| Overview : Rakhine State is one of the least developed parts of Myanmar suffering from several developmental challenges, communal conflict and frequent disasters. The recent flood caused by the Cyclone Komen which made landfall in Bangladesh on 30 July has resulted in considerable damage to life, livelihoods and physical infrastructure in 12 states and regions in Myanmar including Rakhine. On 31 July 2015, the President declared Chin and Rakhine states, and Magway and Sagaing regions as natural disaster zones. In order to respond to the needs of flood and conflict-affected communities, UNDP will be implementing a programme of early recovery support, targetting upto 71 villages, in Kyauktaw and Mrauk U townships. The construction or rehabilitation of small infrastructure will be an important component of this support. The actual construction activities will be undertaken by the communities, using block-grants managed by the CBO and cash-for-work schemes, with the technical supervision of UNDP or a contractual partner (INGO or NGO). Against this background, UNDP wishes to contract the services of a Civil Engineer to provide technical oversight and monitoring services, on behalf of UNDP, for all infrastructure works to be undertaken in target locations. |
