Request for Expressions of Interest

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Consultancy Services

Senior Archaeologist for Mes Aynak Archaeological Project (International)

Sustainable Development of Natural Resources Project Natural Resources Sector

Consulting Services: Individual consultant

IDA Grant No.: H699-AF

Project ID No.: P118925

Reference: MoMP/PMU/CT-II-95-3

Number of positions: 1

Duty station: Mes Aynak, Logar Province

Background

The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has received a grant from the World Bank toward the cost of achieving Sustainable Development of Natural Resources in Afghanistan. The Project is being implemented through a Program Management Unit (PMU) within the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The PMU is now seeking a well qualified individual consultant for the position of Senior Archaeologist for Mes Aynak Archaeological Project.

Job Summary:

The Senior Archaeologist will work closely with the rest of Mes Aynak Archaeological team to coordinate and carry out standard excavation of Archaeological site and preserve the artifacts identified.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The National Archaeologist will reside in Mes Aynak Logar Province and his/her duties are comprised of the following;

· Organize and coordinate the field teams in order to clear up Mes Aynak sites of any archaeological remains according to the working plan and the schedule agreed upon by the partners;

· Organize the collection of the archaeological data and its processing in order to produce a proper documentation of the archaeological sites excavated;

· Inform the coordinator of any change in the working plan and the time schedule;

· Produce a monthly report showing the evolution of the works and the needs for the next month in manpower, equipment and expertise;

· Coordinate with the other senior archeologist and senior conservationist for a better use of the equipments and the man power;

· Produce a provisional report after six month of field works stating the results already got and those who could be expected for the next six month period. This report should help to reassess the working plan and the time schedule;

Qualifications:

Candidates should fulfill the following requisites:

· Professional qualifications must include a higher degree (minimum a Master’s degree) in Archaeology, Art History or Architecture..

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in rescue or contract archaeology with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory position or as a project manager.

· 5 years of practical experience in archaeology of mines and/or mining contexts and/or a specialization of the Buddhist history, material culture, and archaeology will be favorably considered.

· Previous excavation experience in Central Asia, the Middle East or East Asia also considered very favorably.

· Demonstrated experience in Museology and the management of large quantities of material culture will be considered very favorably.

· Previous experience with emergency conservation and some field conservation of artifacts also considered favorably.

· Previous experience in site, field unit, and artifact photography.

· Ability to maintain detailed records of daily excavation activities, photography logs, artifact inventories, etc.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

· Fluency in spoken and written English

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment

The consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Section V of Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (revised Jan 2011).

Expressions of interest (including CV and three referees) should be sent to the email address below by no later than 30th November 2015 at 15:00 hrs. Reference MoMP/PMU/CT- II-95-3 must be quoted on all correspondence and the expression of interest.

Ministry of Mines & Petroleum, Program Management Unit (PMU)

Attention: Mr. Abdul Waheed Khalili

Afghanistan Geological Survey Building (AGS), 2nd floor, Annex,

Close to Abdul Haq roundabout, 3rd Macrorayan, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Email:

Phone No.: +93 (0) 202 311 659

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Afghanistan Geological Survey (AGS) annex building room number 12th second floor Abdul Haq Circle Kabul Afghanistan: