International Consultant: Civil Engineer Expert, On-site supervisor (SSAs)

Background:

Please note that this is a consultancy assignment of a temporary nature, with an expected duration of up to 180 working days per calendar year. Work location: home-based with field visits to Ivano-Frankivsk, Khmelnytskyi and Velyki Mosty in Ukraine.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis. The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the OSCE decision-making bodies in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) is an autonomous OSCE decision-making body that deals with military aspects of security. The FSC Support Unit co-ordinates and facilitates the OSCE’s role in the politico-military dimension. The primary task of the Unit is to provide expertise and support to the FSC. The Unit initiates, develops, implements technical assistance projects in the field of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition (SCA), including preventing and combating illicit trafficking in all aspects, as well as performs quality assurance and quality control of the implementing agencies (OSCE Field Operations, UN agencies, and commercial contractors). The amount of Unit’s workload, as well as the need for technical expertise under specific assistance projects require relying on additional technical capacity hired through consultancy.

Objective of Assignment: 

The OSCE extra-budgetary project “In support of strengthening capacities of Ukrainian authorities in preventing and combating illicit trafficking in weapons, ammunition and explosives in all its aspects” implemented by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre / Forum for Security Co-operation Support Unit aims to address challenges and risks related to illicit trafficking and misuse of weapons, ammunition, and explosives (WAE) in Ukraine.

The OSCE extra-budgetary project “In support of strengthening capacities of Ukrainian authorities in preventing and combating illicit trafficking in weapons, ammunition and explosives in all its aspects” implemented by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre / Forum for Security Co-operation Support Unit aims to address challenges and risks related to illicit trafficking and misuse of weapons, ammunition, and explosives (WAE) in Ukraine.

Duration of Assignment:

Up to 180 working days within one calendar year

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The consultant/expert would be hired through the FSC Support Unit. The consultant will perform the following tasks:

• Assess compliance of proposed solutions with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and operational requirements;

• Provide recommendations for technical improvements, including structural integrity, energy efficiency, and functionality of both the container facility and tent structure;

• Facilitate the preparation and submission of documentation required to obtain Technical Conditions (TCs) for utility connections;

• Provide technical guidance for connection to: electricity supply (including internal and external lighting systems), water supply and wastewater systems, other utilities as required (e.g. telecommunications, heating);

• Review and validate engineering designs related to: electrical systems, including lighting tailored for sports use, water supply and sanitation facilities and fire safety and emergency systems (including evacuation lighting);

• Liaise with relevant utility providers and competent authorities to ensure timely issuance of TCs;

• Provide support in developing tender documentation in line with the OSCE policies, national and international requirements and norms;

• Provide consultations during the tender procedure and at all stages of the process;

• Participate in the technical evaluation of bids;

• Verify quality, compliance, completeness, etc. of the architectural design and cost-estimate documentation;

• Provide technical support in obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for construction works;

• Ensure compliance with national legislation and local regulatory requirements;

• Assist in preparation and submission of documentation required for: construction commencement authorization, and coordination with local authorities and