Tenders Are Invited For Bathymetric Assessment Consultant

Tenders Are Invited For Afghanistan Bathymetric Assessment Consultant BackgroundThe Aga Khan Agency For Habitat Akah As A Premier Agency Of Aga Khan Development Network Akdn Works For The Betterment Of Welfare Of The Communities Mainly Through Interventions To Minimize Risk Associated With Both Natural And Man Made Hazards Among The Many Hazards That The Communities In Afghanistan Are Exposed To Is Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Glof A Potentially Catastrophic Event As A Result Of Breaching Of Glacial Lake Mostly Under External Trigger In View Of Global Warming Enhancing Melting Of Glaciers The Threat Of Glof Will Rise With Long Term Consequences To Often Marginalized Mountain Communities And Environment Evidences In The Past From Around The World Shows Such Event Results In Loss Of Lives And Colossal Economic Losses Thus Akah Afghanistan Intends To Conduct A Glof Risk Assessment Of A Glacial Lake And Use The Opportunity To Build Internal Capacity On The Topic This Warrants An Engagement Of A Consultant Who Will Be Responsible For Following Activities And Deliverables ActivitiesCapacity Building Of Akah Staffs Through Offsite Office And Onsite Field Training On Bathymetric Survey Data Processing And Flood Modelling Using 2D Model Hecras Undertake Bathymetric Survey And Data Processing Develop Glof Hazard Map Using 2D Model Hecras For A Selected Glacial Lake Develop A Glof Risk Map Of The Valley Develop A Technical Report On Glof Risk Mapping Of The Valley DeliverablesPresentation Slides Training Manuals Technical Report DurationThe Assignment Is For The Period Of Three Months During Which Time The Consultant Is Expected To Complete All The Activities As Per Below Plan And Submit All The Deliverables Week After Signing The Contract And ActivitiesWeek 1 Preparation For Training Week 2 Preparation For Training Week 3 Delivery Of Offsite In Kabul Training Week 4 Preparation For Fieldwork Week 5 Fieldwork Training Week 6 Data Collection And Generation Week 7 Data Collection And Generation Week 8 Data Collection And Generation Week 9 Modelling Week 10 Report Writing Week 11 Draft Report Submission Week 12 Submission Of Final Report RolesThe Consultant Will Be Responsible For All Technical Inputs While Akah Office Will Facilitate Coordination And Provide Logistic Support Required For The Training And Fieldwork How To Apply Submission Guidelines All Applicants Meeting The Above Requirements Are Requested To Submit A Cover Letter Describing Your Interest And Suitability For The Position Along With Your Curriculum Vitae Cv And Your Financial Quote By Email To Hr Afghanistan Akdn Org

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