Re Advertised: International Consultant For Risk-Based Water Safety Planning

Apply nowJob no:******Contract type:ConsultantDuty Station:PodgoricaLevel:ConsultancyLocation:MontenegroCategories:WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)For every child, results.Water Safety Plans (WSPs) are a proactive, risk-based approach designed to ensure the safety of drinking water from catchment to consumer that are fully aligned with above mentioned strategic requirements.The development of WSPs have been defined as the key national priority in Montenegro aiming to address challenges such as aging water infrastructure, climate change impacts, and ensuring equitable access to safe drinking water across urban and rural areas.Scope of Work:Under the direct supervision of UNICEF's WASH focal point, and in close cooperation with the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro (IPH), national and local health authorities, municipalities, and water utilities, the consultant will be responsible to deliver the following services:Conduct a situational analysis and capacity assessment for WSP implementationDevelop and pilot WSPs in at least 3 selected priority locations / municipalities, including healthcare facilities and/or water supply systems.Build the capacity of national and local authorities for WSP implementation, monitoring, and review through onsite training of trainers for WSP.Provide technical recommendations to support the development of a regulatory and policy framework for WSP institutionalization and development of a national WASH and IPC Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for PHC facilities.Develop a national roadmap for the scale-up and sustainability of WSPs, in line with Montenegro's international obligations and EU accession requirementsObjective:To strengthen Montenegro's national and local capacities for risk-based water safety management through the development, piloting, and institutionalization of Water Safety Plans, contributing to improved drinking water quality, public health protection, and compliance with EU and international standards.Review of Legal and Regulatory FrameworkAnalyze the existing legal and policy framework related to drinking water quality and WSP implementation in Montenegro, including alignment with EU Directive ********* and WHO guidelinesIdentify gaps in legislation, standards, and institutional mandateSituational Analysis and Capacity AssessmentAssess the institutional capacities of key stakeholders (MoH, IJZCG, water utilities, municipalities) involved in WSP development and implementationReview existing water quality monitoring systems, particularly those related to healthcare facilities and vulnerable communitiesIdentify opportunities for integration with national WASH/IPC monitoring and evaluation frameworkDevelopment of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) for Pilot SitesTogether with national stakeholders identify and select at least three pilot sitesConduct hazard and risk assessments for the entire water supply chain at each site (source to point-of-use)Develop WSPs in accordance with WHO and EU standardsEnsure WSPs include climate-resilient risk mitigation and emergency response componentsCapacity Building for WSP ImplementationDevelop and deliver tailored training for trainers coming from national and local stakeholder institutions on WSP methodology, water quality monitoring, and corrective action protocolsSupport staff training for rapid water quality testing on selected chemical and microbiological parameters in healthcare facilitiesIntegration and Institutionalization of WSPs (Month 4-5)Provide technical input for integrating WSP requirements into national water legislation and health system regulationsSupport the institutionalization of WSPs by aligning them with the national WASH and IPC Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for healthcare facilitiesDraft a national roadmap for the scale-up of WSPs, including priority areas, resource requirements, and timelinesWork Assignment OverviewTasks/MilestoneDeliverables/OutputsTimelineReview of Legal and Regulatory FrameworkLegal and Policy Review Report with recommendations for area improvement Sept ****Situational Analysis and Capacity AssessmentSituational Analysis and Capacity Assessment Report29th Sept – 5th Oct ****Development of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) for Pilot SitesThree validated Water Safety Plans for pilot sites prepared and endorsed by national authorities IPH and / or MoH6 – 26 Oct ****Capacity Building for WSP ImplementationTraining materials prepared and at least three training sessions organized (including one training of trainers) for national stakeholders and partners.Training Report with recommendations for further human resources strengthening provided27 Oct – 16 Nov ****Integration and Institutionalization of WSPsNational Roadmap for WSP Scale-Up and *Final Consultancy Report: Summarizing activities, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for future WSP implementation.The Final report shall be submitted in English language Nov ****To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...EducationMaster's degree in Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Water Resource Management, or a related field.ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in water safety planning, WASH, or public health, with a focus on risk-based water management.Proven expertise in developing and implementing Water Safety Plans (WSPs) in alignment with WHO guidelines and EU directives.Experience in capacity building, including training of trainers and stakeholder engagement in water quality monitoring.Familiarity with Montenegro's water management context or similar settings is an advantage.Previous work with UN/UNICEF or other international organizations is preferred.LanguageFluency in Montenegrin / Serbian / Croatian / Bosnian and English is required.Payment scheduleThe payments will be made upon successful completion of the deliverables and submission of invoices.Please indicate payment schedule in instalments (separately for travels, professional fee, etc.)1st tranche: 70% Upon receiving: Legal and Policy Review Report with recommendations for area improvement; Situational Analysis and Capacity Assessment Report and Three validated Water Safety Plans for pilot sites as well as report on the training of national stakeholders and partners with recommendations for further human resources strengthening provided.2nd tranche: 30% Upon receiving final deliverables: National Roadmap for WSP Scale-Up and Final Consultancy Report summarizing activities, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for future WSP implementation.UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.Mandatory E-learningUpon conducting the recruitment process and prior to the signing of the contract, the consultant will be required to complete the following online courses.All certificates should be presented as part of the contract.Ethics and Integrity at UNICEFPrevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority-PSEAAPrevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse-PSEABefore Commencement Of Any Travel On Behalf Of UNICEF, The Consultants Must Complete Course On General Information Security Awareness Course.In Addition To Above, Any Consultant Who Is Issued a UNICEF Email Address Must Complete The Following Courses No Later Than 30 Days After Signature Of ContractFraud Awareness.General Information Security Awareness Course (only for consultants with a UNICEF email address).The above courses can be found on Agora through the following link: AGORA: Log in to the site ).Course completion certificates should be shared and retained with the human resources unit of the hiring office.Selection methodologyQualificationsAll applicants will be screened against qualifications and requirements set above.Candidates fully meeting all the requirements will be further evaluated based on the criteria below.The proposal will be evaluated against the following criteria:Technical criteria – Technical evaluation process/Maximum points:70Desk review of CVs -70 % of total evaluation– max.70 points.Education:25Previous experience:30Technical questions at interview:15Only candidates who obtained at least 70% of points from the technical part (who will score at least 49 points) will be qualified for considering for financial proposal evaluation.Financial criteria – evaluation of financial proposal - Maximum points:30The applicants are requested to submit their financial proposal as a separate document, consisting of all-inclusive professional fee for the services and travel to be provided.Financial scores will be calculated using the formula (lowest offer / financial offer of the candidate x 30).For every Child, you demonstrate...UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).To view our competency framework, please visit here .RemarksUNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities.This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants.We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.Job applicants can disclose their disability and accommodation needs in the application form, which will be seen by the recruiter.If you are a candidate that has been shortlisted for a position at UNICEF and you need accommodation during the hiring process (namely, for a written test or a job interview) and you have not disclosed it in the applicant form, make sure you raise it with the recruiter once you are invited to an assessment.UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check...............................................................................................Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered "staff members" under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage).Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants.Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment.It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.Advertised:15 Sep **** Central European Daylight TimeDeadline:22 Sep **** Central European Daylight TimeBack to search results Apply now Refer a friendWhatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App