Tenders Are Invited For Consultant For Integrated Study On Rural Housing Stock Related Challenges

Tajikistan Consultant For Integrated Study On Rural Housing Stock Related Challenges In Pamirs BackgroundInternational Human Rights Law Recognizes EveryoneS Right To An Adequate Standard Of Living Including Adequate Housing Despite The Central Place Of This Right Within The Global Legal System Well Over A Billion People Are Not Adequately Housed Housing Is Crucial To The Quality Of Life And Wellbeing For Individuals And Families But The Availability Of Adequate Or Affordable Housing Also Plays A Vital Role In Community Economic Development In Rural Areas Of Tajikistan In General And In Pamirs In Particular Rural Population Face Verity Of Problems With Regards To Their Housing These Problems Include Structural Vulnerability Inside Temperature Inside Air Quality Dampness And Darkness E T C Causing Various Life Threatening And Health And Economic Challenges Aga Khan Agency For Habitat Akah Intends To Engage With The Communities For Helping Them To Resolve These Challenges In Order To Achieve This However There Is A Need For Having A Clear Understanding Of The Challenges Both From The Communities Point View As Well From The Stand Point Of An Expert Introduction To Aga Khan Agency For Habitat Akah Akah Is An Agency Of The Aga Khan Development Network Akdn AkahS Mandate Is To Work With The Communities And Partners For Fostering Disaster Resilient Communities In Central And South Asia In Central Asia The Target Geography Of Akah Includes Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan And Afghanistan Operating Across Tajikistan For Over 20 Years Akah Has Been Implementing A Diverse Portfolio Of Projects And Initiatives Some Of Those Initiatives Include But Are Not Limited To I Disaster Risk Reduction Through Structural And Non Structural Mitigation Ii Building Enhancement Skills Enhancement And Trainings Iii Community Emergency Management Through Community Response Teams Emergency Stockpiles Emergency Communications And Awareness Raising And Planning Iv Habitat Assessment Through Hazard Risk Assessments Integrated Habitat Assessments V Municipal Services Through Provision Of Rural And Urban Water Supplies Vi Resilient Facilities Through Public Facilities Construction In Tajikistan Akah Through Its Strong Technical And Programmatic Competency Has Been Implementing A Number Of Externally And Internally Funded Initiatives The Current Portfolio Of Akah Includes Projects Focused On Disaster Risk Management Enhancing The Capacity Of Communities And Government Stakeholders Resilient Construction Projects And The Design And Establishment Of Safe Water Supply Systems And Sanitation Facilities Scope Of The AssignmentKeeping The Above In Mind Akah Intends To Engage A Consultant For Carrying Out A Study Related To Rural Housing In Four Sampled Villages Settlements In Tajikistan The Following Will Be The Parameters But Not Limited To Against Which The Study Will Be Designed And Conducted I Building Typologies And Related Structural IssuesIi Inside Temperatures Both During Summers And WintersIii In House Air QualityIv Issues Pertaining To The Electric Wiring And PlumbingV Issues Related To Day And Night LightingVi Possibility Of Using Passive And Active Solar SystemVii Review Of The Housing Improvements Studies And Programs In Tajikistan And Elsewhere With Similar EcologiesViii And Any Other Parameter That Consultant May Deem NecessaryRequired ExpertiseAkah Tajikistan Is Looking For A Well Experienced Consulting Firm Which Could Conduct The Research On The Aforementioned Issue And Come Up With Contextual And Pragmatic Solution The Consulting Firm Is Expected To Posses The Capacity To Conduct Similar Studies In The Mountainous Regions And Must Have The Following Expertise I Proven Experience Of Working In Designing Earthquake Resistant Rural Housing Energy Efficiency And Environment Ii Strong Analytical And Critical Understanding To Carry Out Research In The Local ContextExpected Deliverables Outcomes A Detailed Research Report Comprised Of I Field Visit Report Ii Detailed Study On The Aforementioned Challenges And Suggesting Remedial And Improvement Strategies Iii A Photo Documentation Which Can Confirm The Actual Situation And The Findings Iv Review Of The Similar Studies And Programs In Tajikistan And Elsewhere With Similar EcologiesV Designs Suggestion Changes In Predominant Architectural Structural Layout Of Housing And Use Of Material Without Compromising On The Cultural AspectsVi Suggest Design New Products That Can Help Improve The Comfort Level Enhancing Thermal Efficiency Indoor Air Quality And LightingConsultancy Timelines The Total Time For The Consultancy Will Be 3 Months The Consultant Shall Submit The Draft Deliverable In Two Months Time From The Date Of Signing Of The Consultancy Agreement Akah Will Provide Its Feedback If Any In Two Weeks Time The Consultant Shall Provide The Final Deliverables Before The End Of The Three Months Period How To Apply Consultants Must Submit The Following I Curriculum Vitae Company ProfileIi Proposal Methodology Timeline Expertise Proven Experience Conceptual Understanding To Carry Out ResearchIii Financial Statement The Financial Statement Reflecting Total Cost Of Consultancy Proposal Format And Submission DateInterested Consultants Are Invited To Submit Their Technical Proposal Including Methodology And Financial Proposal On Lump Sum Basis By April 5 2019 To Javaid Ahmed Water Sanitation And Housing Specialist At Javaid Ahmed Akdn Org

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