Overview : Description of assignment: Human Settlement Advisor Type of Consultancy: International Duty Station: Erbil, Iraq, with possibility to travel to other governorates as required Period of assignment/services: 80 working days within 5 months Estimated Starting Date: 01 August 2016 End Date of the Contract: 20 December 2016 Proposals should be submitted to the following e-mail address no later than COB 17 July 2016 (Iraq Time: +3 GMT): IC1.undp.iq@undp.org Please note the following: It is a MUST to indicate the Procurement Notice Number in the e-mail subject line). Any request for clarification must be sent to the following e-mail address: dolores.maitim@undp.org. The Procurement Unit will respond by e-mail, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to identified consultants who have notified UNDP of their interest to participate. Kindly be informed that the UN P11 Form (“CV Form,” ref: Annex 2) must be completed. It is not permissible to submit a Curriculum Vitae in lieu of this form. Emails sent to the previously mentioned address shouldn’t exceed the limits of 8MB.
1. Documents to be included when submitting the Proposal: Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications and interest. Technical Proposal: (which will include the following): Signed Template Confirmation of Interest and Submission of Financial Proposal –Annex 1 attached. A letter explaining why he/she considers him/herself the most suitable candidate for the work. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references with email addresses UN P11 Form (“CV Form”) – Annex 2 attached. UNDP-Iraq reserves the right to disqualify any submissions that have omitted this form A brief Methodology on how the candidate will approach and conduct the work.
B. Financial proposal: The financial proposal will specify a total lump sum amount and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables. Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. Financial Proposal Form, providing a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems) is to be provided by the offeror – Annex 3 attached 2. Selection Criteria: The award of contract will be made to one individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as being: Responsive/compliant/acceptable, and Achieving the highest combined score (financial and technical).
Minimum requirements: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering, urban planning, environmental management or other relevant field of studies is required. A minimum of ten years field-based experience in programme/project planning and implementation, preferably with international organizations is required. Knowledge on urban planning, urban governance and/or urban basic services reform is desirable. Experience in the Middle East and/or Arab States, especially in Iraq, will be an asset. Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required. Willingness to obtain Basic Security in the Field II course (BSIF-II) and Advanced Security in the Field (ASIF) through the following links: https://training.dss.un.org/consultants/index.php If the applicant is of 62 years old and more, please confirm willingness to go through a full medical exam including x-rays at the applicant’s own cost from a recognized UN doctor. Address of doctors will be provided by UNDP. Acceptance of Individual Consultant General Terms and Conditions.
Evaluation Criteria: Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70 points will be considered for the Financial Evaluation. Criteria | Max. Point 100 | Weight |
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Technical | Criteria A: relevance and responsiveness of candidate’s past experience, qualification based on submitted documents: - Academic qualification. 15 points
- Field-based experience in programme/project planning and implementation. 20 points
- Experience in the international organizations. 15 points.
- Knowledge on urban planning, urban governance and/or urban basic services reform. 15 points
- Experience in the Middle East and/or Arab States, especially in Iraq. 15 points
| 80 Points | 70% | Criteria B: relevance and responsiveness of candidate’s approach, technical proposal and submitted work plan and Methodologies: - A work plan and methodology for timely implementation of all contract deliverables. 10 points.
- English writing skills. 10 points.
| 20 Points | Financial | Lowest Offer / Offer*100 | 30% | Total Score = (Technical Score * 0.7 + Financial Score * 0.3) |
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