Scope of Work

Technical Engineer – School Construction/Rehabilitation 

PURPOSE

CRS seeks technical engineering services to perform the following duties:

1.    Conduct on-site evaluations of schools to determine rehabilitation and construction needs and specifications – specifically for classrooms, water and sanitation facilities, and energy/solar power – to produce tender documents that include Cost Estimations, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), Scope of Work (SoW), and Technical Drawings (DWG).
2.    Support the procurement process by coordinating bidding pre-meetings and site visits for contractors and providing a technical review of offers received.
3.    Provide site monitoring of selected contractors’ work and conduct the technical review and inspection of completed work.

BACKGROUND

CRS is an international relief and development organization working in over 100 countries around the world.  CRS Yemen was officially registered in Aden in November 2022 and is developing its program portfolio. CRS Yemen is working in the health and livelihoods sectors, in partnership with local NGOs, and is currently developing its education programming.  Pending government approval, CRS intends to improve the access and quality of education in two basic schools, grades 1-9: Khalid Ibn El Walid School located in the Borayqeh District and Asma or Al-Shaab School located in the Khor Maksur District. These schools serve around 3,000 children.

ACTIVITIES

NOTE: all dates presented below are dependent on when CRS receives approval of its education project from the Ministry of Education and can begin accessing schools.  The projected activity durations are also estimates only and can be adjusted in the technical offer.

DELIVERABLES/OUTCOMES

1.    Site assessment reports for all schools identified for rehabilitation and upgrade.
2.    Technical designs and specifications for the rehabilitation and upgrade of schools (BoQs, SoWs and Technical Drawings for procurement process)
3.    Price list for materials and services used in the market for school upgrades.
4.    Technical evaluation of all administratively-qualified offers received
5.    Monitoring reports and final inspection report
6.    Government permits, approvals, and handover received
7.    Additional assessments carried out and technical specifications developed, as requested and mutually agreed 

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The activities under this SoW will take place in Aden Yemen, primarily Khalid Ibn El Walid School located in the Borayqeh District and Asma or Al-Shaab School located in the Khor Maksur District.   

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

CRS anticipates that the period of performance is between 22 March and 22 June 2023, pending governmental approvals.

CONDITIONS

• The Technical Engineer will receive an orientation from CRS staff to the organization, the project and the tools, templates expected to be used for the work.  The Technical Engineer may also propose his/her own tools for consideration.
• The Technical Engineer will utilize his/her own workspace, equipment and supplies and manage his/her own transportation; however, in-person meetings may be held at CRS’ office in Aden, as needed.  
• In most cases, products/deliverables should undergo a first draft, revision, and final draft prior to use.  Where possible, CRS and the consultant shall agree on the format of all written products in advance of the first draft.
• All information received during the execution of the scope of work shall be treated as confidential and proprietary to CRS and cannot be reused without written consent of CRS.
• The Technical Support Consultant will prepare a monthly statement of work completed (items completed and hours of work associated) according to the categories identified in the Description of Work above.  CRS can provide a template if helpful.

REPORTING TO: 

Initially reporting to CRS visiting Education Program Manager 
Over time, reporting to CRS’ Senior Project Officer for Education

PROTECTION
The Technical Engineer, as is the case for all CRS staff and consultants, must ensure that CRS’ Protection Policy is followed at all times.  See CRS’ Supplier/Service Provider Code of Conduct (Annex C).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field required. Civil engineer preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in a field-based role. Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.  Experience working specifically on school rehabilitation also a plus.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and information management systems required. AutoCAD proficiency is required.

LANGUAGE 

• Fluency in Arabic is required. Fluency in English language is preferred.