Vacancy at ILO

UNDP-ILO Project: Creating Jobs—Capacity Building for Local Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

National Consultancy for Mobile Construction Trainer (Code: MCT)

Title : National Consultancy for Mobile Construction Trainer
Duty Station : Pidie and Bireuen (2 Posts)
Duration : 10 Months
Expected Starting Date : 19 September 2011
Application Deadline : 22 August 2011

Terms of Reference

A. General Project Information

The UNDP/ILO Project "Creating Jobs: Capacity Building for Local Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias" has been implemented since March 2006. The Project's central aim is to support the Aceh Government in improving the livelihoods of the Acehnese people by enhancing the capacity of local governments to generate maximum employment opportunities through investments in rural infrastructure, particularly the road sector. Five years of post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh has achieved improvements in rural road networks.
But local governments are facing significant difficulties to put in place an effective maintenance system for these roads.

A comprehensive Exit Strategy for the Project has been prepared for the Aceh cluster of the Project (Pidie and Bireuen District) from 1 July 2011 until 31 August 2012 and the approval for the Project extension by MDFANs is expected by the end of August 2011. The proposal seeks to ensure that the LRB approaches that have been successfully demonstrated by the Project over the last five years will be sustained and that the lessons learned will be mainstreamed. The proposal also aims at ensuring
the sustainability of the investments made during phase I and II of the Project, in terms of their management and maintenance by the Government.
The main emphasis of the proposal is to build capacities for road asset management at district level – in particular in Pidie and Bireuen districts where the majority of the investments have been made – and on up-scaling and mainstreaming the successfully demonstrated employment-intensive approaches. An important element of the extension is the rehabilitation of rural and district roads to improve accessibility and connectivity to support local economic development initiatives of the local governments.

B. Objectives and Responsibilities

The objectives of this consultancy are:

• Training plans and training arrangements are prepared for selected contractors and assigned supervisors from district Public Works of Bireuen or Pidie districts on the basis of the project's training strategy.
• Pre-tender training on pricing system and contract management to the selected contractors and assigned supervisors from district Public Works of Bireuen and Pidie districts is conducted.
• Training sessions on contract mobilization and road rehabilitation before the actual start of road rehabilitation contracts to the selected contractors and the assigned supervisors from district Public Works of Bireuen and Pidie districts are conducted.
• On-the- job training (daily basis) to the selected contractors and assigned district Public Works supervisors of Bireuen or Pidie districts are provided.
• On-the-job training to selected community groups for roads rehabilitation and maintenance in Bireuen or Pidie districts are provided.
• Training sessions on LRB approach on roads construction and maintenance to selected PNPM technical facilitators in selected districts are conducted (if needed).

C. Specific Tasks

The consultant will be based in Bireuen or Pidie and will work under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor and district engineer. She/he is expected to undertake the tasks in close collaboration with the ILO district engineer, Public Works staff, and PNPM staff. The consultant will be required to travel extensively within the District of Bireuen or Pidie and work together with the contractors and their supervisors, community groups, as well as the district Public Works' supervisors on sites.

The consultant will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate and implement all training activities in Bireuen or Pidie as delegated by the Chief Technical Advisor and in close collaboration with the District Engineer.
• Under the guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor and in close cooperation with the District Engineer, develop a detailed training plan including required resource schedules for assigned district Public Works supervisors, and PNPM technical facilitators.
• Using the available standard training material prepare training handouts as required according to the session plan.
• Prepare pre-tender training plans and obtained approval from the District Engineer prior to the training delivery.
• Provide training inputs as identified during the pre-tender training exercise for contractors.
• After contracts have been awarded, coach each contractor in the preparation of works for the contract execution during the mobilization phase.
• During the contract implementation phase, coach each contractor and supervisors from district Public Works.
• Prepare the required training reports as instructed by the Chief Technical Advisor and District Engineer.
• Provide inputs to develop training curriculum for training unit of the district Public Works and provide inputs to improve and develop training material for road construction and maintenance.
• If needed, provide assistance on the LRB – PNPM road construction and maintenance.
• Ensure smooth communication and work closely with the ILO project team and the assigned district Public Works staff to the project.

D. Specific Outputs

• Develop session plan and conduct the training and submit training reports at the minimum for 2 pre-tender training for approximately 14 contractors.
• Develop session plan and conduct the training and submit training reports for mobilization training of minimum 15 contractors' staff and to 10 supervisors from district Public Works.
• Develop coaching plan and deliver coaching and submit coaching reports for contract implementation training of minimum 15 contractors' technical staff and 10 supervisors from district Public Works.
• Conduct daily coaching/on the job training for contracts implementation training of minimum 15 contractors' technical staff and 10 supervisors from district Public Works.
• Provide inputs for improvement of road construction and maintenance's training material and training curriculum for district Public Works' training unit
• Submit final/ task completion report, consisting of a summary of the tasks carried out, problems encountered, important lessons learned and recommendations for future improvement to the ILO.
• Other duties assigned by the Chief Technical Advisor, National Project Coordinator, and the District Engineer.

E. Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to have a minimum university degree in civil engineering field, with at least 6 years of experience in road construction, training, and supervision. Experience working with different stakeholders at district level (government staff, local contractors, community groups) is required. Experience working with UN Agency and familiarity with UN rules and regulations is preferred.

The successful candidate should have a good command of English – both in writing and orally and good communication skills. He/she should have the capacity to perform efficiently and effectively in a highly demanding working environment with tight deadlines and able to work beyond normal working hours. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and training skills are considered essential as well as demonstrated personal initiative.

The consultant shall be responsible for his own transportation to and from the construction sites, training venues, the district Public Works office, and other relevant Offices in Pidie or Bireuen where necessary.

F. APPLICATIONS

Indicating the reference code above as subject, please send your application letter, latest CV and 3 references to Emil Salim, National Project Coordinator (emil@ilo.org ), with copy to Bas Athmer, Chief Technical Advisor (athmer@ilo.org ), not later than 22 August 2011. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for a test and an interview.