Project Background
ICMPD oversees and implements projects in the field of migration in a range of areas including capacity development, research, dialogue, and procurement. The Border Management Programme for the Maghreb region (BMP Maghreb), implemented by ICMPD, is a regional programme planned in North Africa within the framework of the European Union Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF).
There are two components within this programme: the Moroccan component and Tunisian component – the latter is implemented with the Italian Ministry of Interior as co-delegate. The main objective of the programme for the Tunisian component, the focus of this call, is to support the strengthening of Tunisian Maritime National Guard (MNG) capacities in surveying, patrolling, and securing the national waters along the whole coastline. The MNG is part of the Directorate General of the Border Guard (DGGF) of the National Guard. It carries out the functions of control and surveillance of the National maritime area including all coastal area.
The project is supporting notably the purchase and implementation of an overall integrated maritime surveillance system composed of surveillance radar, private LTE communication and transmission network, and relevant coastal surveillance system.
Tasks – Tunisia Component
The selected expert will be responsible during each phase for the following tasks:
1. Phase 1: Conduct an on-site diagnosis of the electrical circuits on the vessels, propose appropriate solution for each vessel, estimate the work needed and provide assistance in preparing the tender dossier.
a. On-site diagnosis of MNG vessels’ electrical circuits:
- Inspection and testing of existing electrical installation / wiring to identify any damage or anomalies.
- Detailed Analysis of the energy balance of each boat, including the electrical installation, electricity consumption, energy sources, storage (batteries), charging systems lighting, navigation equipment, and communication systems.
- Identification of problems and potential risks associated with electrical circuits and installed equipment.
b. Proposal of suitable solution(s):
- Development of the professional diagnostic reports presenting the current state and to address the issues identified on each vessel during the on-site diagnosis.
- Optimization of the energy balance by suggesting appropriate starting and working batteries capacity calculated based on the existing electrical consumers + 25% reserve for potential new equipment that will be added later.
- Proposal for installation of a suitable charger, which, in addition to the installed alternator, will also enable the charging of batteries when moored in port from the 230V AC electrical network.
- Meetings with ICMPD Project implementation team and Presentation of options for renovating, upgrading, repairing, or replacing faulty or outdated parts of electrical system on the vessels.
c. Sealing Evaluation:
- Inspection of hulls, joints, and sealing systems.
- Identification of water infiltration points and risk areas.
- Assessment of the overall condition of sealing and potential risks to safety and integrity of the boats.
d. Determination of required works:
- Preparation of a comprehensive list of necessary tasks, including repairs, modifications, and installations for each vessel.
- Drafting a detailed specification for necessary repair and improvement works, including technical specifications, standards to comply with, and recommendations for materials and equipment to be used.
e. Providing assistance in preparing the tender dossier for the execution of the renovation works.
- Assistance to the contracting authority in preparing the technical requirements for the tender dossier for the renovation works.
- Assistance to the contracting authority in developing the evaluation criteria for assessing potential bidders.
- Assistance to the contracting authority to prepare answers for clarification requests received from potential bidders.
2. Phase 2: On-site technical support during the Final acceptance procedure:
a. Technical support to Final Acceptance:
- Conducting thorough inspections (sealing and electricity) of the performed works based on the check list developed for each vessel.
- Verifying that the applied solutions effectively address all the identified issues.
- Ensuring that the renovated electrical circuits and the sealing works meet the technical requirements, standards, and safety regulations.
- Providing technical assistance for the final acceptance with ICMPD and the beneficiary.
Deliverables
The expert will be responsible for:
- providing Diagnosis report and Check list for the acceptance for each vessel / unit (31).
- Detailed list of necessary repairs with a cost estimate.
- Technical specifications for carrying out the repairs.
Diagnostic Report for each boat must include the:
- Analysis of the existing electrical circuits on the vessel.
- Analysis of the existing sealing situation on the vessel.
- The proposed solution(s) needed to address the identified issues.
Reports must be clear, concise, and easy to understand. They will serve as an essential ground to develop the technical specifications in the process of tendering the company which will implement the renovation works.
Deadline for submission of the diagnostic reports for all vessels: 1 month after signature of the contract.
Check list for acceptance for each boat must include the:
- All works and supplies based on the selected technical offer to be checked and confirmed on-site.
- Identification of deficiencies, their classification (critical, medium, less important) and proposing suggestions (time and solution) for eliminating identified deficiencies.
Deadline for submission of the Check lists for acceptance for all vessels: 1 month after the selection of the tenderer which will execute the works.
The above Reports and Check lists must be sent to the BMP Maghreb Project Manager. Approval of these reports is the responsibility of Project Manager.
Required Qualifications and Experience
General requirements:
- The expert must be a citizen of the Republic of Tunisia with permanent residence in the territory of the Republic of Tunisia.
- The beneficiary reserves the right to proceed with necessary security checks and the selected expert will have to obtain security clearance according to the procedure of the Ministry of Interior of Republic of Tunisia if required.
- Language skills: Proficiency in (verbal/written) in French. Arabic and English will be considered as an asset.
Technical expertise:
- Certified experience in a field directly related to this project, specifically within areas such as naval electrical systems.
- In-depth knowledge in naval electrical domain with an emphasis on the electrical installations on small patrol vessels.
- Experience in diagnosing and repairing sealing systems in the maritime sector.
- Knowledge of current maritime standards and regulations, particularly in terms of electrical safety, environmental protection, and energy management.
- Previous experience with similar MNG, Navy etc. vessels will be considered as an asset.
Compensation and support
- Experts and professionals are granted a fixed expert fee and a daily subsistence allowance according to the project’s rules;
- International travel, if applicable, is arranged and paid by the project;
- All experts and professionals are supported by the BMPM team throughout the different stages of assignment and deployment.
How to apply
Application Process:
Interested experts should send their CV with a reference to this announcement in the subject line of the email to tarak.maherzi@icmpd.org, and address it to Mr. Tarak Maherzi.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The applicants should be available for a face-to face meeting or an interview via videoconference.
The assignment is subject to project funds availability and/or final approval by the donor and beneficiary. The invitation to an interview does not establish any right to future employment.