UNICEF Nepal seeks the services of a committed professional/expert to provide technical support to the Government Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU) to ensure effective day to day oversight, coordination, quality assurance, technical standard compliance and timely completion of school construction works in earthquake-affected districts of Karnali and Sudur Pachhim Provinces, supporting learning continuity for children. The individual consultant will work closely with different stakeholders as described in the attached detailed Terms of Reference (TOR). This assignment will be for 11 consecutive months.
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The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical support to the CLPIU for effective supervision, coordination, and quality assurance of ongoing school construction works in Karnali and Sudur Pachhim Provinces to support learning continuity of children and school reconstruction in earthquake affected districts that are financed by the GPE Multiplier Grant.
The consultant will support the CLPIU in strengthening day-to-day construction oversight and quality assurance, working in close coordination with the already mobilized third-party monitoring firm. The consultant's role will complement the third-party monitoring function, ensuring that construction activities meet technical standards, the implementation schedule, and all applicable compliance requirements.
The consultant will work closely with the Education Development Coordination Unit (EDCU) of Bajhang, Jajarkot, and West Rukum, CLPIU technical team, third-party monitoring firm, contractors, local stakeholders, and UNICEF Education Section, Kathmandu, and UNICEF Field Offices (Dhangadi and Surkhet) to ensure quality, accountability, and timely completion of works.
Scope of Work:
The consultant will provide technical, operational, and coordination support to CLPIU for effective supervision and quality assurance of:
Package 1: Construction of 90 semi-permanent Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) in Jajarkot and Rukum
Package 2: Construction of 9 permanent school buildings in Bajhang (Date of completion by 9 April 2027)
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, technical specifications, and the National Building Code of Nepal
- Conduct regular site supervision to monitor construction progress, quality of materials, workmanship, and adherence to timelines
- Facilitate and lead weekly and monthly coordination meetings with the third-party consulting firm and contractor to ensure alignment with the approved work plan, while proactively identifying and resolving construction and management-related issues.
- Support contract management by reviewing contractor work plans, identifying delays, and recommending corrective measures as/if needed
- Coordinate with third-party monitoring teams to ensure effective oversight and avoid duplication
- Ensure compliance with environmental, social, gender, inclusion, and child safeguarding standards, including WASH and site safety
- Manage defect identification, rectification, and support final inspection and handover processes
- Maintain proper documentation and reporting, including progress reports, inspection reports, and photo records
- Facilitate coordination among CLPIU, EDCU, local governments, School Management Committees (SMCs), UNICEF (NCO and Field office Dhangadi and Surkhet) and contractors
Deliverables – Please click TOR-School Reconstruction (GPE Multiplier).pdf for detailed information.
First Deliverable: June 2026
- Submission of Inception report with detailed workplan and site visit schedule
- Monthly construction supervision report covering all assigned sites
- Site inspection reports with photo documentation
- Quality control checklist and compliance verification report
- Review of contractor / Consulting firm work plan and mobilization status
- Coordination meeting minutes
Second Deliverable: July 2026
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Quality assurance report (materials, workmanship, structural elements)
- Contractor performance assessment report
- Coordination meeting minutes with CLPIU, contractors, and third-party monitor
- Coordination meeting minutes
Third Deliverable: August 2026
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Detailed site inspection and compliance report
- QA/QC verification report including testing results
- Report on identified issues, risks, and corrective actions
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Fourth Deliverable: September 2026
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Verification of material compliance and construction standards
- Progress tracking against work schedule
- Updated risk and mitigation report
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Fifth Deliverable: October 2026
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Structural and non-structural work compliance report
- Contractor performance review
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Sixth Deliverable: November 2026
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Verification of WASH facilities construction standards
- Mid-term construction quality assessment report
- Recommendations for improvement and corrective measures
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Seventh Deliverable: December 2026
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Verification of contractor submissions and materials
- Measurement verification report
- Updated implementation progress and delay analysis if any
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Eighth Deliverable: January 2027
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Compliance verification with safeguards
- Defect identification and notification report
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Nineth Deliverable: February 2027
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Defect correction monitoring report
- Progress against timeline and completion tracking
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Tenth Deliverable: March 2027
- Monthly supervision and progress report
- Pre-final inspection report
- List of pending works and deficiencies
- Recommendations for completion
- Coordination Meeting Minutes
Final Deliverable: April 2027
- Final supervision and completion report
- Consolidated final report (lessons learned, recommendations)
Duration:
The consultancy is for the period of 11 months, tentatively starting from Mid May 2026
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in construction supervision
Experience in:
- School/public infrastructure supervision and quality assurance
- Post-disaster reconstruction
- Donor-funded projects (preferred)
Strong knowledge of:
- National Building Code
- Quality Assurance /Quality Control procedures
- Contract management
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office
- Strong reporting and coordination skills
- Advanced-level strong analytical writing skills in Nepali and English languages.
- Experience of working with government agencies, educational institutions and UN is highly desirable, and familiarity with the education context of Nepal, including all federal structures.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and rapport-building skills, including the ability to facilitate diverse groups
Skill required
- Strategic thinking, analytical writing skills, high-level coordination, Collaborations and facilitation skill
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Remarks:
Female candidates and candidates from the under-represented ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors 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 health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.