Employer: CTG GlobalLocation: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Aug 2014
PositionModel Police Stations Design ConsultantPlace of Performance
Garowe/Mogadishu (travel plans in Puntland/South Central)Contract Duration 40 daysStarting Date ASAP
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Our client’s Somalia’s Programme is strongly focused on post conflict recovery and consolidation of peace. One of its main Programme portfolios is Governance and Rule of Law (GROL).
Our client’s Rule of Law and Security Programme works towards improved security and protection under the law for all Somalis. As such, it seeks to advance human development by strengthening national and local capacities to prevent, mitigate and cope with the impact of violence.
The Civilian Police Project has been focusing on promotion of community policing principles, human rights and gender equality. Broadly, the programme has been focusing on macro-level policy development, combined with capacity-building for police institution and increasing overall access to justice for Somalis. In particular, one of the main project aims is to ensure more effective policing at the community level, including support to rural and coastal areas, our client in Somalia proposes developing a total of eight ‘Model Community Police Stations' in Puntland . This will be a comprehensive program delivered over an initial time frame of three years (2012-2014). The aim of the model police stations are to ensure that policing is developed and delivered in consultation with the community and that it responds effectively to the needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the community and police collaborating in the identification of insecurity and the community supporting policing in responding to insecurity. This is a critical element to ensure that police services play a key role in the wider comprehensive rule of law approach. Human and technical capacities are built in tandem with the police station model so that newer and younger officers, particularly women, with sharper skill sets and new ways of thinking can better interact with local actors demonstrating Human Rights and Gender mainstreaming.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office and the direct technical supervision of the Civilian Police Project Manager, the incumbent will conduct an assessment of existing Model Police Stations (MPS) in Puntland and Federal Somalia that will result better understanding of the current gaps and more standard approach to the design of the MPS ensuring community outreach.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Objectives of the Assignment
Under the direct supervision of the Civilian Police Project Manager, the consultant services should result to the following:
· Model Police Stations (MPS) and other police infrastructure in Somalia Central and Puntland are designed and constructed to effectively respond to the needs of the community and adequately react on security threats, including piracy.
- The stations design and architecture is fashioned in such a way as to facilitate external community engagement, including district safety committees, legal assistance groups and provide specialist support for women's security concerns, including SGBV.
- Puntland and Somalia Central MPS design and architecture is uniform with sufficient number of standardized designs and solutions provided in line with world/region best practices and Human Rights principles.
Scope of work/expected output
· To conduct the assessment of the MPSs in Puntland and Somali Central focusing on architectural and design elements of the constrictions that could be enhanced in order to provide better access to the community, including vulnerable groups;
· Carry out a brief research on the world/region best practices of the Community oriented police infrastructures that could be replicated to Somalia Central and Puntland including coastal areas;
· Facilitate meetings and workshops with the relevant counterparts and Somali police infrastructure key actors to ensure that the MPS features are in line with Somali police requirements and fully meet community policing and operational needs;
· Draft the assessment report, focusing on short and long term solutions for the MPS and police infrastructure future improvement. Share the report with the beneficiaries and interested parties;
· Based on review of the existing practices, develop the MPS designs portfolio and validate the product with the counterparts;
· Present the product (MPS designs portfolio) to the Somalia security development forums and Police Working Group for possible outcomes and recommendations.
Monitoring and Progress controls
· The Consultant will prepare a work plan and progress updates that can be reviewed from time to time as the situation dictates to assess whether the work performed meets the standards set by CPP.
· The Civilian Project Manager will review the deliverables of the consultant and certify payment if the performance evaluation is found to be satisfactory.
Final product/Deliverables
DeliverablesCompletion date Duty station Payment upon completion Assessment report: identifying key findings, conclusions, recommendations. Garowe Puntland 20% Workshop report: the incumbent will conduct consultative meetings/workshops with the SC and PL counterparts Garowe Puntland 30% Final product: The consultant will present developed MPS designs portfolio (Hard copy and Auto/Archi CAD format) to our client, the Somalia security area key actors, donors and counterparts. Garowe Puntland 50%
Review/approval time
· Draft assessment report within 20 days of assignment;
· Final product after 30 days of assignment.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education
· University Degree in Architecture/Building construction.
· Knowledge in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
· Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and Archi CAD.
Work Experience
· 5 years Architecture working experience including infrastructure designing;
· In-depth knowledge of UN policies and programmes in crisis and post-crisis situations, and/or experience in Somalia is highly desirable;
· Vast experience in security infrastructure design and construction;
· Knowledge and experience of project management.
Key Competencies
· Demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment;
· High degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership;
· Willingness to accept wide responsibilities ;and
· Ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality;
· Ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
Language requirements:
· It is a requirement that the consultant is fluent in written and spoken English.
Other Information
· The expert will be required to have a personal lap top computer.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_538” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview