Consultant (Home-based) - Technical Cooperation And Implementation Division

1. Conduct on-site visits to key ports, SAR stations, and maritime communication facilities and assess the condition of existing maritime safety, navigation and security equipment.

2. Identify critical gaps in equipment availability and operational effectiveness and validate the list of equipment needs provided by Ukrainian authorities in the IMO Needs Assessment Report.

3. Coordinate with Ukrainian maritime authorities, port operators, SAR teams, and security agencies and conduct structured interviews with maritime security personnel to assess practical challenges.

4. Gather expert opinions on technical and operational requirements for infrastructure upgrades. Document stakeholder feedback on funding needs and priorities.

5. Cross-check equipment price estimates with local suppliers and procurement agencies. Identify potential local procurement options for maritime equipment.

6. Provide market analysis on the local availability and costs of critical maritime security and SAR equipment.

7. Arrange logistical and administrative support for the international consultants’ field visit. Accompany consultants during site inspections and facilitate translation and coordination.

8. Ensure that all necessary documents, reports, and local insights are available for analysis.

9. Submit weekly progress updates on data collections activities.

10. Provide a detailed report on field findings, including verified equipment needs, infrastructure gaps and cost estimates.

11. Prepare a stakeholder consultation summary with key takeaways from interviews and site visits.

12. Assist in the development of the final costing and scoping report by supplying validated field data.

13. Participate in all project related meetings (remote and local), as needed.