WIPS Engineer

1. Physical upgrades may include but are not limited to installing ramps at entrance, installing grab bars in bathrooms, installing handrails at pathways and facilities, widening doors or pathways, providing adjustable furniture, and others, 
2. Equipment upgrades may include but are not limited to installing software and computer accessibility applications for persons with sensory disabilities such as screen readers, font color and size adaptors, and other computer accessibility applications, equipment upgrades may include the supply of some adaptive technology to support staff with disabilities to perform responsibilities at their workplace,  
3. Safety measures upgrades may include but are not limited to providing fire extinguishers and conducting awareness raising on emergency and evacuation plans.  

• Conduct Technical Site Assessment visits to identified hosting employers in Hebron and Bethlehem to identify disability inclusion gaps from physical, informational, and equipment perspectives at the workplace environment. Share the technical site assessment reports with CRS’s Salalem team including recommendations to prioritize the support to install inclusive accommodations. 
• Develop and submit individualized Workplace Improvement Plans (WIP) for each participating employer based on the needs and gaps identified in the Technical Assessment and as per the templates of CRS; WIPs include but are not limited to the following components: physical accommodations design drawings, detailed bill of quantities (BoQs), detailed budgets, supply lists, timetables, and others. 
• Review and update (if necessary and with CRS approval) the Technical Site Assessment tool, BoQ form, Recommended Environmental Management Considerations, and other tools for structural and non-structural works that may be identified in coordination with CRS. 
• Conduct site technical monitoring to ensure quality installing of identified accommodations at each employer’s workplace, ensure adherence to the agreed upon WIP (employer agreement), ensure application of agreed upon environmental considerations, review to ensure quality standards were met during the purchase of materials, recruitment of workers, conduct of work, etc. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the installed accommodations both with hosting employers and interns with disabilities and proposes any upgrades if needed. 
• Document the improved workplace accommodations and share good inclusive practices of supported employers with CRS team, share before and after pictures of accommodations, and feedback reports. 
• At the outset of the consultancy, attend all orientation meetings about the project by Salalem’s team, and read all assessment reports including the Light Assessment, and the Inclusion Assessment conducted previously with hosting employers in Hebron and Bethlehem.
• Throughout the consultancy, report and communicate regularly (at minimum on a weekly basis) with the Salalem team on the progress and results of workplace improvements assessment and monitoring at minimum on weekly basis, identify and immediately share with Salalem’s team any challenges or concerns.
• Participate in Salalem’s regular learning events conducted with project and partners’ teams and share insights on the successes, challenges, and recommendations to improve the quality implementation of the workplace improvements planning and support to hosting employers. 

• Under no circumstance can the WIPS Engineer be a current employee of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Hiring PA employees is prohibited.
• CRS is NOT committed to the lowest price offer and has the right to cancel or re-advertise this TOR without explicating the reasons.
• CRS may select more than one WIPS Engineer(s) to complete the full scope of this ToR. If this is the case, the components for which each firm is responsible will be made clear in each respective contract. 
• CRS requests that the selected WIPS Engineer(s) be flexible regarding the timing of work due to any changes in schedules or needs of project team and/or hosting employers.

• Applications submission deadline: January 25, 2022, 4:00 pm.
• Selection decision: February 4, 2022.
• Coordination meetings with Salalem’s Team: February 10, 2022.
• Technical site assessments to hosting employers: February 11, 2022.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply online through Apply Now - تقدم الآن لهذه الوظيفة 

How to Apply: Interested applicants with relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to submit an application as follows:

• Application form and complete Terms of Reference is available at (https://jobs.crsjwbg.org/Tenders/Index)
• Applications will be accepted from applicants specialized in civil engineering or architectures or in other related fields with significant relevant experience; this may include individuals or consulting/training firms.
• Submit a technical application that includes at minimum:
• Cover Letter summarizing:
  • Relevant previous experience of the WIPS Engineer with emphasis on previous related work
  • Period of availability and suggested duration/timing of engagement
• CV highlighting relevant experience
• Certificate in architecture, or civil engineering or related field
• CRS Consultancy Application Form (see template below)
• Submit a financial proposal. Prices should be in New Israeli Shekels and must be valid up till 90 days after the submission date. The financial proposal must identify the daily rate and the total cost and should respect the scope of work described and maximum limit mentioned in this TOR.
• Please submit your complete application online at: (https://jobs.crsjwbg.org/Tenders/Index) no later than January 25, 2022 @ 4:00PM.

Important Notes:

• The successful bidder will sign all donor required documents.
• CRS reserves the right to reject all bids, and to decide not to pursue this procurement.
• CRS is not obliged to procure the lowest priced offer, when the lowest price does not offer the best overall value and all other factors considered.

CRS is an equal opportunity employer, where qualified women, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply and to seek CRS support on the application process where additional accommodation is required.