Ref.
2025/CSOTSBACFAU/14289
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Deadline date
2025/12/03 15:59
Duration of the assignment
Short term
Contract
Freelancer
Duration
20 working days
Consultancy service -Preparation of Technical Specifications BoQs and Costing for Accessibility Upgr (M/W)
Département Géographique - GEO > DP Liban/Jordanie
Published on : 2025/11/23
NORTH AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST
JORDAN
AMMAN
Mission description
The TAKATUF Project, implemented by Expertise France in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) through the Minka Peace and Resilience Fund, aims to strengthen inclusive social services and promote gender equality and social cohesion through Local Community Development Centres (LCDCs) in Jordan.
In coordination with the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD), accessibility assessments were recently conducted for five pilot LCDCs—Al Wehdat, Um Nuwwara, Al Marqab, Al Mahasra, and Muhay (Karak)—and the MoSD Amphitheatre.
These assessments identified structural and functional barriers that limit access for persons with disabilities and proposed upgrades in line with Jordan’s 2018 Building Accessibility Code for Disabilities (BACD).
To advance implementation and ensure consistency across all pilot sites, the TAKATUF Project will engage a consultant to:
1. Conduct verification visits to all 15 pilot LCDCs supported under the project in Karak, Jerash, and Amman governorates to assess accessibility conditions, confirm compliance with BACD, and determine whether additional accessibility modifications are required; and
2. Prepare detailed technical specifications, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and cost estimates for the required accessibility interventions — both for the five LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre already assessed by HCD, and for any additional LCDCs identified during the verification visits as needing upgrades.
This assignment therefore combines diagnostic verification with detailed design and costing, resulting in a unified technical package for Expertise France and MoSD to guide tendering and implementation.
Project or context description
I. Objectives and desired results
1) General objective
To ensure all 15 pilot LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre meet national accessibility standards through updated assessments, technical specifications, and costed designs for accessibility upgrades in line with BACD and HCD recommendations.
2) Specific objectives
1. Conduct site verification visits to all 15 pilot LCDCs to confirm accessibility status, identify gaps, and determine additional modification needs.
2. Prepare technical specifications, detailed drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and cost estimates for the 15 LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre assessed by HCD, as well as for any other LCDCs requiring accessibility improvements.
3. Consolidate all findings into a single accessibility implementation package for Expertise France and MoSD.
4. Support MoSD and Expertise France in preparing tender documents for the implementation of accessibility-related works.
3) Anticipated results
· Comprehensive and BACD-compliant technical specifications, drawings, and BoQs developed for the five LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre, and for 10 others pilot LCDCs identified during verification visits.
· Verified and documented accessibility status of all 15 pilot LCDCs, with identified priority interventions for implementation.
· Consolidated cost estimates and prioritisation matrix enabling Expertise France and MoSD to plan and tender works efficiently.
· Strengthened institutional coordination between MoSD, HCD, and Expertise France for the design and implementation of inclusive infrastructure in the social protection sector.
II. Description of the assignment
1) Planned activities
Phase I – Field Verification
- Conduct site verification visits to all 15 pilot LCDCs across Amman, Jerash, and Karak Governorates, and the MoSD Amphitheatre in Amman.
- Review and validate accessibility conditions, comparing them with BACD 2018 standards and identifying any additional interventions required.
- Document findings for each site with photographs, videos, measurements, and notes on accessibility barriers and structural constraints.
- Prepare a concise verification summary highlighting gaps, priorities, and recommended corrective measures.
Phase II – Development of Technical Specifications and Costing
- Based on verification results, prepare detailed technical specifications, architectural and engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and cost estimates for:
- The five LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre already assessed by HCD; and
- 10 additional pilot LCDCs identified during verification as requiring accessibility modifications.
- Apply universal design principles and ensure compliance with BACD 2018 and HCD guidance.
- Develop realistic cost estimates, drawing on local market prices and comparable rehabilitation works.
- Classify proposed interventions as short-term, medium-term, or long-term according to feasibility and priority.
Phase III – Validation and Finalisation
- Present draft deliverables (technical specifications, drawings, BoQs, and cost estimates) to Expertise France, MoSD, and HCD for feedback.
- Incorporate comments and finalise all documentation for the 15 LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre.
- Produce a consolidated technical package including the final designs, cost matrix, and an executive summary outlining implementation priorities.
- Submit all deliverables in both editable and PDF formats.
Post-Assignment Follow-Up
Following submission and acceptance of the final deliverables, the consultant shall:
- Provide technical clarifications to Expertise France and MoSD during the tendering and contracting stages, if requested, to ensure accurate interpretation of specifications and BoQs.
- Support the Expertise France Procurement Team in responding to bidders’ technical queries related to accessibility standards, materials, or design details.
- Participate in one follow-up coordination or debriefing meeting organised by Expertise France to review lessons learned and confirm the applicability of the developed designs for future LCDC renovations.
- Deliver all editable source files and documentation (drawings, BoQs, and cost sheets) in compatible formats for MoSD’s use and replication.
- Remain available for remote consultation for up to 30 days after contract completion to address minor technical inquiries or clarifications that may arise during procurement or early implementation up to 2 meetings.
2) Anticipated deliverables
|
Deliverable |
End Date |
|
Inception note and detailed work plan |
T0 + 3 days |
|
Certified field verification report (15 LCDCs) |
T0 + 10 days |
|
Design technical specifications and BoQs (including new sites identified) |
T0 + 15 days |
|
Consolidated cost matrix and prioritisation plan |
T0 + 18 days |
|
Debriefing and validation meeting with Expertise France, MoSD, and HCD |
T0 + 19 days |
|
Final technical package (specifications, certified drawings, certified BoQs, cost estimates, and summary report) |
T0 + 20 days |
3) Coordination
- Close coordination shall be maintained with the MoSD Engineering Department and the HCD Environmental Facilitations and Building Code Department.
- A launch meeting will be held within three days of contract signature.
- The consultant shall maintain regular communication with the TAKATUF technical team and provide weekly progress updates.
III. Place, duration and terms of performance
1) Implementation period: November–December 2025
The provisional programme for assignment implementation is as follows:
|
Activity |
Place |
Period |
Duration (man/days) |
|
Kick-off and inception meeting with MoSD and Expertise France |
Amman |
T0 + 1 to T0 + 3 days |
2 |
|
Review of documentation and development of verification checklist |
Amman / Home-based |
T0 + 1 to T0 + 3 days |
1 |
|
Field verification visits to 15 pilot LCDCs |
Amman, Jerash, and Karak Governorates |
T0 + 4 to T0 + 10 days |
7 |
|
Preparation of field verification report |
Home-based |
T0 + 9 to T0 + 10 days |
1 |
|
Preparation of draft technical specifications, drawings, BoQs, and cost estimates |
Home-based |
T0 + 11 to T0 + 15 days |
4 |
|
Preparation of consolidated cost matrix and prioritisation plan |
Home-based |
T0 + 16 to T0 + 18 days |
2 |
|
Debriefing and validation meeting with Expertise France, MoSD, and HCD |
Amman |
T0 + 19 days |
1 |
|
Finalisation and submission of complete technical package |
Home-based |
T0 + 20 days |
2 |
|
Total |
20 man/days |
Required profile
I. Required expertise and profile
A. Qualifications and skills
- Holder of a postgraduate university degree in civil engineering, construction engineering , or a related field in infrastructure design, accessibility, or urban development.
- Excellent qualities and capacities in:
• Communication and coordination with institutional stakeholders (MoSD, HCD, donors)
• Teamwork and interpersonal collaboration
• Knowledge transfer and technical reporting
• Analysis, synthesis, and documentation of engineering data
• Problem identification and practical resolution in field conditions
• Decision-making and initiative-taking under tight deadlines - High proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English.
B. General professional experience
- Professional experience of at least 7 years in infrastructure design, rehabilitation, or construction project management with Solid understanding of the issues relating to inclusive infrastructure, universal design, and accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
- Proven professional experience in preparing technical specifications, drawings, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for public buildings or community infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience working with donor-funded projects or government institutions in addition of projects with cooporation of MOSD
C. Specific professional experience
- Demonstrated experience in applying and interpreting Jordan’s Building Accessibility Code for Disabilities (BACD, 2018) and HCD technical guidance.
- Prior experience in conducting site assessments, technical evaluations, and cost estimations for rehabilitation or accessibility interventions.
- Mastery of AutoCAD, quantity surveying software, and BoQ preparation methodologies.
- Proven ability to develop detailed technical documentation aligned with national standards and donor procurement requirements.
- Familiarity with the operational processes of the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) and the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD) is a strong asset.
· D.Selection criteria :
·
|
Criteria |
Documents to submit |
Rating |
|
CV Technical experience 7 min same field with experiences letters |
CV and experience letters |
10 |
|
Sample of the work from previews experience relevant to the assignment . |
Sample work |
20 |
|
Technical proposal for objectives, time line , service scope, management model, and sustainability mechanisms. |
Technical proposal |
20 |
|
BA or postgraduate degree in Holder of a postgraduate university degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related field in infrastructure design, accessibility, or urban development.
|
Certificates |
10 |
|
Experience with LCDCs |
experience letter |
10 |
|
Financial Offer – Daily Rate « AFD daily rate will be implemented “ |
NA |
30 |
II. Assignment reports
A final bilingual report (English and Arabic) summarising methodology, site findings, technical designs, and cost estimates will be submitted electronically in Word and PDF formats, along with editable Excel and AutoCAD files for the BoQs and drawings.
III. Monitoring-evaluation
Performance indicators
|
Deliverables |
Immediate Effects |
Intermediate Effects |
Verification Sources |
|
Inception note and detailed work plan |
Work plan validated by Expertise France and MoSD |
Clear framework guiding implementation of the consultancy |
Approved inception note and meeting minutes |
|
Field verification report (15 LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre) |
Accessibility conditions verified and documented across all sites |
Evidence-based identification of additional centres requiring modifications |
Verification report reviewed and approved by Expertise France, MoSD, and HCD |
|
Draft technical specifications, drawings, BoQs, and cost estimates |
Technical documentation produced for the LCDCs and the MoSD Amphitheatre |
Preliminary costed designs available for review and validation |
Draft packages submitted and acknowledged by EF and MoSD |
|
Consolidated cost matrix and prioritisation plan |
Clear prioritisation of interventions established |
Improved planning for phased implementation of accessibility upgrades |
Consolidated cost matrix and summary plan validated by EF |
|
Debriefing and validation meeting with Expertise France, MoSD, and HCD |
Feedback collected from EF, MoSD, and HCD |
Design and costing approaches validated and finalised |
Meeting minutes and validation notes |
|
Final technical package (specifications, drawings, BoQs, cost estimates, and summary report) |
Final deliverables submitted and approved |
Ready-to-tender documentation supporting inclusive infrastructure implementation |
Final report, validated technical documents, and EF acceptance email |
IV. Practical information
· Field coordination:
Following the kick-off meeting, the Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) will be informed of the planned verification visits. The consultant will be provided with the list of LCDC locations and the contact information of their respective Directors to coordinate the field visits directly.
Expertise France and MoSD will jointly facilitate introductions and provide the necessary support to ensure smooth access to all sites, including the MoSD Amphitheatre.
· Logistics and travel:
The consultant shall be responsible for their own transport, accommodation, and logistical arrangements during fieldwork.
· Working language:
The working languages of the assignment are Arabic and English. All deliverables shall be submitted in both languages unless otherwise agreed.
· Equipment:
The consultant shall use their own professional equipment, including laptop, software, and measurement tools necessary for data collection, design, and documentation preparation.
· Safety and ethics:
All activities shall be implemented in compliance with Expertise France’s safety and ethical standards, as well as MoSD and HCD protocols.
The consultant shall adhere to any security guidance or administrative requirements related to visits to LCDCs.
· Intellectual property:
All materials, designs, and deliverables produced under this assignment shall remain the property of Expertise France and the Ministry of Social Development. The consultant shall not use, share, or reproduce them without prior written authorisation.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
Deadline for application : 2025/12/03 15:59
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.