Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 08 Aug 2018
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For every child, safety
UNICEF Kyrgyzstan is implementing the Project for Supporting Safe School Programme funded by the Government of Japan with a purpose of enhancing safety and resilience of schoolchildren in Kyrgyzstan. The Project supports implementation of the state programme Safe Schools and Preschools in the Kyrgyz Republic 2015-2024 (hereafter Safe School Programme). This is fully in line with the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, specifically with Priorities 3 and 41, as well as the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021.
One of UNICEF focuses is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Education and Science, and the State Agency of Architecture and Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic on retrofitting codes, safe and energy-efficient school design practices, relying on expertise and lessons learned from Japan. UNICEF and the Government jointly identified 10 schools, which will be supported with designs for retrofitting and reconstruction as per the new technical provisions and design developed with support of the consultant.
How can you make a difference?
The main objectives of consultancy are:
1) to review “Practical Design and Construction Guidelines for Seismic Retrofitting of School Buildings in Kyrgyz Republic” and a training module on retrofitting methods (World Bank, 2018) as well as Standards and Norm on Seismic Proof Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic based on Japan’s earthquake proof construction practices and make recommendations; as well as
2) to support a local company in developing retrofitting designs for 10 selected schools in Kyrgyzstan.
Latest eco-friendly construction/retrofitting and climate resilience practices should be taken into account while developing the retrofitting designs for 10 selected schools that are either masonry or reinforced concrete construction. Developed designs will be handed over to the Ministry of Education and Science and the State Agency for Architecture and Construction for the actual retrofitting of schools.
For detailed tasks, please take a look at Terms of Reference.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
University degree in architecture and construction, engineering design or related technical field;
At least five years of documented professional working experience in safety/seismic assessment, civil construction, retrofitting, architecture, engineering (of which minimum of three years should be spent working in Japan);
Proven experience in safety assessments of buildings including educational institutions, retrofitting, construction and technical supervision;
Proven experience and skills in use of professional engineering design software;
Experience in disaster risk reduction and/or working at international level is an asset;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required. Fluency in Russian and Japanese is an asset;
Ability to work in an international or multicultural team environment and develop partnerships.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514300