Vacancy in Ministry of Social and Family Development

Architectural Consultant

IULAAN NUMBER: (IUL)459-HR/1/2024/150

A. Objective and Purpose of Assignment

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MoSFD) is seeking to hire an individual specialist Architectural Consultant to assist its Project Management Unit’s technical team in coordinating, managing, and administering the Asian Development Bank Project on Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives (SGII) in the Maldives.

The SGII Project is a five-year stand-alone gender project approved in 2022. SGII addresses gender inequality through multisectoral and interconnected approaches across government and non-governmental stakeholders including local councils, Women Development Committees, and civil society organisations. This integrated package of interventions aims to:

•Strengthen the enabling policy environment for gender equality through the improved availability, quality, dissemination and use of gender statistics and sex, age, and disability disaggregated data.

•Support the translation of policy commitments into sustained and improved government funding of gender equality through gender responsive budgeting.

•Strengthen the social service systems that support women to access services for domestic and gender-based violence (DV/GBV) and services that reduce women’s burden of caring for children and the elderly and so enable women to invest more time in education, economic and social activities.

•Strengthen partnerships of government, local councils, Women Development Committees, DV/GBV service providers and civil society organisations to prevent DV/GBV and support survivors access social protection services.

•Establish new DV/GBV shelters and an aged community centre.

The MoSFD is the lead implementing agency of SGII. Other implementing agencies are Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS), Family Protection Authority (FPA), Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure (MoCI).

B. Deliverables

The consultant will be required to undertake following tasks, among others.

1. Review of architectural plans, specifications in construction documents of projects to be implemented by the Ministry.
2. Liaise with relevant authorities/ agencies in reviewing Architectural designs of Ministry projects.
3. Provide technical assistance in the procurement process, review, and comment upon design related documents of the Ministry projects.
4. Resolving technical issues with employer’s representatives, suppliers, subcontractors, and statutory authorities.
5. Ensure compliance to building regulations (architectural, safety, engineering, etc.) when preparing design and implementing a project of Ministry.
6. Formulating and standardizing tender documents for Ministry projects.
7. Design inputs to urban planning and design for Ministry projects.
8. Preparation of proposals for financing of infrastructure projects of the Ministry.
9. Carryout architectural concept design and 3D rendering of design concepts when required by the Ministry.
10. Ensure that all designs produced for the Ministry are in accordance with the requirements for completeness, accuracy, constructability including Architectural drawings, and Interior Designs.
11. Provide architectural co-ordination and consultation representing the Ministry with other engineers and professionals about design.
12. Provide architectural support and supervision during project implementation and carry out any other technical work including sire inspections of the Ministry projects.
13. Inspect the completed work periodically during the defect liability period within the terms covering the consultant’s agreement, prepare lists of deficiencies (if any), and carry out supervision of the remedial works, and issue defects liability certificates after the rectification of the notified defects by the contractors.

14. Any other work-related tasks assigned by the Employer.

C. Duration and Commencement of Services

Successful candidates will be contracted for a period of 1 (one) year, with potential renewal of contract based on performance and organizational needs up to the total duration of the project. The successful candidate is expected commence the services in June 2024.

D. Qualifications and Experience

1. Master’s degree in architecture, or related field with experience of 5-7 years. OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or related field with experience of 10 years.
3. Should have strong leadership, management, and communication skills in presenting, discussing, and resolving difficult issues and have ability to work efficiently and effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
4. The successful Candidate must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision and travel routinely to sites.
5. In addition, the individual’s reputation of integrity and impartiality routed in independent from third parties shall be considered.

The short-listed candidate will be requested to participate in personal interviews and submit the names and contact details of personal referees who can attest to their ability.

The successful candidate must understand the objectives and delivery mechanisms of the project’s portfolio. He/she must be willing to work in a team, be flexible to emerging or changing conditions, and undertake initiative in his/her broad field of actions.

E. Reporting Requirement

1.  Report directly to the Project Coordinator of the Ministry.
2. The Architectural Consultant should report to work as per the Ministry’s requirement and guidelines for the position, other than public holidays.
3. All project funds are used for the intended purpose and with due attention to considerations of economy and efficiency.
4. Full compliance with ADB’s financial management requirements, with regards to accounting, financial reporting, audit as well as disbursement requirements as outlined in the legal agreements and in the Project Administration Manual (PAM); and,
5. Withdrawal applications are prepared in accordance with ADB disbursement handbook and submitted to ADB on a timely basis.
6. The Architectural Consultant should report to work as per government working hours and based on the requirement of the project.

F. Performance Evaluation and Termination

1. Performance of the Architectural Consultant will be evaluated on a quarterly basis.
2. Contract will be renewed based on performance.
3. Termination based on performance will be done with a notice period of one month.
4. Immediate termination will be enforced based on severe misconduct and poor performance.

G. Services and Facilities to be provided by the employer.

Successful candidate will be paid an all-inclusive monthly fee in the range of MVR 28,170.00 - 32,400.00 (salary will be set based on pay commission circular no.: 13/NPC/CIR/2018/5) depending on their qualifications and experience. In addition, any fees payable to the individual for duty travel assignments, Ramadan allowance shall be compensated at the government prevailing rates. Fixed monthly fee shall be subject to deduction for pension and any other statutory requirement as may be applicable. Leave entitlement shall be as follows.

1. Office space and other facilities such as computers will be provided as required.
2. Local transport for official travel between Male’, inter-Atolls and inter-islands and allowances to cover food and accommodation for the trips will be provided from the projects.
3. Leave Entitlement:

            a.Annual Leave: The Architectural Consultant may take up to thirty (30) working days leave per calendar year.

            b. Sick Leave:The Architectural Consultant may take Thirty (30) days of paid sick leave.

                i.The Architectural Consultant is allowed to take 15 days sick leave with medical certificate specifying the nature of the illness and recommended duration of sick leave by a licensed medical practitioner is to be submitted on the first day back at work.

                ii. Notwithstanding the above, Architectural Consultant is allowed to take 15 days sick leave without medical certificate and can be taken for two consecutive days.

            c.Family Responsibility Leave: The Architectural Consultant may take Ten (10) days of paid leave in a year to attend important obligations such as attending family members during illness.

            d.Unpaid Leave: The Architectural Consultant will not be paid for leave(s) that exceed the maximum allowed and the MoSFD may terminate the contract if the unpaid leave exceeds more than Fifteen (15) working days.

 H.Application instructions

The Ministry of Social and Family Development now invites interested individuals qualified for the assignments to submit Expression of Interest inclusive of the following documentation to demonstrate your eligibility for the assignment.

1. Cover Letter for Expression of Interest.
   1. CV including information that demonstrates that the candidate is qualified to undertake the scope of work.
   2. Copy of National Identification Card
   3. Work experience documentation. (Description of similar assignments, and experiences in similar field of work).
   4. Copies of attested academic qualifications.
   5. Reference letters from current and/or previous employers.

Candidates interested in applying, please email your CV along with other relevant documents to [email protected]   before 04th July 2024 13:00. For more information please call +960 3027551