nded by the GEF;
- Excellent training, facilitation and communication skills;
- Results driven, ability to work under pressure and to meet required deadlines;
- Good understanding and experience in the field of water use efficiency.
Required Skills and Experience
- University Bachelors’ degree in one of the related fields including hydraulic engineering, construction, water management and other related fields. A Masters’ degree in these fields is an advantage.
- At least 10 years of experience in one of the related fields including design, construction, construction supervision, operation, maintenance, and assessment of the efficiency of irrigation canals;
- Good knowledge of international standards, experience and methodologies in the field of canal lining;
- Previous relevant work experience with the UN or other international organizations is an asset;
- Knowledge and experience of work in the CIS, Central Asia and other countries with similar climatic conditions is an advantage.
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of Russian is desirable and will be considered as an advantage.
Submission of applications:
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
All experts applying for this position are required to provide:
- Brief methodology for implementation of the assignment including tentative timeframes. Information on previous projects realized with involvement of the candidate including post-rehabilitation test results of the projects;
- Financial Proposal with the references to (1) the daily rate for the assignment and within the timing scale indicated in the present TOR, and (2) any other expenses (including transportation costs, accommodation costs, the possibility of vaccination and etc.). Template of the form can be found at: http://www.tm.undp.org/content/turkmenistan/en/home/procurement.html . The UNDP will enter into an Individual Contract based on a lump sum amounts. The financial proposal shall represent a detailed, justified and “all inclusive” amount. In order to assist UNDP in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount, including: a daily fee for the tasks and an estimated duration as specified in this announcement, travel (to and from the missions), per diems, any other possible costs (including vaccinations, dwelling, communication etc.);
- Cover letter explaining why they are the most suitable candidate for the assignment;
- Filled P11 form including past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees (blank form can be downloaded from http://www.tm.undp.org/content/turkmenistan/en/home/procurement.html .
Evaluation of proposals:
Individual Consultants will be evaluated based on the combined scoring methodology. When using this method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
Responsive/compliant and having received the highest score – out of 100 points
Out of the maximum score, the score for technical criteria equals 70% - maximum 70 points, and for financial criteria 30%.
The technical evaluation will take into account the following as per the scoring provided:
- Education in engineering and/or construction – 25 pts;
- The experience (10 years) in one of the related fields including design, construction, construction supervision, operation, maintenance, and assessment of the efficiency of irrigation canals – 25 pts;
- Methodology – 10 pt;
- Knowledge and experience of work in the CIS, Central Asia and other countries with similar climatic conditions – 20 pts;
- Fluency in English – 10 pts;
- Fluency in Russian – 10 pts.
Financial proposal – 30% of total evaluation.
Additional requirements for recommended contractor:
Recommended contractors aged 65 and older, and if the travel is required, shall undergo a full medical examination including x-ray, and obtain medical clearance from the UN-approved doctor prior to taking up their assignment. The medical examination is to be clea