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ENGINEER COUNSALTANCY – South & East UKRAINE

WeWorld Background:

WeWorld is an INGO working across 27 countries and is part of ChildFund Alliance (CFA). WeWorld has a long-term experience in implementing multi-sectorial responses emergencies (e.g., Syria, Palestine, Haiti, Mali, etc). In Ukraine WeWorld has been providing multi-sectoral lifesaving assistance in Lviv, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odessa Oblast, and in newly liberated areas leveraging on existing partnership and capacity to timely identify and respond to needs.

WeWorld seeks an Engineer Consultancy (private company/professional) to assist in the technical damage assessment of institutional buildings and water system supply in the South and East regions of Ukraine. The Consultancy will be responsible for the technical designing of project activities related but not limited to WASH services rehabilitation/reconstruction in WeWorld’s areas of operation, mainly: Kharkivska, Mykolaivska and Khersonska Oblast.

Time frame of the consultancy: 4 months starting from mid-June 2023, with possible extension.

Area of Intervention: The consultancy must take place in the Oblast of Kharkiv, Kherson and Mykolaiv.

Main scope of Work

The Consultancy is requested to provide the following tasks:

1. Flows study, technical request verification, BoQ and cost estimation.

2. Lead the design process of rehabilitation/reconstruction works and repairs related but not limited to WASH services.

3. Preparation of tender documents and assistance during tendering procedure.

Detailed description of tasks

1. Flows study, technical request verification and cost estimation.

Preliminary to the Design phase, the Consultancy shall conduct a flow study at the locations and for the requests of rehabilitation instructed by WeWorld Program Manager.

2. Design phase.

During the design phase, the Consultancy shall coordinate with the relevant local and national authorities to guarantee the preparation and obtainment of all needed authorizations and documentation for the rehabilitation/construction needed.

The detailed design phase shall include and not be limited to:

• Evaluate the topographic survey, plans, and rehabilitation dossier from the local authorities. • Evaluate detailed and typical drawings, including transversal profiles (cross sections) in georeferenced AutoCAD/GIS files , etc...

• Evaluate and verification of the specifications for various work components such as excavation, reinforced concrete works, concrete repairs, rehabilitation works, waterproofing if relevant, backfilling works, etc.

• Prepare detailed BoQ - bill of quantities- subdivided into identifiable and traceable chapters and sections.

• Verify and provide an estimation cost for the identified works, rehabilitation, etc.. on actual market study.

3. Preparation of tender documents.

The Consultancy is requested to prepare the tender documents for the procurement/construction/rehabilitation works according to the indication of WeWorld Program Manager following WeWorld procurement procedures Within the scope of the tender documentation, the Consultancy shall prepare:

• Technical specifications of the works including all work components (excavation, reinforced concrete construction works, concrete repairs and rehabilitation works, waterproofing if relevant, backfilling works, etc.) as well as materials’ specifications.

• Detailed bill of quantities and preamble to the BOQ for each payable item

• Detailed tender drawings.

The Consultancy shall assist WeWorld Finance/Procurement unit during the tendering period and in the evaluation of the contractors’ bids and provide adequate support. Its role shall include and not be limited to:

• Answer the potential contractors’ questions and clarification requests.

• Assist to site visits and pre-bid meetings with potential contractors.

• Assist WeWorld in preparing any amendments or modifications needed during the tendering procedure.

• Assist WeWorld Finance/Procurement unit in the evaluation of the technical and financial offers

• Assist WeWorld Finance/Procurement unit in the preparation of the contract with the awarded contractor.

Required Experience & Skills

- Master’s degree in civil engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or

- University degree in the above fields with five years of relevant professional experience.

- Experience in the design and implementation of WASH infrastructure, rehabilitation, and service in the country.

- Knowledge and Management of supplier contracts and technical requirements in the country.

- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, maintaining effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Languages

- Working language Ukrainian.

- Fluency in English (oral and written).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Certificates, daily rates in UAH and proof of previous work related to the position (e.g., final project reports, reference letters and completion certificates) by email to [email protected] with objective> Engineer Consultancy no later than 5 JUNE 2023 at 23;59 Kyiv Time. In case of further information, you can address your question writing to the same email [email protected]. WeWorld reserves the right to finalize the selection before the closing date.