Consultant of AWLR Installation

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Palu

Consultant of AWLR Installation

3 April 2023

Background

Mercy Corps Indonesia is currently implementing Managing Risk through Economic Development (MRED) program (MRED) 13 villages located in South Dolo and Kulawi Subdistrict in Sigi District. This program aims to improve community’s knowledge and capacity in disaster risk reduction efforts and livelihood resilience. One of the activities for disaster risk reduction in the MRED program is community disaster preparedness through an early warning system for floods.

Mercy Corps Indonesia through the MRED program had installed early warning systems in several assisted villages. The early warning system that has been built consists of 3 units of Automatic Weather Station (AWS) which consists of Automatic Rain Gauge (ARG), temperature and humidity measurement tools. In the previous phase, Mercy Corps Indonesia had installed 14 units of sirens, 1 unit of Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) and 10 units of data server monitor display website (http://ews.sigikab.go.id). The early warning system is considered insufficient to accommodate the needs of several villages by considering the distance and disaster risk in each village. Therefore, MRED program plans to add sirens and AWLRs as early warning tools for disasters.

Purposes

The purpose of the Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) installation in the Early Warning System (EWS) in Kulawi District are as follows:

  • Installing 1 unit of Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) to detect river water level in MRED intervention villages.

  • Integrating AWLR data into the dashboard ews.sigikab.go.id

  • Training KSBs or Village Technicians on the Repair and Maintenance of Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) equipment.

Deliverable & Responsibility

The consultant will prepare and procure 1 unit of Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) for flood early warning system in Kulawi Subdistrict which consists of; 1. Ultrasonic water level sensor; 2. Data logger

3. Internet source; 4. Solar panel; 5. Inverter; 6. Safety controller box; 7. Software system; 8. Power source/Power charger/power battery; 9. One year internet data; 10. Cable as needed; 11. Other supporting tools and equipment.

The selected consultant is institutions or individuals working as a team, working under the direction of Mercy Corps Indonesia's MRED program coordinator. The consultant is responsible for developing a strategic plan for the implementation of activities, implementing and managing activities, documenting activities, monitoring activities, completing activities, and creating activity reports. Specifically, the consultant will:

  • Install 1 unit of Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) in Boladangko Village, Kulawi Subdistrict, Sigi District. The selection of river to be installed with AWLR refers to the results of the assessment and consideration of flood impacts.

  • Integrate Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) data into the ews.sigikab.go.id dashboard which will be carried out together with the Sigi District Government and BMKG.

  • Train village KSBs to repair and maintain Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) equipment.

  • Submit a report one week after the activity is completed.

Qualification

  • Graduate from a university in a science-related field or relevant field
  • Have experience in installing Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) in the community.
  • Prepare a drawing plan of the Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR).
  • Have a legal business entity
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in consulting services
  • Have experience installing early warning systems with a 95% success history
  • Have knowledge and experience of community-based programs
  • Knowledge of facilitation and good communication skills
  • Have knowledge and experience working on disaster risk reduction and resilience programs
  • At least 3 years of work experience in NGO(s)
  • Able to write reports in English and Indonesian
  • Experience working in Central Sulawesi Province is preferred

Timeline

The consultant is expected to work from May 2023 – July 2023.

How To Apply

Please send your Proposal / Quotation & CV with the subject: “Consultant of AWLR Installation” to procurementmred@id.mercycorps.org. The vacancy will be closed on  12 April 2023 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.

Attachment
SoW Consultant of AWLR Intallation ENG-IND.pdf (304.96 KB)
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