Individual Consultant-School renovation expert

Within the framework of the Project, under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Bangkok and under the direct supervision of the responsible Programme Specialist in Education Sector, the Individual Specialist will provide technical advice and monitoring on MLC facilities improvements under the Project.

More specifically, the Individual Specialist shall perform the following tasks:

• Assist Tak PESAO 2 and UNESCO Bangkok in reviewing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) developed by specialist hired by Tak PESAO2, blueprints/plans, and contracts for the improvement of facilities in 17 targeted MLCs across five groups. Ensure alignment with Terms of Reference (TORs), criteria, and specified requirements.
• Provide training facilitation as required by UNESCO Bangkok:
• Conduct at least one training session for MLC principals and teachers on monitoring MLCs’ facilities improvement which will be carried by Tak PESAO2, working closely with Tak PESAO 2 and reporting to UNESCO Bangkok.
• Provide capacity building to MLC focal points (principals and teachers) for effective monitoring, emphasizing adherence to improvement plans and specifications. Give technical guidance for accurate progress reporting in the governmental daily logs form.
• Provide expertise to address issues arising in MLCs’ facilities improvement during the entire period of facilities improvement, including concerns raised by contractors and MLCs to UNESCO Bangkok. Analyze/Examine complex construction-related issues and provide technical solutions/formulate advisory recommendations to tackle the problems. Working closely with Tak PESAO 2, UNESCO Bangkok, and MLC focal points to address specifications, service delivery, and work quality matters.
• Monitor the progress of the MLC’s facilities improvement activities in collaboration with UNESCO Bangkok and Tak PESAO 2.
• Lead at least two on-site spot checks to cover at all 17 targeted MLCs.
• Support Tak PESAO’s Inspection Committee in ensuring that the work progress and delivered work meet the contract criteria and timeline as well as the minimum requirements prior to the Committee’s approval of deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Engineering or related fields

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in engineering, construction management, industrial education, or related fields
• Technical knowledge and experience in school construction
• Experience in working with government agencies

Skills/Competencie:

• Integrity, reliability, and strong sense of commitment and responsibility
• Ability to manage the workload and meet tight deadlines
• Close attention to details and quality of work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills in Thai language
• Good interpersonal skills

Languages:

• Good knowledge of spoken and written Thai.

Source:  https://careers.unesco.org/job/Bangkok-Individual-Consultant-School-renovation-expert/790933402/