TERMS OF REFERENCE
UNICEF KIRA
Programme/Project Title:
WASH Programme in the Kyrgyz Republic
Consultancy/Services Title: WASH Project Manager
Consultancy Mode:
National
Type of Contract :
Consultant
Individual Contractor
Mode of Selection :
Competitive
Single Source
Duration of Contract :
11 months
From: 01/06/2014
International
Institutional
To: 30/04/2015
Objective/purpose of the consultancy/services
Overall objective of the consultancy is to provide project management advice and engineering
supervision support for the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion programme in the Kyrgyz
Republic.
Background
Subsequent to the initial intervention in 2010, which revealed longstanding problems with
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion (WASH) UNICEF is providing a more extensive
support to the people of Kyrgyzstan, particularly targeting women and children. As part of the
WASH Programme, in 2012-2015 UNICEF will be constructing water and sanitation facilities,
renovating buildings and internal heating systems in selected schools, pre-schools and health
care institutions.
UNICEF will also be working on hygiene education and strengthening WASH sector
performance by improving coordination, updating relevant norms and standards and raising
the profile of the sector through promotion campaigns and advocacy.
WASH programme two year budget for hygiene education and construction projects is well
over USD 5,000,000. There is a need for a consultancy input to assist Country Office in
implementation of the expanded programme, especially in terms of management and
supervision of large construction projects.
Scope of work and key tasks
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative and guidance of the WASH
Programme Officer, WASH Project Manager will:
1. Review and update the work plan for effective implementation of the WASH programme
including the ongoing projects on “Establishment of Child-Friendly Learning Spaces
through Rehabilitation of Educational Institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic”, “UNICEF-DFID
Equity Project”, “The Second Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project” and WASH
Institutional Strengthening Project funded by the Government of the Russian Federation;
2. Review and provide inputs to water and sanitation designs for schools and healthcare
centers;
3. Carry out technical supervision of the design activities and construction works in schools,
kindergartens and healthcare centers of target municipalities;
4. Support development, planning and implementation of activities aiming at improving
sustainability of hygiene education and operation and maintenance of WASH facilities.
5. Support project management works with stakeholders and partners (NGOs, private
consultants, and contracting companies);
6. Contribute to development of recommendations to the national legislation regarding
standards and regulations for WASH in schools by preparing required supporting
documentation;
7. Assist in determining capacity gaps and support capacity development of government
and/or non-governmental partners in close coordination with other donor partners;
8. Review and provide inputs on WASH programme related M&E activities to track progress
and evaluate results. Consultant will work on methodology for baseline studies, monitoring
tools, technical assessments for WASH infrastructure and hygiene practices at the
community level;
9. Provide inputs to joint activities with Communication for Development, Education and
Health and Nutrition sections;
10. Conduct capacity building activities for the UNICEF WASH programme in Kyrgyzstan;
11. Review and provide inputs to contingency planning, replenishment of WASH NFI stocks
and development of sector capacity to respond to emergencies;
12. Consultant maybe required undertaking additional roles for other projects in the same
geographical area, and other duties as required.
Reporting and supervision
The WASH Engineer will report to the the Deputy Representative for general issues, technical,
programme and policy functions.
Qualification/level requirements
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Degree in engineering, social science, environmental health, water and sanitation, and
appropriate post-graduate qualifications;
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Five-eight years of professional development experience in the WASH sector including
experience in emergency response and contingency planning;
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Experience in implementing, designing or coordinating WASH in Schools programmes;
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Familiarity with community-based sanitation programs, and with a diversity of latrine
designs for rural communities;
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Ability to effectively coordinate with government, NGO and local stakeholders essential;
an understanding of sector coordination mechanisms an asset;
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Ability to formulate policy recommendations and conduct advocacy at the policy level;
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Analytical and conceptual ability; demonstrated understanding of survey design and social
research methods to understand hygiene and sanitation behavior change;
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Technical experience in construction and WASH in the Central Asian context;
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Project and advanced Contract Management experience with multi-million dollar
construction/renovation projects;
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Experience in conducting capacity development in WASH at the local and sector levels;
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Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and
effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization;
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Prior work experience in the CEE/CIS regions, understanding of the political context an
asset.
Duty station and official travel involved
The Consultant will be based in Bishkek with approximately 50% of time allocated for field
work (site supervision and monitoring). The Consultant will be entitled to reduced DSA rates
(50%) in duty station and full DSA rate when traveling within the Kyrgyz Republic. Cost of
return air-ticket from/to the Consultant’s country of residence will also be covered by UNICEF.
Duration
11 months from 01/06/2014 to 30/04/2015.
Deliverables and Work plan
Consultant will submit monthly reports outlining progress towards achievement of below work
plan activities and final report including hand over note.
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Deliverables
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Review and update the work
plan for effective
implementation of the WASH
programme (gantt chart)
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Review and provide inputs on
WASH programme related
M&E activities (KAPS
surveys)
Support to PCAs on
legislative changes and
sustainability of School
WASH
Review of and inputs to
project completion and donor
reports
Review and update contract
and financial monitoring of all
construction projects
Construction / renovation
contracts supervision visits
Support to implementation of
WASH institutional
sustainability and capacity
building project.
Support to needs assessment
and capacity building for
national partners
Support provided to sector
and network meetings,
training and key events
Support to WASH sector
emergency preparedness
11 Monthly reports, final
report with detailed
handover note
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Performance indicators
Consultant’s performance will be evaluated based on the following indicators:
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Quality and timeliness of completed of tasks and deliverables specified in the TOR and
further detailed in project agreements with Japan, DFID, WB and Russian Federation;
Conformance of WASH construction and renovation works to Kyrgyz national norms,
standards, regulations and UNICEF specifications;
Clear and open financial reporting of construction works;
Up to date financial monitoring and accountability tools;
Construction is within the project budgets and surplus minimized.
Estimated cost (optional)
Monthly Service Fee = Minimum monthly rate for Middle level consultant (P3) in accordance
with the Chapter 6, Section 2 of the HR Manual on Remuneration and payment of fees to
international consultants and individual contracts (CF/AI/2008-003 dated 21/04/2008)
Travel expenses (DSA, Terminals & air tickets) will be covered in accordance with the UNICEF
regulations.
Source of funding / PBA reference (expiry date):
SC130501 valid to 31/10/2014 and SC130469 valid to 01/07/2015
Note: In all cases, consultants may only be paid their fees upon satisfactory completion of
services. In such cases where payment of fees is to be made in a lump sum, this may only be
payable upon completion of the services to UNICEF’s satisfaction and certification to that
effect, and any advance on the lump sum may not exceed 30% of the fees. In such cases
where payment of fees is to be made in installments, the final installment may not be less than
ten per cent (10%) of the total value of the contract, and will only be payable upon completion
of the services to UNICEF’s satisfaction and certification to that effect.
Drafted:
Esen Turusbekov, Programme Officer, WASH
Reviewed:
Jamilya Jusaeva, Operations Manager
Approved:
Raoul de Torcy, Deputy Representative
Date:
14 March 2014