52_IC National Consultant- Architect/Interior Designer

52_IC National Consultant- Architect/Interior Designer

Procurement Process

IC - Individual contractor

Office

UNDP-UKR - UKRAINE

Deadline

26-Feb-25 @ 10:05 AM (New York time)

Published on

11-Feb-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)

Reference Number

UNDP-UKR-01164

Contact

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Introduction

Country: Ukraine

Project Name: Re-Envisioning Education Facilities in Ukraine: Rehabilitation and Repairs of War-Damaged Social Infrastructure

Title of assignment: National Consultant -Architect/Interior Designer

Duty Station: Kyiv (region), Ukraine, home-based.

Period of assignment/services: up to 3 months

The main objectives of the Consultant’s assignment are:

Deliver Impactful and Sustainable Design Solutions

· Provide expertise in interior design, architecture, furniture selection, and usability to ensure compliance with international standards and guidelines, including Accessibility, HSE, Gender Mainstreaming, and Energy Efficiency.

· Align designs with the New School Concept guidelines and integrate modern, ergonomic, and durable solutions for educational settings.

Enhance Collaboration and Community Engagement

· Foster strategic collaboration with project stakeholders, including engineers, local authorities, and school management, to address specific community needs.

· Present concepts and ideas effectively through 3D visualizations (2d drawings) stakeholder discussions, and participatory methodologies to ensure ownership and alignment.

Drive Strategic Implementation and Advocacy

· Support the development, refinement, and replication of the Pilot School Project Concept through methodological guidance, procurement oversight, and compliance with sustainability criteria.

· Advocate for the project's principles and objectives at all levels through networking, partnerships, and reporting on progress and outcomes.

Scope of work:

1. Technical Expertise and Design Development:

a) provision of specialized knowledge in interior design, architecture, furniture selection, and the usability and accessibility of premises to deliver impactful and sustainable results;

b) alignment of the proposed designs with the New School Concept guidelines established by the Ministry of Education and Science through support received from UNDP;

c) ensuring compliance with international standards, including Accessibility, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Gender Mainstreaming, Energy Efficiency, and EU educational principles;

d) development and refinement of 3D visualizations to clearly present design concepts and ideas to stakeholders;

e) research and recommendation of modern, ergonomic, and durable furniture solutions tailored to educational settings;

f) preparation of detailed furniture specifications, including technical descriptions, materials, dimensions, and compliance with safety and educational standards.

2. Strategic Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

a) working closely with UNDP Project Manager and the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of architectural and engineering solutions;

b) collaboration with UNDP Community Officer(s) to engage with local authorities, regional education departments, and school management to address community-specific needs and preferences;

c) presentation of design ideas and the overall project concept to communities and beneficiaries to foster understanding, collaboration, and ownership.

3. Methodology and Conceptual Development:

a) provision of methodological guidance to support programming processes, including the development of tools and frameworks for presenting the Pilot School Concept;

b) preparation of detailed methodological materials to substantiate and describe the Pilot School Project Concept for implementation and replication;

c) contribution to strategic discussions and planning sessions to advance the development of the Pilot School Project Concept.

4. Procurement and Vendor Management:

a) overseeing procurement needs and activities and vendor management related to architectural, design, and interior solutions (incl. furniture);

b) ensuring that all procurement related activities are aligned with the guidelines and standards of the New School Concept and meet the quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness criteria.

5. Advocacy and Networking:

a) building and sustaining effective partnerships with relevant government counterparts, stakeholders, partners, and academic institutions;

b) advocating for the Pilot School Project Concept at local, regional, and national levels through active networking and engagement.

6. Results-Oriented Contributions:

a)