[TimorLesteStudies] National Library of Timor-Leste - Architectural & Library Specialist EOIs

[John Waddingham]

ENI WISHES TO RECEIVE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FROM INTERESTED PARTIES
WITH PROVEN SKILL AND EXPERTISE IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF LIBRARIES, FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A BUILDING/
ARCHITECTURAL AND A LIBRARY SPECIALIST FUNCTIONS IN DILI, TIMOR-LESTE.

 BACKGROUND

In 2007, eni became operator of the JPDA PSC area 06-105, and in 2008,
discovered the Kitan oil field. In 2010, a Field Development Plan
(FDP) for the Kitan oil field was approved by the Timor-Leste National
Petroleum Authority (ANP).  Since 2009, eni has participated in a
working group and steering committee to support the design and build
of a National Library in Dili, Timor-Leste.

The working group and steering committee, composed of the Secretary of
State for Culture, Secretary of State for Natural Resources, ANP and
eni, have agreed the terms of reference of these two functions, in
support of progressing the concept selection of the project
development process.


FUNCTION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Building/Architectural Specialist

The Building/Architectural Specialist function supports exclusively
the objectives of the Working Group regarding physical design and
construction of the building. The main tasks and deliverables of this
function are:

·          Coordinate site and geotechnical survey of the land and
preparation of the concept development, including the preferred
options for the quantitative dimensions of the project.

·          Assist with the  information requirements of the tender process

·          Draft the terms of reference for the International Design &
Build tender process,

·          Determine a detailed schedule of the project.

·          Determine a detailed cost estimate.

·          Revise and prepare a detailed budget.

·          Develop a Project Concept Selection Report and Spending Proposal.

·          Working closely with Ministry of Education to ensure policy
considerations are included in the scope of work.

 Competencies

·          Expertise in designing and building public structures,
preferably libraries.

·          Experience in working in SE Asia, preferably Timor-Leste.

·          Experience in international design & build tender processes.

·          Ability to communicate in Timor-Leste’s official and
working languages .

·          Ability to deliver capacity building.

·          Ability to produce reports in Tetum.

·          Liaise closely with Working Group


2. Library Specialist

The library specialist function supports both the objectives of the
Working Group (Physical design and construction) and the Ministry of
Education (policy direction, training and library material
acquisition).The main tasks and deliverables of this function are:

·          Provide input to the Terms of Reference for the Design &
Build tender process.

·          Determine specific library infrastructure requirements.

·          Assist the Ministry of Education in drafting the required
legal framework for the National Library

·          Determine training requirements and commencing training programs.

·          Create a detailed educational and cultural policy statement
for the project

·          Prepare an acquisition, collection and storage plan for the
library content.

·          Developing a collection policy for books and archives for
the  National Library

·          Prepare a preliminary Human Resources Plan.

·          Identify the competencies required for the operational phase.

 Competencies

·          Expertise in libraries and archives

·          Experience in consulting on international library designs

·          Liaise closely with Ministry of Education, eni and ANP
through the Working Group.

·          Desirable to work within the Ministry of Education.

·          Ability to communicate in Timor-Leste’s official and
working languages.

·          Ability to deliver capacity building.

·          Ability to produce reports in Tetum.



DURATION AND LOCATION

The contractual period for these functions is 7 months. The expected
starting date is mid November 2010.  The Library Specialist function
will be based in the Ministry of Education  The Building/Architectural
Specialist function will liaise closely with the Infrastructure Unit
of the Ministry of Education.  Continuous presence in the assigned
location is expected.

APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINE

Eni is open to considering the functions being undertaken by
individuals, companies or associations.

 Expressions of Interest may be submitted in Tetum, Portuguese or
English by September 20, 2010, to eni timor leste at
informasaun at enitimorleste.tl  or in hardcopy at Rua D. Luis dos Reis
Noronha no. 56 , Vila Verde, Dili, Timor-Leste ,  providing a
capability statement (entities such as companies or associations), or
curriculum vitae (individual), demonstrating expertise, competencies
and references. Please also include any relevant supporting
documentation.

Any queries related to submission of an Expression of Interest should
be directed to eni  timor leste,  at informasaun at enitimorleste.tl or
by  telephone (+670) 331 0847.

Any other queries regarding the Library Project should be directed at
Mrs. Cecília de Assis, National Director of Culture at +670 730 4163
and Dr. Nuno Vasco Oliveira, Adviser to the State Secretary for
Culture at +670 736 9666, or at info at cultura.gov.tl.