UNDP Uzbekistan is hiring a Local Consultant to oversee school renovations in the Surkhandarya region. 190-day assignment. Apply by 06 Feb 2026.
Job Title: Local Schools Renovation Consultant
| Organization | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Country Office | Uzbekistan (Surkhandarya Region) |
| Reference | UNDP-UZB-01679 |
| Contract Duration | 190 Working Days (Feb – Dec 2026) |
| Application Deadline | 06 February 2026 (05:00 GMT -5.00) |
Operational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan is implementing critical infrastructure improvements to enhance educational environments in the Surkhandarya region.
We are seeking a qualified Local Schools Renovation Consultant to provide technical oversight and engineering supervision for these renovation projects. This is a field-based assignment requiring a hands-on presence to ensure construction quality, safety, and adherence to timelines.
Scope of Assignment
The consultant will act as UNDP’s technical representative on the ground. Your primary mandate is to ensure that all renovation works are executed according to the approved technical specifications and within the agreed schedule.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Supervision and Quality Control
- Monitor daily construction activities at selected school sites in the Surkhandarya region.
- Verify that materials used and workmanship standards meet the project’s technical specifications and safety norms.
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify defects or non-compliance issues immediately.
2. Project Management and Reporting
- Track the contractor’s progress against the work plan and alert the UNDP project team of any potential delays.
- Certify the completion of works for payment processing based on actual deliverables on site.
- Maintain detailed site logs and submit regular progress reports including photographic evidence of the works.
3. Coordination
- Liaise effectively with school administration, local authorities, and construction contractors to resolve on-site issues.
- Ensure that health, safety, and environmental standards are strictly enforced during the renovation process.
Contract Details
- Duration: The assignment will cover approximately 190 working days spread between February and December 2026.
- Schedule: This role may require work on weekends depending on the construction schedule and urgency of deliverables.
- Location: The duty station is the Surkhandarya region, with specific sites to be confirmed upon onboarding.
Application Instructions
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Interested candidates must submit their proposals directly through the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal.
Submission Process:
- Navigate to the portal: http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org
- Log in using your bidder profile. (If you do not have one, please register using the guide available on the UNDP procurement website).
- Search for negotiation reference: UNDP-UZB-01679.
- Upload your technical and financial proposal.
Note: UNDP will not accept applications submitted via email. Please ensure your submission is finalized well before the deadline to avoid system delays.