoring of the installation process. To this end, UNESCO is hiring a national consultant to design and develop specific requirements of non-standard laboratory equipment and to monitor the installation process in four selected colleges and technical schools in four different pilot regions of Uzbekistan. In addition, the consultant is expected to conduct market research identifying the main providers of non-standard laboratory equipment for educational purposes. Long Description ---------------- **Main Duties and Responsibilities:** The consultant will work closely with the project team, and shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: - Develop the details of the non-standard laboratory equipment requirements; - Collaborate with experts/consultants who developed the related curricula, administrations of the pilot college and technical schools, and with related stakeholders; - Identify the main providers of non-standard laboratory equipment for educational purposes and conduct market research; - Develop specific requirements of non-standard laboratory equipment in the field of irrigation according to the curriculum on ‘Irrigation Technician’; - Develop specific requirements of non-standard laboratory equipment in the field of irrigation according to the curriculum on ‘Technician for installation and maintenance of automated water management facilities’; and - Report to UNESCO on the progress, quality, and compliance of the installation works of the contractor, especially when any deviation, delay, or problem occurs. Long Description ---------------- **Deliverables:** - Report including detailed technical specifications and costing of non-standard laboratory equipment in the field of irrigation according to the curriculum on ‘Irrigation Technician’; - Report including detailed technical specifications and costing of non-standard laboratory equipment in the field of irrigation according to the curriculum on ‘Technician for installation and maintenance of automated water management facilities’; - Market research report on the main local and international providers of non-standard laboratory equipment for educational purposes; and - Final report on the quality and compliance of the installation works of the contractor. Long Description ---------------- **Timeframe:** The work of the national consultant will commence from December 2023 or as soon as possible for the duration of maximum 3 months. Please attach your proposal (including methodology and workplan) for the deliverables of this position with cover letter. **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 in Irrigation, Engineering or other relevant field ***Work Experience:*** - A minimum of five years of work experience in Irrigation and/or Engineering - Experience/ knowledge in Irrigation laboratory equipment - Experience/ knowledge in Electrical equipment - Experience in working with educational institution is an asset - Experience/ knowledge in the curriculum and equipment for college and technical school in Uzbekistan is an asset ***Languages:*** - Good knowledge of Uzbek / Russian **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. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. 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