International Consultant, Independent Civil Engineer for Review of Detailed Technical Design

This position is required to review the Detailed Technical Design for remediation activities in Fushe-Arrez Mine site. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Programme Manager in UNDP Montenegro and in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Albania, the expert is to provide all measures to ensure the detailed technical design is of a high competency and standard, in accordance with all relevant international and national standard and requirements, and fully costed in line with realistic market prices for the region. Works will include tasks review of the detailed technical design related to the civil works, evaluation of associated risks, assessing the compliance with relevant construction codes, local laws related to civil works and other relevant standard, revision of technical drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates and other relevant documentation. The expert is also expected to prepare reports as required.

Key Results Expected (non-inclusive list):

For review of the detailed technical design the following activities will be required:

* To ensure and certify that the Final DTD meets the requirements established within the ToR and associated studies and is fit for purpose;
* To familiarize with the laws, rules and regulations regarding civil works in the country where the work is being conducted and ensure the DTD meets these as required;
* To review/revise technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) of the necessary works prepared by the design company;
* To analyse measures, quantities, and description of each item of the BoQ;
* To analyse and review the unit rates/cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by the design company, and to assess if these are realistic and in accordance with local market conditions;
* To provide written report/s (certification) whether the BoQ is compliant with the level of services required.
All reports are to be submitted in English. Any tables with functional and statistical analysis of data and diagrams should be prepared in Microsoft Office Excel and the drawings in sophisticated CAD software with high graphical design definition. The reports on the Detailed Technical Design should be submitted, both as hard copies and a copy in an electronic format.

A minimum of one 2-day visit to the site were works are to be executed is envisaged, in accordance with the DTD.

Timing and reporting: This position will cover a total of 21 working days (out of which approximately 2 working days envisaged for the visit to the site, as indicated above). The period over which these man-days will be realised are linked to the development of the DTD. As previously stated a draft version of the Main Technical Design is expected within a period of 5 weeks from the date of signing of the contract with an additional period of 4 weeks planned for incorporation of the relevant comments, suggestions and recommendations made by the reviewing consultant.

Reporting plan:

The reviewer will report to the UNDP Regional Project Manager based in the UNDP Montenegro.

Competencies

* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
* Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
* Excellent social, advocacy and presentation skills;
* Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills.

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