be done according to government standards, timetable or deadline, as well as the whole range of other parameters and conditions that all need to be determined before commencement of the construction. Advise on alternative solutions to reduce the volume of earth works. Prepare a detailed list of technical data to be collected by the local experts over the implementation of the pilot projects;
- Action Ten: Provide National experts with recommendations on the operation of lined canals in different periods of the year and on the methods for cleaning lined canals from deposits or weeds. Provide regular consultations, recommendations and methodological support to project’s National experts on the relevant project activities.
- Action Eleven: Prepare a detailed final report on the assignment, including challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for implementation of projects activities.
Deliverables and timeframe:
Deliverable 1 prepared through actions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 above:
- Detailed work plan of the assignment including clear actions, methodology and timeframe to achieve the project targets for the canal lining prepared;
- Overview on lining materials applied in countries with similar climatic conditions like in Turkmenistan prepared;
- Detailed list of technical data to be collected and obtained by the local experts on feasibility studies of canal lining options prepared;
- Report with results of market research to determine the economic efficiency of the application of various types of anti-filtration materials of irrigation canals applicable to the conditions of Turkmenistan prepared;
- Data collected by the project team analyzed and recommendations on canal lining options (at least 3 options) prepared including estimated budget of works and materials/equipment;
- Recommendations on the procurement of the required equipment for the production/application of selected types of lining materials with the maximum use of local raw materials prepared;
- Recommendations on the selection of project pilot sites prepared and pilot regions visited;
- Technical recommendations for the tender documents prepared;
- Recommendations on methods of seepage loss metering and measuring the improvement of canals provided. Hands-on training for national water engineers on testing the infiltration losses conducted;
- Consultancy report on implementation of activities under Deliverable 2 prepared.
Location: Home based and 10 days mission to Turkmenistan. Number of days: 25 days.
Deliverable 2 prepared though actions 9, 10 and 11 above:
- Guidance and technical support during the implementation of the pilot construction projects provided;
- Detailed list of technical data to be collected by the local experts over the implementation of the pilot projects prepared;
- Recommendations on the operation and maintenance of lined canals provided;
- Regular email/skype communication with the project team maintained;
- Final consultancy report on overall assignment, including challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for implementation of project activities prepared.
Location: Home based. Number of days: 10 days.
This is an installment-based contract that should cover the costs of consultancy and other costs required to produce the above deliverables. The final schedule of payments will be agreed upon in the beginning of consultancy. Payment will be released in three installments: 1st installment: 60% (for deliverable 1), 2nd installment: 40% (for deliverables 2) – upon timely submission of respective deliverables and their acceptance by UNDP Turkmenistan.
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
- Knowledge of and work experience in the energy efficiency related water and agriculture projects, including those fu