The Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) implements the “Strengthening the Management Effectiveness of the National System of Protected Areas” project. The technical assistance support CEPA’s systems and capacity for the effective management of a Protected Area system which is demonstrated through the improved management of the Varirata National Park a and the promotion of conservation in a larger landscape in Sogeri Plateau. In support of government’s priority to promote Varirata as the destination for tourism, bushwalking and birdwatching within Port Moresby. UNDP/GEF project as of June 2019 deployed ten (10) National United Nations Volunteer as community rangers for the Varirata National Park to enforce the rules of the Park to improve its management as well as to minimize security issues in the area that will in turn encourage more visitors. The CEPA has engaged with the JICA Project for interventions in the Park and the JICA Project has constructed some infrastructure that could be used in order to accommodate the Rangers’ Lodge, as part of these ToRs.

This construction work is part of a bigger initiative to upgrade the facilities in the Park to further support a more sustainable operations for the country’s first and flagship National Park.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the GEF/UNDP Technical Specialist and direct supervision of the GEF5 Project Manager, the consultant will work with officials from CEPA, UNDP, and other key stakeholders to support the construction of the VNP Rangers’ Lodge.

The Consultants will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:

• • Plan for the construction of the Rangers’ Lodge in the National Park;
• • Prepare the conceptual design and drawings, identification of design parameters, analysis of functional/special needs and recommend alternative solutions;
• • Preparation of project plan, project schedule, scope of work including drawings to complete a detailed costed bill of quantity;
• • Prepare bid tender documents jointly with UNDP and CEPA to ensure their accuracy and applicability;
• • Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits and responding to technical queries during bidding process and ensure that all biding documents are compiled with UNDP standard and regulation;
• • Support the selection of contractor in close consultation with the UNDP Procurement Team;
• • Oversee the on-site construction works to include the conduct of on-site observations during all phases of the major and proposed alteration or improvement in the project through adequate contract management arrangements to ensure the contractors' compliance with their contractual obligations;
• • Regularly check the Contractor’s works and notify the Contractor of any defects found with regards to the quality of the workmanship or materials and equipment incorporated in the project, including those found in performing the required sampling and testing;
• • Regularly track Contractor’s performance and review/verify payment requests with respect to deliverables and compliance to their contract;
• • Establish quality maintenance and service standards for the Rangers’ Lodge;
• • Provide regular updates on the status of this project to include briefing papers or ad-hoc reports to UNDP, CEPA and other key stakeholders on the various stages of the planning design, construction and other aspects of this project;
• • Liaise and coordinate with focal persons for relevant stakeholders including targeted communities for smooth and timely implementation of the project activities as necessary.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the UNDP GEF5 Project Manager.

Submission Instructions
Incomplete proposals and failure to comply with proposal submission instruction will not be considered or will result in disqualification of proposal. Completed proposals should be submitted via email procurement.png@undp.org , no later than 30 September 2019.
For any clarification regarding this assignment please write to procurement.pg@undp.org. Please be guided by the instructions provided in this document above while preparing your submission. 

UNDP looks forward to receiving your Proposal and thank you in advance for your interest in UNDP procurement opportunities.