Support effective implementation of inclusive, gender- and disability-responsive, climate-resilient WASH in Schools, menstrual hygiene management and related infrastructure interventions in the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the WINSPIRE and REnew Pacific programmes. The consultant will provide on-the-ground technical expertise across design review, planning, construction supervision, monitoring, quality assurance, coordination and capacity strengthening to ensure infrastructure and services are timely, functional, sustainable and aligned with agreed standards.
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Contract Duration: 12 Months
Working arrangement: OfficeBased
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Support effective implementation of inclusive, gender- and disability-responsive, climate-resilient WASH in Schools, menstrual hygiene management and related infrastructure interventions in the Republic of the Marshall Islands under the WINSPIRE and REnew Pacific programmes.
The consultant will provide on-the-ground technical expertise across design review, planning, construction supervision, monitoring, quality assurance, coordination and capacity strengthening to ensure infrastructure and services are timely, functional, sustainable and aligned with agreed standards.
Scope of Work:
1. Support technical design, planning and costing of climate-resilient WASH facilities and solar electrification of schools systems supporting WASH services, including designs, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and specifications.
2. Support mobilization and implementation planning, including sequencing, outer-island logistics, material sourcing, site verification and risk mitigation.
3. Undertake routine construction supervision and technical oversight; monitor contractor compliance, inspect works, track defects, certify progress and support payment validation.
4. Support monitoring, reporting and quality assurance, including progress records, site reports, technical updates, final inspections and handover.
5. Link infrastructure improvements with school WASH and menstrual hygiene activities, functionality, user guidance and operation and maintenance systems.
6. Coordinate UNICEF, contractors, the Public School System, Ministry of Public Works, National Energy Authority and atoll administrations; provide mentoring and strengthen local capacity for sustainable operation and maintenance.
The consultant will need to extensively travel to the outer islands.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: 
Terms Of Reference TMC0007804.pdf
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Minimum requirements:
Education:
Civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
Work Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional experience delivering WASH- or construction-related programmes in communities or schools preferably in the North Pacific or RMI or Small island developing states, etc.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is required.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- Proven stakeholder engagement and partnership building with government agencies, community leaders, donors and non-governmental organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse and cross-cultural settings.
- Ability to work as a team member with limited or remote supervision; conflict-resolution and consensus-building experience is valuable.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and crisis situations while maintaining focus on deliverables.
Desirable:
Experience in RMI outer-island construction logistics, climate-resilient WASH facilities, solar-supported school infrastructure, contractor supervision and operation and maintenance capacity building
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal TMC0007804.docx
- A detailed technical proposal: Proposed approach, workplan and risk-mitigation measures for delivering the six outputs across dispersed island locations
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