Republic of Moldova

International Consultant Civil Engineering

Vacancy Number: Pr15/00935

Location:	Chisinau, Moldova
Application Deadline:	12 May 2015, 23:59 (GMT+2:00)
Type of Contract:	Individual Contract
Starting date:	25 May 2015
Reference to the project:	Construction of Jointly Operated Border Crossing Point at Palanca
Expected Duration of Assignment:	260 days
Submission Instructions: Proposals should be submitted online by pressing the "Apply Online" link no later than 12 May 2015. Requests for clarification only must be sent by standard electronic communication to the following e-mail: veaceslav.palade@undp.org. UNDP will respond by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all applicants. This Vacancy Announcement can be also find at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=56121
Supporting Documents: Terms of Reference Individual Consultant Procurement Notice Personal History Form (P11) UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract

Contacts:

Mr. Veaceslav Palade.

veaceslav.palade@one.un.org

Background

Through this project we plan to build and equip a modern JOBCP in compliance with the EU standards, this will contribute to removing currently existing in BCP Mayaki and BCP Udobne restrictions on the cargo of goods under the groups 1-24 of the Combined Nomenclature of Goods (transportation of animal, plants and food stuff made of them) imposed by the Ukrainian part due to the limited control capacity for these types of goods. The technical design is planned to be finalized by the end of 2015 followed with the construction works for the period 2016-2018.

In this regards UNDP is seeking to hire an experienced international civil engineering consultant to conduct independent and professional periodic monitoring and checks of the quality, cost-efficiency and timeliness of the construction works starting with contracting of the design company and ending with commissioning of the BCP Palanca to the beneficiaries.

Scope of work

The expected output for the Engineer Consultant’s assignment is to provide technical/expert surveillance services to UNDP for an efficient, qualitative and timely completion of the construction of the jointly operated border crossing point (JOBCP) at Palanca, on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

For more detailed Scope of Work please access the Terms of Reference.

Requirements for experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Master degree or equivalent in technical/engineering/constructions studies or other relevant field;

 Years of experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the area of supervision of constructions, infrastructure development projects, provision of engineering advisory services;

 Knowledge and competencies:

• Deep knowledge of standards and principles of international construction contracts and business processes
• Experience in working with national authorities and international organizations;
• Working experience in oversight of construction works of border management infrastructure is a strong asset;
• Considerable experience in the preparation, negotiation and administration of contracts and in the settlement of claims and dispute resolutions. (FIDIC Red Book conditions)

 Abilities & skills:

• Proven ability to plan, work and deliver on agreed deadlines;
• Demonstrated interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and to present ideas clearly and effectively;
• Fluency in English, command of Romanian and/or Russian languages will be a strong asset.

Computer literacy and ability to effectively use office technology equipment, IT tools.

Documents to be included

1. Cover letter: explaining why they are the most suitable for the work;
2. Financial proposal;
3. Personal CV/P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contacts for at least 3 reference persons.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR.  In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days).

 Travel

Local travel outside of Chisinau is planned and will be arranged by UNDP at UNDP cost. The offeror must bear the travel costs related only to international travel, this includes all travel to join duty station/repatriation travel. It is envisaged that the Consultant will travel to /from Moldova according to the days in duty station as specified in the TOR, but not less than 12 trips to/from Moldova throughout the whole assignment.  In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the respective business unit and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

 

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