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MINUSCA UNMEER MISSION SUPPORT MODULARIZATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL CLEARANCES

UPCOMING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS ESDC PRODUCTS NEW AT ESDC CAPACITY BUILDING OUTLOOK
MINUSCA - 360◦ Support - 30 June 2015 MINUSCA statistics indicate a current strength of
10,806 uniformed personnel supported by 462 international civilian personnel, 219 local civilian
staff and 76 UNVs. The rehatting of MISCA troops to MINUSCA peacekeeping operations took
place on 15 September 2014. MINUSCA Engineering and ESDC have been partnering since the
Mission’s transition from BINUCA; both remotely and on-ground...
Article by Mission CE – Selvi Yurtalan - Startups are always the most challenging phase of
peacekeeping missions. We, Engineering Section, as the backbone of the missions are expected
MINUSCA 360◦ SUPPORT
to cope with huge requirements while resources are still in the planning stage....
UNMEER MISSION SUPPORT MODULARIZATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL CLEARANCES
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MODULARIZATION
Modularization – The Next Chapter - After five demanding years, the engineering
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design component of Modularization, was completed ahead of schedule...
True Innovation - MV for the 1000 person camp - The modularized design for the 1000
person camp energy...
UNMEER MISSION SUPPORT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
United in the Fight against Steering with PRINCE2 - Over the past year ESDC has directly engaged in furthering
UNOCA - Relocation of Mission HQ
Ebola - Despite the on-going from Cite de la Démocratie... the setup of Brindisi and Valencia as...
reports of confirmed ebola cases in UNOWA - Requirement for prefab Time to Shine - UNGSC/UNLB, Brindisi - Effective 1 September 2014, UNGSC Director
the affected countries of West installation for office expansion... appointed a Project Management Team (PMT) for the execution of the “Turnkey...
Africa in the recent weeks, it is UNTSO - Independent technical A New Look - UNGSC/UNSB, Valencia - The United Nations Support Base in Valencia...
hoped that the rate of infection will assessment of offers received...
continue to decrease and soon UNMOGIP - Global assessment of TECHNICAL CLEARANCE
become a thing of the past after the Mission HQ...
almost 18 months of utter MINUSMA - To support the Technical Clearance - The Stats - It’s almost three years since the transfer of
devastation. immediate need to develop...
functions from UNHQ to UNGSC, including technical clearance...
By resolution A/RES/69/1 on 19 UNOWA - Urgent requirement to
replace the backup diesel generators...
September 2014...
UPCOMING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS ESDC PRODUCTS NEW AT ESDC
UPCOMING SYSTEMS CONTRACTS THE SHAREPOINT ENGINEERING DATABASE - New Features - ESDC continues
to keep this resource up-to-date with new content and features and we invite you to browse
them...
EXPANDING THE GLOBAL
CATALOGUE - A consequence of the Camp Costing Suite – New Release - Design, planning and budgeting of new camps is
completion of the Modularization very critical when you need to meet essential requirements...
Programme...
ESDC PRODUCTS
ESDC in Partnership with PPDB - A new partnership has been established between ESDC and the Knowledge
Fostering Rapid Deployment
Management & Guidance Team (KMGT)...
Accommodation Solutions - The
Accommodation Solutions Member States
workshop...
Welcoming New Staff Fare Thee Well to Rinzin, Abhinav, Paola and Dal
NEW AT ESDC ESDC thanks each and every one for their partnership, for their contribution to the team and...
CAPACITY BUILDING OUTLOOK
Lead Environmental Auditor Course (March & May Drinking Water Treatment Systems (October 2014) - Drinking
2015) - ESDC Environmental Compliance Unit staff, Mr. Kingsley water treatment is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect of
Urum and Mr. Carlo Perrucci, recently completed... engineering...
Wastewater Treatment Plant (April 2015) - A second global Water and Wastewater Pumps (May 2014) - To initiate the new
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) training was hosted by global Systems Contract PD/C0178/13 for the supply...
MONUSCO in Goma...
SSAFE (April 2014) - The Safe and Secure Approaches in Field
PRINCE2 (February 2015) - Four more ESDC staff members, Environments (SSAFE) programme has been adopted...
Mr. Suresh Ramadurgakar, Mr. Giovanni Ferraro, Mr. Amos Kwame
Baah and Mr. Matteo Morelli, have obtained the PRINCE2... The UN Requisitioner Training Program (October 2014 –
June 2015) - UNGSC Logistics Service Training organized the second
Information Exchange Seminar (December 2014) - Mr. year of the accredited UN Requisitioner Training Program...
Christian Henze attended a seminar organized...
CAPACITY BUILDING
Wastewater Management Verification Visits - At the start of 2015 ESDC/UNGSC initiated an assessment of wastewater
management facilities with focus on seven (plus one) critical missions...
DFS’ Greening Initiative 2020/50 – An interview with Amos - In February this year the ASG, Anthony Banbury, announced
DFS’ Greening Initiative 2020/50...
The Environmental Compliance Unit - An interview with Kingsley, Environmental Engineer... OUTLOOK
newsletter September 2015 - Vol. 10

MINUSCA - 360◦ Support

30 June 2015 MINUSCA statistics indicate a current strength of 10,806 uniformed personnel supported by 462 international civilian personnel, 219 local
civilian staff and 76 UNVs. The rehatting of MISCA troops to MINUSCA peacekeeping operations took place on 15 September 2014. MINUSCA
Engineering and ESDC have been partnering since the Mission’s transition from BINUCA; both remotely and on-ground.
The Evolution - Early Days

The decision to establish MINUSCA was taken on 10 April 2014 and this triggered a pressing need for expansion of the existing BINUCA HQ. Two UNGSC
staff, Mr. Carlo Perrucci (ESDC) and Mr. Oronzino Lanzilotti (FMU), were deployed to Bangui to support this from 24 March to 24 June 2014. Typical of
mission startups, the task proved to be a challenge due to time constraints coupled with resource shortages. They constructed facilities for the Electoral
team and for the expansion of the Public Information, Security and Military Offices.
Carlo and Oronzino were also instrumental in works related to the Level I+ Hospital and in support of the arrival of the Moroccan and Indonesian
Contingents (erected softwall accommodation facilities and provided HEE logistics assistance). They were central players in preparations to receive the
Secretary-General on his visit to MINUSCA in April 2014, which was a major success.
From left:
6-module prefab installation for
office expansion
Tent installation with assistance

from Moroccan contingent
SG visit to Bangui, CAR (April

2014)
A new look for MINUSCA
Concurrently with this on-ground support, based on similar support given to MINUSMA in 2013 and working with RPO, the ESDC team put together a scope
of work for the procurement of tents to provide rapid accommodation solutions for 3 x 100 person camps to be set up in each of the regional sectors of Bria,
Kaga Bandoro and Bouar according the 3D concept layout shown. The requirements covered the supply and on-ground installation of two types of tents,
Modules A1 ~100m2 and A2 ~50m2, a combination of which provided accommodation for a command centre and
office extension, hospital, living and office accommodation, recreation area and dining room. The kits came
complete with air conditioning units and gensets. The SoW was finalized 26 May 2014, the Purchase Order
issued 18 July 2014 and delivery in Bangui received by the end of August 2014. The project value was €2.1M.
UNOPS was the chosen enabling capacity for the provision of the supplementary elements, horizontal ground
works and infrastructure, to complete each of the three camps. An agreement was reached between MINUSCA
and UNOPS on 23 July 2014.
In the same month Mr. Christian Henze carried out an engineering assessment aimed primarily at identifying and
assessing suitable premises, sites and facilities and determining potential risks and the necessary immediate
engineering mitigation actions. A comprehensive ‘Engineering Assessment Report and Engineering Support 100 person camp 3D concept
Concept for MINUSCA’ was developed.
Deployed 100
person camp
featuring semi-rigid
accommodation
structures
Post Rehatting
The partnership continued to develop, with the arrival of the new Chief Engineer Ms. Selvi Yurtalan in August 2014, through continued remote and
on-ground engineering support. ESDC subsequently assigned Mr. Amos Kwame Baah and Ms. Jacquelyn Amoko to MINUSCA from 28 July to 3 October
and 11 August to 18 November 2014, respectively.
Amos furthered on-going project and construction management activities (Level I+, FHQ, Log Base); coordination proved especially important in the face
of competing priorities. He was also involved in supporting the Mission’s Ebola response preparations for which isolation tent facilities were established and
a dedicated medical waste incinerator built and commissioned.
Jacquelyn was asked to support WatSan activities which included requisitioning (global and regional systems contracts and for local procurement), writing
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MINUSCA
scope of works (borehole drilling works worth US$5M), installing ablution and septic tank facilities (PK11 and Des
Jeans Log Base), installing & commissioning the water treatment plant (Level I+ Hospital) and contribution to the
2015/16 draft budget preparation to cover WatSan needs. All WatSan activities, in addition to many others during this
entire period, were critically supported by the Indonesian Engineering Company who were re-deployed from Haiti to
the Central African Republic to support MINUSCA start-up; their commitment was both exemplary and commendable.
Taking the concept of rapid deployment a step further, ESDC worked on a turnkey camp solution with UNPD/HQ for
another three 100 person camps. All infrastructure would be designed and provided (walkways, water supply,
wastewater, solid waste management, ablution, laundry, kitchen and security) in addition to accommodation and
Installation of Euromec module IA energy modules. The contractor was similarly required to deploy for on-site installation. The SoR was finalized 18
septic sysyem at PK11 with HEE and June and Purchase Order issued 16 October 2014 (US$11.7M).
support from IndoEngCoy
A sample of the requirements for the

100 person Turnkey Camp
Photovoltaic panels
The Contractor shall design and supply the photovoltaic
system to integrate the power production from the
generator set:
a. PV peak power production: minimum 25% of the camp
power requirements
b. Polycrystalline silicon PV Panels
c. Maximum cell configuration number: 60
d. Minimum panel PV power production: 250 Wp
e. Aluminum structure for on ground installation
f. Inverter:
• Minimum conversion efficiency: >97%
• Maximum inverter size: 12.5 KW
• Protection: IP 65
US Department of Defence expeditionary camp - a turnkey solution for UN peacekeeping
Also during this period ESDC hosted Ms. Fatou Diawara who was released from MINUSCA on TDY for a three-month period to enable and strengthen local
engineering capacity of the mission. This combined team developed scope of requirements for varied engineering projects. Following the Mission’s revised
requirements for these projects, Security Perimeter Walls (US$5.8M), Defence Barriers and Gates (US$5.9M) and Construction of Concrete Slabs
(US$7.7M), ESDC acted on behalf of the Mission in dealing with UNPD/HQ to expedite the resolution of any issues.
Since November 2014, ESDC has developed more SoRs in support of the Mission’s activities (Waste Management Yards ~US$20M) and is currently
supporting the development of the MINUSCA-assigned pilot project directed by the ASG, Anthony Banbury, following the Technology Fair hosted during the
DMS’ Conference in Valencia in April this year.
Article by Mission Chief Engineer – Selvi Yurtalan

Startups are always the most challenging phase of peacekeeping missions. We, Engineering Section, as the backbone of
the missions are expected to cope with huge requirements while resources are still in the planning stage. MINUSCA
Engineering Section is a small team comprising well-experienced, dynamic and highly committed staff members who have
been delivering tasks with tireless effort in close coordination and with prompt support from ESDC and other stakeholders.
This teamwork which began in October 2014 is about to bear fruit with award of the various multi-million USD construction
and services contracts that are planned to be implemented in stages starting from the 2015-16 financial year and spanning
three-year periods.
As of today completed projects are the Interim Mission HQ that accommodates the FHQ, substantive offices and Level I+
hospital and in the Sectors (Bria, Bouar Kaga Bandoro and Bossangoa), the seven tented camps which were planned as
interim package solutions. The tented camps are currently occupied by individual uniformed personnel like Staff Officers,
Military Observers and Police Officers. The civilian personnel in the sectors are being moved from small temporary
compounds in the towns into these tented camps. The tented camps are meant to serve for a six-month period subject to the
establishment of single occupancy en-suite prefabricated camps.
The three military engineering companies are working efficiently with regard to repair of buildings, ground preparations, Ms. Selvi Yurtalan
installation of prefabricated units for military and formed police camps as well as repair of the main and secondary supply routes and river crossings in the
three sectors according to the six-month work plan prepared jointly by the Chief Engineer and FHQ. The master plan, approved by the DMS in January
2015, is in place and being implemented meticulously.
Establishment of the mission’s M’poko logistics base; Des Jean compound for Mission Support sections including Gym, PX, Bank, Recreational spots;
Renovation of four-storey Joint Task Force building in Bangui are some of the important ongoing projects. Planning of the permanent MHQ is also ongoing.
The two tented camps in Subsectors Berberati and Bambari were planned to start in May 2015.
MINUSCA has been operating with a start-up emergency budget. Engineering Section took timely actions to utilize its funds to the maximum extent before
the end of the 2014/15 fiscal year. UMOJA Real Estate team members began working to accurately report infrastructure in IPSAS. A digitalized software
for establishment of task orders and monitoring payments of construction services contracts is under development. In addition to that, to harmonize
activities with the integrated warehouses and sectors, another software has been initiated in close coordination with GITTS.
As of May 2015 occupancy rate of the Engineering staffing table was 95%.
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UNMEER
Various approaches used for solid waste United in the Fight against Ebola
destruction in the EVD treatment centres
Despite the on-going reports of confirmed Ebola cases in the affected countries of West Africa in
the recent weeks, it is hoped that the rate of infection will continue to decrease and soon become
a thing of the past after almost 18 months of utter devastation.
By resolution A/RES/69/1 on 19 September 2014, the General Assembly ‘Welcomed the intention
of the Secretary-General to establish the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response
(UNMEER)’. In the same month ESDC deployed to support environmental engineering and
planning & design activities for the start-up phase.
Environmental Support
The ESDC Environmental Engineer, Mr. Kingsley Urum, was assigned to UNMEER from 6
October to 6 December 2014 to develop SOPs relating to safe environmental and waste
management.
Before: Open burning of EVD waste at point of Assessments were conducted in each of the affected countries to communicate a common
collection understanding of the recommended procedures, their purpose and expected outputs. Prioritizing
environmental compliance and establishing the necessary framework for carrying this forward
presented real challenges in the face of an escalating outbreak, the need to treat the infected,
ensure essential services, preserve stability and prevent further outbreaks.
A total of 12 sites were visited, including eight Ebola Treatment Centres and four WFP Logistics
Bases. The assessments’ recommendations targeted solid waste and wastewater generated
during the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) emergency response activities.
Fit-for-purpose strategies were established to effectively implement the SOPs:

• addressing key gaps (e.g. the appointment of an Environmental Engineer/Officer in each country,
to improve UNMEER visibility and to perform a coordination role with all the UN Agencies &
Organizations);
• assessing the implications of solid waste management and the associated equipment (e.g.
installation of an incinerator at each EVD treatment centre was recommended as the best option
After: Burning of EVD waste materials in skip at Red for managing waste materials in the affected countries);
Zone (a restricted zone within the ETC beyond which • recommending ad-hoc solutions/treatment for wastewater management and disposal, and
full PPE is mandatory)
• recommending early planning for liquidation, decommissioning and restoration of EVD treatment
centres (including logistics hubs and bases) to their original state.
Before: EVD waste burning pit (no lining or

covering) 1. 2.
Various challenging environmental

issues that require restoration at end of
the EVD outbreak
1. A typical EVD treatment
2. WFP storage facility at a greenfield site
3. Burning of waste materials from EVD related

3. activities
After: Destruction of EVD waste by incineration
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UNMEER
Design & Planning Support
Ms. Paola de Mauro and Mr Danilo Convertini were assigned

from 12 November to 10 December 2014 to support the
establishment of the UNMEER HQ at Adzoyo House.
This required the preparation of the engineering master plan,

layouts, space allocation planning, ground landscaping and the
complete set-up of the SRSG residence.
UNMEER HQ at Adzoyo House UNMEER Offices
In addition, tender documents were prepared and technical evaluations conducted for the establishment of contracts for the provision of goods and
services, including site supervision and final certification.
The contracts included:

• Upgrade of the electrical system (review and streamlining of the entire electrical system to upgrade the electrical and air conditioning systems to
international standards, replacing the air conditioner refrigerant with a low environmentally impacting gas and integrating a diesel generator for automatic
backup) with back office support from Matteo Morelli,
• Installation of a CCTV system,
• Installation of gazebos,
• Installation of a gutter system on the terrace,
• Installation of security bars for the finance office doors and windows,
• Installation of soundproof partitions,
• Installation of signal boards,
• Installation of flag poles
The TDY period was characterized by very challenging tasks and bound by very tight deadlines, which were overcome by working in close cooperation with
the DMS and the Procurement Office. It was a real race against time, finally marked by the timely award and implementation of all the contracts!
1. From left: Ms. Jennifer Boggs (Deputy

DMS), Mr. Anthony Banbury (then UNMEER
SRSG & Head of Mission), Ms. Paola De
Mauro (ESDC), Mr. Udai Gurung
(Procurement), Mr. Danilo Convertini
(ESDC)
2. Flag Poles
1. 2. 3.
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Diverse On-ground Mission Support

Where: United Nations Regional Office for Central
Africa (UNOCA); Libreville, Gabon
When: 19 January – 21 February 2015
Why: Relocation of Mission HQ from Cite de la Démocratie to one of two new
office buildings within a compound in the Ngor neighbourhood of Libreville.
Who: Andres Gomez-Jimenez, Architect, in close collaboration with Matteo
Morelli (ESDC) for the electrical components of the assignment
What:
• A comprehensive relocation plan was prepared
• Space analysis and space allocation proposals for both UNOCA and the
UNCT Resident Coordinator
• Draft engineering budget for 2016/17 for facilities and infrastructure
• Complete SoW for the move and reinstallation of a 40kVA generator and
automatic transfer switch
• SoW for elevator maintenance
New UNOCA HQ
Where: United Nations Office for West Africa

(UNOWA); Dakar, Senegal
When: 7 – 19 December 2014
Why: Requirement for prefab installation for office expansion to
accommodate UNOWA, Cameroon/Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC)
and Office of the Special Envoy for Sahel (OSES)
Who: Francesco Corrado, Civil Engineer
What:
• Mission expansion plan
• All documentation to tender the prefab installation and commissioning
• Technical documentation for waterproofing works on the fourth floor
terrace of the UNOWA compound
• Technical documentation for the removal of asbestos structures and
provision & installation of new polycarbonate ones
• Development of a new layout for the UNOWA Conference Room and
Cafeteria
• Renovation works for the office of the Special Envoy Study of new cafeteria at UNOWA Compound
Where: United Nations Truce Supervision

Organization (UNTSO); Jerusalem, Isreal
When: 30 November – 6 December 2014
Why: Independent technical assessment of offers received for a bidding
exercise for the Conceptual Design, Supervision and Final Certification of the
UNTSO HQ for Building Stabilization and Rehabilitation Works for Seismic
Activities.
UNTSO HQ is housed in the Government House premises in Jerusalem,
which are in need of reconstruction, rehabilitation/restoration and
preservation.
Who: Giovanni Ferraro, Civil Engineer
From left: Mr. Pedro Collier, Mr. Osama Hamdan, Mr. Giovanni Ferraro, Mr. Peter
Bugod
UNTSO Mission HQ, Jerusalem
What:
• Analyzed the type and extent of the building damages
• Examined the structural/geotechnical analysis reports provided by
UNTSO
• Evaluated the bidding proposals and drafted an independent
technical evaluation report and matrix, which agreed with UNTSO
Engineering Unit’s conclusions
c Made recommendations to support the LCC case presentation
UNTSO HQ Jerusalem, Israel
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MISSION SUPPORT
Where: United Nations Military Observer Group in India and
Pakistan (UNMOGIP); Islamabad, Pakistan
When: 26 September – 4 October 2014
Why: Global assessment of the Mission HQ that presently consists of prefabs. Due to
the poor condition of the prefabs and the shortage of storage room, working spaces
have become constrained.
Who: Matteo Morelli, Electrical Engineer in close collaboration with Pushkar Baidya
(UNMOGIP)
What:
• Comprehensive site survey on the basis of which a complete master plan was
proposed for the upgrade of the whole compound to hardwall facilities
• The master plan included designs of all the buildings (2-storey HQ, accommodation,
new clinic and cafeteria and a multipurpose recreational facility) with an estimated
project cost of US$2.2M Mr. Matteo Morelli (third from left) with Mr. Nester Odaga-Jalomayo, CMS
(second from left), Pedro Burgos, Chief CITS (fifth from left), Pushkar
• Space allocation plans Baidya, Chief GS (sixth from left), and more staff from UNMOGIP
Proposed Master Plan 3D View Proposed HQ building Proposed Multipurpose Building
Where: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in

Mali (MINUSMA); Bamako, Mali
When: 26 May – 12 July 2014
Why: To support the immediate need to develop bidding packages for the construction of seven military camps
in the regions of Mali. The initial assignment was for 3 x 200 person camps (Goundam, Ber & Gossi); 3 x 400
person camps (Ansongo, Menaka, Aguelhoc) and 1 x 600 person camp at Lere, to be delivered within four
weeks.
Who: Jacquelyn Amoko, Civil Engineer in close collaboration with Hicham Madkouri (MINUSMA)
What:
• 2 x 200 (Ber & Gossi), 3 x 400 (Aguelhoc, Goundam & Menaka) and 2 x 600 (Lere & Ansongo) person camp 400 person camp concept
concepts were alternatively developed
• Detailed costing scenarios and bills of quantities across 12 engineering modules from Modularization
allowed for easy adjustments to compile cost estimates for the vertical and horizontal works required for the
seven camps
• Bidding documentation, including SoW complete with detailed drawings, TEC and BoQ, were submitted for
each camp
• Support towards the development and space allocation of the planned MINUSMA Log Base
• Logistics support planning – summaries of UNOE for each of the seven camps and the on-going Super
Camp construction was developed, highlighting deficiencies to focus resourcing priorities
• Well information analysis was carried out with recommendations made for treatment
600 person camp concept
Where: United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA); Dakar,

Senegal
When: 16 April – 1 May 2014
Why: Urgent requirement to replace the backup diesel generators, which were until then leased
from the landlord, to cope with the anticipated additional requirements from the planned
collocation with UNESCO.
Who: Matteo Morelli, Electrical Engineer
What:
• Detailed analysis of the electrical loads which established that the already available, smaller
capacity generators would be sufficient to back up the entire facility.
• Development of the required tender documents to have the two generators installed and
commissioned
• Resulted in a cost savings of US$150,000
• Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the electrical system of the HQ and recommended
modifications to the peripheral electrical panels to meet the new needs
• Assessment of the cafeteria for refurbishment
• Recommended and designed a PV system on the cafeteria roof to meet the cafeteria’s energy UNOWA Headquarters
needs
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Modularization - The Next Chapter The Engineering Modules for 50, 100, 200 and 1000
person Camps
After five demanding years, the engineering design component of Modularization, one of
the original pillars of the Global Field Support Strategy (GFSS), now under Supply Chain
Management, was completed ahead of schedule. The purpose of modularization remains
The engineering modules that have been prepared as
to build field facilities from a range of individual basic modules, however in addition, we have
been reminded in the GFSS Review (June 2015) that, “Strategy should focus on service packages complete with technical specifications,
performance rather than projects”. drawings and BoQs, include the following:
• Security - perimeter installations (ditch and berm,
Modules are pre-kitted assemblies of standardized components designed to provide a T-wall, fence, gabions); access points (gates, boom
functional capability (e.g. security, accommodation, power generation, etc.). A combination gates); shelters (ammunition storage, guard hut, weapon
of these modules packaged together and delivered by an Enabling Capability, results in a storage); specialized security shelter (safe haven using
Service Package which forms a functional element of a mission’s infrastructure. modified 20’ ISO sea containers) and watch towers.
The modularized approach is mission-focused, seeking to deliver solutions that meet • Water Supply - well drilling, water treatment, storage,
mission-specific field deployment requirements. The necessary flexibility is built into each
distribution network and a recycling network to re-use
module’s design and composition to allow for adaptation and adjustment to situations on the
ground. treated effluent from the wastewater treatment plant for
toilet flushing.
The ESDC Design Team also completed the concept layouts of the Airbase and Logistics • Wastewater - sewerage system (sewers and
Base for which they similarly created all the relative engineering modules, including manholes) and wastewater treatment.
technical specifications, bill of quantities, time frame and technical drawings. • Solid Waste - technical specifications for shredders,
balers/compactors, incinerators to support self-sustained
waste management.
All the above Service Packages are accessible at our online • Energy Supply - three alternative configurations based
Engineering Database embedded in our Modularization page on different fuel consumptions. Standard scenario (diesel
http://esdc.dfs.un.org.
generators, 100% fuel dependency); Mixed scenario
(diesel generators, photovoltaic plant and battery, 50%
Alternatively let us know and we will be happy to send you a
CD. fuel dependency) and Optimized scenario (diesel
generators, photovoltaic plant and battery, 20% fuel
dependency) guaranteeing the flexibility to improve from
the standard scenario up to the optimized.
• Ablution/Laundry - different type of prefabricated
True Innovation - Medium Voltage for the 1000 person camp units.
• Catering - prefabricated kitchen and dining facilities.
• Accommodation - single, three & six module prefabs.
• Workshop - containerized workshop for servicing of
generators, equipment and vehicles.
• Warehouse - soft skin structure with high wind support
package.
• Infrastructure - details for concrete/gravel roads and
walkways, helipads, stormwater drainage.
• Medical - prefabricated buildings (Level I or Level II
hospitals as required).
A medium voltage generator
• Recreation/Welfare - an external dedicated area and
The modularized design for the 1000 person camp energy module took matters a step prefabricated buildings for gym, lounge, television,
further and includes a parallel design adopting Medium Voltage (MV) distribution. We asked sports equipment.
ourselves why missions may be reluctant to consider MV; is it because MV
▪ requires more expertise for installation since it includes a whole set of additional
equipment (automated protections, transformers, etc.)? In a number of countries a special
licence is needed to work on MV systems.
▪ requires trained personnel for operation, in which case training of UN staff becomes a crucial requirement?
▪ involves additional safety measures to be taken due to the higher voltage level (signals, safety distances from MV equipment, physical separation of MV
and LV circuits etc.)?
All of the above can be resolved through training to realize the potential range of benefits from the MV variant; some of these include:
▪ Concentration of power generation into one powerhouse, restricting the smoke and noise generating points to areas where they are of relatively no
disturbance;
▪ Significant O&M cost reduction of the MV system in comparison with the low voltage system (reduced number of generators 2x2500kVA with the MV
distribution vs. 6x750kVA with the LV distribution);
▪ Increase in security (only one powerhouse to be periodically refueled/cleaned);
▪ Direct cost reduction of ~18% due to fewer generators and much smaller cable sections;
▪ Indirect costs reduction due to savings in excavation and subsequently on backfilling and overall installation.
ESDC has put forth the proposal for a Systems Contract to include MV cabins, cables, switches, transformers and ancillary equipment to cover potential
needs; these with MV generators, that could be obtained through local procurement, could be installed in a UN mission in the near future.
Should you be interested in querying how this can benefit your operations, contact ESDC at esdc@un.org
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Steering with PRINCE2

Over the past year ESDC has been directly engaged in furthering the setup of Brindisi and Valencia as Global Service Centres.
Time to Shine - UNGSC/UNLB, Brindisi

Effective 1 September 2014, UNGSC Director appointed a Project Management Team (PMT) for the execution of the “Turnkey project for the design,
supply, installation and commissioning of a Solar Farm at UNGSC/UNLB”. Mr. Suresh Ramadurgakar (Chair of the PMT), Mr. Francesco Corrado (Project
Manager) and Mr. Matteo Morelli (Member) form the Project Management Unit (PMU) in ESDC.
The project driver lay in the need for the Data Centre to increase its power redundancy and to add a source of power that could cover a reasonable portion
of the daily electrical load due to the strategic importance of operations conducted and the need for 24/7 power supply.
At the same time the project supports the UN “Greening the Blue” initiative. Its realization
allows the pursuit of major organizational goals such as the reduction of operating costs
(€120,000 will be saved annually with a direct positive impact on the UNLB fiscal
budget), the reduction of harmful, global warming emissions and the increase in the
availability of power for strategic applications. In addition to these there is the positive
impact from the UN adoption of sustainable technology.
The PV panels will be installed on top of metal frames which will provide a covered
parking area of approximately 3500m2 at the Satellite Compound (space for 200+ cars).
The total expected annual production is approximately 680MWh. The project was
implemented in two phases; phase I for the supply of the PV panels and inverters and
phase II for their installation.
Phase I is currently complete (US$242k), 300Wp polycrystalline PV panels by Suntech

and 17000TL Sunny Tripower inverters by SMA have been purchased. The panels
ensure high module conversion efficiency, excellent weak light performance, positive
tolerance and can withstand harsh environments. The inverters are economical, secure,
flexible and simple to use. Phase II is underway with Procurement; at the same time
permissions are being sought with both the Italian Air Force (ItAF) and the local
authorities. The estimated project completion date is June 2016. The UNGSC Solar Farm Concept-layout (top left), 3D view (top right) and
proposed elevation (bottom)
A New Look - UNGSC/UNSB, Valencia

The United Nations Support Base in Valencia is approximately 40,500m2, with three main existing buildings OF1 (Offices), OF2 (Offices) and DC (Data
Center) and seven minor buildings (access pavilion, warehouse, garbage room, control cabin, gardening pumps and implements room, energy centre,
including section centre and power generators, and subscriber electric station). As UNSB-V continues to expand there arose the need to accommodate
new staff.
Mr. Francesco Corrado, supported the preparation of the tendering documentation and
subsequently the project management for the two related projects in response to this
need:
1. “Consultancy Services for the preparation of the executive design and Scope of Works
for a New Office Building (OF3)”
2. “Turnkey project for the design, supply, construction, installation and commissioning of
a Prefabricated Office Building”
OF3, designed to host office and training functions, will be a multi floor construction,
composed of a basement, ground floor and first floor and includes rooftop accessibility by
an external staircase. The shape of OF3 will be circular to match the shape of the existing
buildings OF1, OF2 & DC.
External rendering of new OF3 at UNSB-Valencia
The estimated project cost is €5M and possible sources of

funding are under consideration.
The second project was for the construction and

commissioning of a two level prefabricated office building, with
a total surface of approximately 310m2, accommodating
almost 70 staff. The implementation of the project, valued at
approximately €209,000, started on 19 January 2015 and was
completed by 15 June 2015. The building has since been
occupied.
OF3 interior perspective
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Technical Clearance - The Stats

It’s almost three years since the transfer of functions from UNHQ to UNGSC, including technical clearance for projects for Local Procurement Authority,
engineering budget reviews and the review of Ex Post Facto (EPF) cases. Since November 2012 ESDC/UNGSC have processed 146 technical clearances,
supported 112 budget reviews and advised on 6 EPF cases. In this article we highlight global engineering trends and observations in procurement and
mandate implementation approaches as derived from the cases submitted for technical clearance between the 12/13 and 14/15 fiscal years.
Year-on-year there has been an increase in the number of projects requiring technical clearance by an average of 60% i.e. engineering projects
with core requirements exceeding US$1M, or with special requirements exceeding US$0.5M, or special cases where the mission prefers to opt out of using
available systems contracts or available stocks and reserves.
It is further observed that not only did the number of cases increase, but there is also a significant rise in the total contract value between 13/14 and
14/15; this value more than doubled (see Trends in Total Value of Technical Clearances).
There is a 50/50 split in engineering needs requiring technical clearance, in terms of number, between single purchase and multiple year contracts (see
Comparison of Contracting Options). Analysis shows that another similar trend exists; the total annual value of both single purchase and multiple year
contracts committed by engineering sections across missions increased by and average of 116% between 12/13 and 14/15 (see Trend in Contract Values).
The aggregate value of these contracts since November 2012 across missions are shown in the graph below.
Quite predictably, analyzing the nature and content of the

requirements for technical clearance reveals that the highest
proportion is presented by construction and refurbishment (~36%)
followed by building materials, energy and facilities management
(~16% each).
The revision of the technical clearance SOP is being finalized and will be promulgated via fax in the near future. We remind you that Sharepoint is an
up-to-date valuable resource providing access to all technically cleared projects and more. In addition the ESDC Technical Review Team is available to
support any requests; send any queries to esdc@un.org
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Expanding the Global Catalogue

A consequence of the completion of the Modularization Programme, and lessons learnt, has been What you will find in the
the identification and drafting of new Global Systems Contracts to overcome supply and/or proposed contracts:
commodity challenges faced by field missions.
Systems Contract for Supply of Electrical
Following the design of the electrical and plumbing modules for the 100, 200 and 1000 person Materials
camps, ESDC/Design Unit identified, in detail, all materials and accessories; from the
▪ Medium voltage equipment
smallest/simplest to the most complex equipment and components. This has now formed the basis
for the development of the bidding documentation to establish two completely new Systems ▪ MV/LV cast resin transformers
Contracts, for plumbing and electrical materials. ▪ Cables and cable ducts
▪ PVC trunking systems
Packages have been divided into sub-packages related to each type of equipment (cables, pipes, ▪ LV switchgear and switchboards
cableways, etc.) so that in the future every mission will have the option to buy the complete set for ▪ Lighting poles and fixtures
the realization of an entire modularized camp or just a single sub-package, as needed. The SoRs ▪ Normal and emergency lights
are currently under review by Procurement Division/NY.
▪ Internal sockets
▪ HVAC units
Fostering Rapid Deployment - Accommodation Solutions Systems Contract for Supply of Plumbing
“DFS recognizes that identifying a broader range of options for troop, police and civilian
Materials
accommodation, will facilitate more rapidly deployable and sustainable solutions in line with
operational mandates.” (Member States Workshop Report, October 2014) ▪ Water meters
▪ Potable water pipes and fittings
The Accommodation Solutions Member States workshop, whose participants included ▪ Wastewater drainage pipes
representatives from Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ireland, Netherlands, Greece, Zambia, Senegal,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, MINUSMA, MINUSCA, MONUSCO and UNHQ, was hosted by UNGSC in
Brindisi. The major conclusion drawn indicated a preference for tented and prefabricated
structures.
A working group was thereafter established; their terms of reference included the exploration of new solutions and technologies to meet the organization’s
evolving demands and identifying suitable accommodation solutions to include expeditionary, rapidly deployable and sustainable solutions, to augment the
current DFS accommodation solutions.
The task was put to ESDC to conduct research to identify fit-for-purpose solutions that are to be reinforced with Global Systems Contracts. Three different
types of requirements were identified: trailer-mounted toilets/laundries, modification kits for 20’ ISO sea containers and expandable shelters.
Incorporating lessons learnt, the newly proposed modification kits solution provides more flexibility in the space allocation, guaranteeing different
configurations between two containers or even among multiple containers, by introduction of a modular cantilever mezzanine and different kit typologies
that allow for more advanced assemblies when compared to the previous Systems Contract. On the other hand, the expandable shelters will allow for rapid
operability together with a variable staff accommodation capacity ranging from 15, at its smallest deployable configuration (32m²), to a maximum of 40, at
its largest (90m²). All the packages are under final review.
Configuration B (Kit 1) - Accommodation with Bathroom Module

Modular Cantilever Mezzanine - Suitable for all Kits
Configuration C (Kit 3A) - Accommodation Right Installation

Accommodation + Kitchnette Module + Bathroom modul;e + Internal Door module
!
n touch ESDC invites teams to share their experience with
ep i expeditionary equipment especially from a
Ke functionality, suitability and durability perspective.
Write us at esdc@un.org
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ESDC Products
THE SHAREPOINT ENGINEERING DATABASE -
NEW CONTENT
ESDC continues to keep this resource up-to-date with new content and
features and we invite you to browse them. Highlights of what is new are
covered in this article.
We currently have more than 300 authorized users, including specialists

beyond the engineering and architecture fields. This is testament to
Sharepoint’s continued relevance, value and structure.
There have been regular uploads of new ESDC designs, technically cleared
projects and reference material, which provide very useful guidance and
information for starting project documentation for missions. Some of the
recent technically cleared projetcs, which have been uploaded, are:
1. Buildings Stabilization and Rehabilitation Works for Seismic Activities at
UNTSO HQ
2. Provision of Cleaning and Ground Maintenance Services - ONUCI
3. Rehabilitation of the paved runway in GAO - MINUSMA
4. Athony Aerodrome Development Project - UNISFA
ESDC would like to solicit users’ opinions on how to improve the platform, to
address any shortage of data in specific fields, or any other way to facilitate
the informal communication within the engineering community, e.g. replacing
the blog with a chat.
Please let us know your thoughts. If you are not a registered user, The Modularization page
request for access at: esdc@un.org or treveri@un.org.
Access Sharepoint at: http://esdc.dfs.un.org
Quick Access to Modularization

The Modularization page focuses on the pre-defined service packages (50, 200, 1000 person camps, airbase and logistics base) and is also categorized
by module (security, water supply, energy, etc.). A Tools tab is also included, allowing access to the Camp Costing Suite (read the Camp Costing Suite
article for more info).
Access the Modularization page at: http://esdc.dfs.un.org/Modularization/Tools/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Pursuing Environmental Compliance

The Environmental Compliance Unit (ECU) page shares the vision of this recently created unit at UNGSC, “providing direction and structure to achieve
environmental management requirements, to comply with the Environment Policy and environmental obligations and ensuring that environmental
management processes are integrated across DPKO/DFS Missions.”
The page lists ECU Services (compliance monitoring, environmental management systems, environmental assessment) and approximately 100
supporting documents (forms, procedures, guidance, policies, manuals, etc.). The approved UNGSC Environmental Action Plan for 15/16 was recently
uploaded and is a great place to start. Access the ECU page at: http://esdc.dfs.un.org/EnvironmentalComplianceUnit/default.aspx
At a Glance - The ECU Document Management System
Code Document type Purpose of Document

ECU 0000 - ECU 0999 Checklists/Forms/ EMS specific. Detailed description of use will be provided in
Templates UNLB EMS Manual.
ECU 1000 - ECU 1999 Checklists/Forms/ For Baseline survey, assessment, initial review, etc. designed
Templates for various kind of facility
ECU 2000 - ECU 2999 Procedures/SOPs SOPs for operational control & procedures for various
environmental activities
ECU 3000 - ECU 3999 Codes/Standards Relevant laws, codes and standards used to support missions
environmental and waste management activities
ECU 4000 - ECU 4999 UNLB reports Reports related to UNGSC (Brindisi & Valencia) environmental
issues
ECU 5000 - ECU 5999 Spare Spare
ECU 6000 - ECU 6999 EMS related Records relating to EMS implementation
ECU 7000 - ECU 7999 Missions Specific Reports from field missions on environmental and waste
ECU 8000 - ECU 8999 Missions Specific management initiatives
ECU 9000 - ECU 9999 Spare Spare
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ESDC PRODUCTS
The Camp Costing Suite – New Release

The design, planning and budgeting of new camps is very critical when you need to meet essential requirements and work under tight deadlines. Most
importantly, due to ever increasing budget constraints, reasonable cost estimates are major determinants when senior managers have to make important
decisions. These challenges were the driver for the development of one of the first design tools made available to missions; the Camp Costing Template.
In light of lessons learnt, the ESDC Design Team has upgraded the previous version of the template to a more sophisticated and standardized, but still
customizable, tool to analyze and obtain logical estimates of camp costs irrespective of the layouts and/or configurations. The current suite has been
designed to include all recent updates from Modularization for the different layouts (50, 100, 200 & 1000 person camps, Airbase and Logistic Bases).
Testing was carried out and the team is currently working on a more user-friendly interface to allow users to create a quick camp composition based on
their specific situations. A new Costing Template sheet was created for each camp so that users can modify a camp simply by selecting modules and
sub-modules, or by adding new ones that are not included by default. Further, the Navigator View enables users to explore utilities and design tools, the
costing templates for each camp, the price list and the materials list.
It should be noted that all data is completely customizable, from the unit price up to the correction factors related to material and manpower costs, in order
to simultaneously obtain the relevant costs reflecting mission-specific particulars.
CAMPS COSTING SUITE
Contact us!
All associated information, such as bill of quantities and material lists, is available in other linked
sheets. We invite you to test the template for yourself; the latest copy can be accessed at
http://esdc.dfs.un.org/Modularization/Tools/Forms/AllItems.aspx
or send your request to esdc@un.org
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ESDC in Partnership with PPDB

A new partnership has been established between
ESDC and the Knowledge Management & What is the Peacekeeping Policy & Practice
Guidance Team (KMGT), a shared DPKO-DFS Database?
resource in the Policy, Evaluation and Training
The Policy & Practice Database (PPDB) is an online library that
Division. They are responsible for providing
provides user-friendly access to best practices, lessons and
knowledge management and guidance support
guidance that peacekeepers can apply to improve the efficiency
services, including the management of the Policy & and effectiveness of peacekeeping activities.
Practice Database (PPDB). Created in 2006, the PPDB contains over 3200 guidance and
best practices documents. Topics include policing, military
Considering the potential benefits to users from access to both databases, it was planning, rule of law, DDR, security sector reform, elections,
agreed to add a reciprocal link connecting the ESDC Engineering Database to the transitions, integrated operations, field personnel, human
PPDB and vice versa. resources, environment and sustainability, logistics, transport
and information management.
Furthermore, the Knowledge Management & Guidance Team has recently There are approximately 500 guidance documents from
redesigned the Peacekeeping Resource Hub headquarters as well as over 800 End of Assignment Reports
(http://research.un.org/en/peacekeeping-community) in partnership with the UN Dag and 250 After Action Reviews that capture vital lessons from
colleagues both in the field and at headquarters.
Hammarskjold Digital Library. This hub is designed to serve as the primary resource
for Member States, Peacekeeping Training Institutes and partners on all
peacekeeping related issues. It serves as a repository for all official DPKO and DFS training and guidance materials and provides links to other related UN
documents and resources. It also offers links to realtime twits and updates in the United Nations peacekeeping world. Peacekeeping training materials are publicly
available but guidance materials are available within a password-protected page.
http://esdc.dfs.un.org
http://ppdb.un.org/Nav%20Pages/PolicyFramework_Default.aspx
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NEW AT ESDC
Welcoming New Staff
Mr. Kingsley Urum has over 20 years frontline and managerial experience cutting across the oil & gas, nuclear, process plant,
water, environmental and waste management consultancy sectors in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Kingsley is a Chartered
member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management. He’s also a
senior member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers since 1999, a prestigious holder of Eur Ing, an international
professional qualification for Engineers administered by the European Federation of National Engineering Associations, and a
registered Process Engineer with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. His academic qualifications include a BEng
(Chemical Engineering), an MSc (Chemical Engineering), a Masters in Engineering Management (Chemical Engineering) and a PhD
(Chemical Engineering). He joined UNGSC/ESDC in April 2014 as Environmental Engineer, with the main mandate to address UNGSC specific
environmental issues and to support the design and development of the global field support strategy modularization programme, as well as to provide
operational support to field missions. Kingsley’s experience in process engineering design, research, land remediation and environmental & waste
management broadens the range of skills within the ESDC team.
Mr. Amos Kwame Baah has nineteen years of experience as a civil engineer in multiple project roles. He has over nine years
of project management experience in civil and environmental services projects, managing over 20 projects for Federal clients
including the Department of Defense clients such as the US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) and the
US Navy Engineering Field Activity Northeast (EFANE) with cumulative project value greater than US$10 million. During this time he
was also a civil engineering technical liaison on 72 projects between city engineers and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for 8 clients to repair ruptured sewer and stormwater lines, water distribution pipe networks and treatment systems
and transportation infrastructure damaged by flooding from heavy rainfall, landslides and slope failures totaling US$5.7 million for
on-time completion and within budget in Southern California. In 2005, he was president of a civil engineering consultant firm for site development and
construction activities, involving introduction of cost effective low-impact development ex-filtration system alternative to sand filter vaults that have been
implemented in several projects designed by Baah Engineering and Environmental Solutions. He also has extensive experience in the design of low-impact
development (LID) facilities for construction of stormwater management facilities. Mr. Baah joined DPKO in March 2012 with UNAMID, as a civil engineer
and subsequently joined ESDC in June 2014, where he is mainly working within the Technical Review Team, even though he has been already involved in
different field missions activities (MINUSCA, UNMISS).
Mr. Alessandro De Castro graduated in Civil Engineering, with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering in 2002 at the
Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Since 2003 he has been working as a freelance engineer involved in the construction and renovation of
many residential and public buildings, with specific competencies in executive architectural design, executive structural and system
design. He has also worked as site safety coordinator in different workplaces for public entities and private clients, as well as assisting
in the design of photovoltaic systems in the industrial field. He joined UNGSC for the first time in October 2013, as a consultant for
ESDC. At the time he was responsible for the preparation of scope of works, bills of quantities, design (architectural, structural,
systems, safety) and drafting in Autocad and Revit for various camps for UN missions, as well as to support the Modularization team.
After a short break, he rejoined ESDC in November 2014 and is mainly supporting the planning and design team.
Fare Thee Well

Having worked for eight months with Mr. Abhinav Wakhloo honoured ESDC with his hard work
ESDC, from November 2013 to June and dedication for more than four years, from July 2010 up to
2014, Mr. Rinzin Wangchuk left October 2014, during which time he also acted as OiC for two
UNGSC for a new assignment with years. He led a number of important projects like the
UNHQ/NY and is presently assigned Modularization Programme, which in itself is a major contribution
to UNAMA (Afghanistan). towards ESDC’s achievements. Abhinav left UNGSC for UNSOA
(Nairobi), where he is currently Chief of the Innovation, Planning
and Design Unit.
Ms. Paola De Mauro is one of the longest ESDC also recognizes Mr. Dal Bahadur
standing members of ESDC; she was one of the Akheli Chhetri who joined the team in April
first members of the team at its inception in October 2015 and returned to UNSOA after a
2007. Up until November 2014 she supported many two-month period. Dal has more than 20 years
UN missions on the ground and is therefore of experience in the field of civil engineering,
probably a familiar face. She left ESDC for a new both in Nepal and in several UN field missions
appointment as Programme Assistant in the office (East Timor, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
of the Chief Logistics Service/UNGSC. Chad, Kenya and Somalia). While with us he
supported the technical review team.
ESDC thanks each and every one for their partnership, for their contribution to the team and its activities and for being an
integral part of the ESDC culture. We wish them all the best of luck for their future endeavours.
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Capacity Building - Development throughTraining

ESDC demonstratesits commitment to all-round staff training and development to meet the continued need for the
reprofiling of UNGSC in line with the GFSS vision of the Secretary General (A/69/733/Rev.1).
Lead Environmental Auditor Course (March & May 2015)

ESDC Environmental Compliance Unit staff, Mr. Kingsley Urum and Mr. Carlo Perrucci, recently completed the BSI IEMA
ISO14001 Lead Environmental Auditor Course. This five day course provides an understanding of how to audit or assess
the effectiveness of environmental management, the applicable environmental aspects and the role of Lead
Environmental auditors. This kind of training is addressed to environmentalists conducting 1st (e.g. field mission), 2nd (e.g.
suppliers and contractors) and 3rd (e.g. certification of a process) party environmental management audits, providing
knowledge and understanding, combined with the appropriate experience, required to acquire competence in this field. For
this purpose, beyond the traditional theoretical approach, participants’ auditing skills have been further consolidated through
interactive sessions, role playing and workshops using real life case studies.
ESDC aims to spearhead the maintenance of environmental engineering standards across the organization; ensuring that the environmental best practices
are properly followed.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (April 2015)
Participants at the wastewater treatment plant training
A second global Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) training was hosted by MONUSCO in Goma. The 29 participants hailed from UNMISS, UNAMID,
ONUCI, MINUSTAH, UNISFA, MINUSMA, MINUSCA and MONUSCO itself. Mr. Olatunji Ayeni from ES/LSD and Ms. Jacquelyn Amoko from
ESDC/UNGSC were in attendance as well. The training was facilitated by a team of four staff from Peak International, which is the supplier under the
Systems Contract currently in place PD/C0239/10.
The group of participants represented a mix of notably experienced members on the one hand and novices on the other, with the result that several
teaching groups with everyone contributing from their experience were created. Focus was placed on operation and maintenance issues causing less than
an optimum plant performance, as well as on wastewater quality sampling and measurement. A number of recommendations for improvements were also
made to the manufacturer who was happy to take them into consideration.
The training provided an opportune moment to discuss wastewater management issues with the team that deals with them on a day-to-day basis.
Attendees had the chance to meet in person and discuss different wastewater infrastructure concepts (soakpits, grease traps), wastewater management
acceptance criteria and audit issues.
A key aspect of success for this training was to enable the team to feel empowered to handle wastewater management beyond the day-to-day operation
of wastewater treatment plants. To this end further information was shared concerning all the manuals and systems contracts available to support the
teams. Reference was also made to ablutions, water and wastewater pumps and drinking water treatment systems as well as all the extended spares and
support contracts that cover previous water (PD/C0103/12), wastewater (PD/C0130/12), and ablution (PD/C0227/11) systems contracts.
PRINCE2 (February 2015)

Four more ESDC staff members, Mr. Suresh Ramadurgakar, Mr. Giovanni Ferraro, Mr. Amos Kwame Baah and Mr. Matteo Morelli, have obtained the
PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner international certification for Project Management, after attending a one-week full time course held at the Conference
and Learning Center in UNGSC, Brindisi.
PRINCE2 is a process-based method for effective Project Management, extensively used in the private sector worldwide. Thanks to the knowledge
acquired during the course ESDC staff have been trained to have a greater control of resources and are better equipped to effectively run projects and
manage risks.
Information Exchange Seminar (December 2014)

Mr. Christian Henze attended a seminar organized by the Military Engineering Centre of Excellence (MILENG COE). The annual Information Exchange
Seminar (IES 2014), took place in Ingolstadt (Germany) and presented an opportunity to discuss “Military Engineering Support to Disaster Relief”. The IES
2014 seminar aided the exchange information between non-military and military organizations involved in Disaster Relief Operations (DRO) enabling them
to better understand the contributions of different actors, share national and international experiences and approaches, as well as identify areas for
improvement and standardization.
The key aspects highlighted to ensure a proper workflow in such situations are dialogue and concrete support, which must be primarily focused on
infrastructure repair to support logistical movements and indirect support through the provision of logistical transportation and heavy lift capabilities. In this
light skilled engineering support in the field becomes crucial to identify critical issues and propose alternative and fast solutions.
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CAPACITY BUILDING
Drinking Water Treatment Systems (October 2014)

Drinking water treatment is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect of engineering in the
field and more staff with this specific expertise is frequently sought. UNGSC chose to host The Systems Contract
a training session, facilitated by Euromec, related to the water treatment systems available PD/C0046/11
under global Systems Contract PD/C0046/11. Participants included staff from MINUSTAH,
MINUSCA and UNIFIL, as well as two engineers from ESDC, Mr. Amos Baah and Mr.
The Systems Contract currently in place
Matteo Morelli. The training introduced the Module I and II systems and the different provides Grundfos pumps, which are
configurations that can be adopted based on a needs assessment. reputed to be very reliable, even in our
The sessions also provided hands-on training opportunities related to installation inherently harsh mission environments.
procedures, commissioning, maintenance, trouble-shooting, conservation procedures and
dismantling of the systems. The training engaged all participants in simulated field More specifically it includes electric/solar
conditions, starting from the selection of the appropriate system, depending on requirement surface water pumps, automatic booster
and field conditions, up to the resolution of problems arising out of field constraints. sets, diesel operated pumps (fully
Participants also had the chance to ask questions about their experiences and unique assembled and skid mounted with control
conditions in the field concerning the effective operation of the plant. panel, pressure vessel, connections and
accessories), electric/solar submersible
Water and Wastewater Pumps (May 2014) pumps, and submersible sewage pumps.
To initiate the new global Systems Contract PD/C0178/13
for the supply of field water and wastewater pumps by The surface water and the submersible
Euromec S.r.l., a kick-off training session, organized in pumps are supplied complete with control
Milan, was attended by two ESDC staff, Ms. Jacquelyn panels. Specific technical support for the
Amoko and Mr. Matteo Morelli. solar assessment is included to verify
system components based on each specific
geographical location.
A fully assembled skid-mounted
automatic booster set
As with all systems contracts, spare parts,
The training covered many topics concerning the design accessories and technical support are
and operation of the supplied pumps, from dimensioning guaranteed for any type of pumps supplied.
of the whole system to the manual operations that need to All you need to do is assess your
be executed to replace broken parts or perform regular requirements and then ask.
maintenance.
Missions are encouraged, if they need support, to refer to
ESDC for any queries related to this contract and/or for
design or verification of their water supply and wastewater
systems. Here is a short introduction of SSAFE course
High efficiency 250W solar panels http://www.unssc.org/home/video/safe-secure-a
and accessories for use with electric
surface and summersible pumps
pproaches-field-environments-ssafe
SSAFE (April 2014)

The Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE)
programme has been adopted to support safety and security of UN
staff in the face of increasing attacks in risky environments. One of
the tasks of ESDC is on-ground support to UN missions; having
well trained personnel is crucial to face any kind of emergency.
ESDC staff members Mr. Abhinav Wakhloo, Mr. Francesco
Corrado, Mr. Giovanni Ferraro and Ms. Paola De Mauro, attended
and successfully completed the SSAFE training program
organized by UNGSC/UNLB Conference and Learning Center and
delivered by the Security Section.
Trainees had the chance to closely examine several key topics
such as the UN Security Management System, country
background, history and culture, personal security, radio
communications, weapons awareness, travel, convoy and vehicle
security, hostage survival, incident management (basic lifesaving)
and field-based exercises. During classroom sessions, participants
ESDC staff, Mr. Giovanni Ferraro, Ms. Paola De Mauro, Mr. Francesco Corrado and Mr. Abhinav
Wakhloo (left to right)
were asked to contribute actively and during the practical field day, the trainers simulated real situations based on the cases studied in the classroom.
The field-based exercises consisted of a sequence of different scenarios or “vignettes” simulating real situations that UN staff may encounter while fulfilling
their duties and tasks in any volatile and unstable area of the world.
At the end of the course, the ESDC staff achieved a higher level of awareness of possible risks and suitable solutions in response to security challenges.
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CAPACITY BUILDING
The UN Requisitioner Training Program (October 2014 – June 2015)

UNGSC Logistics Service Training organized the second year of the accredited UN
Requisitioner Training Program, delivered by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
(CIPS UK). The first year was ran as a pilot with lessons learnt adopted in the second year e.g.
the introduction of a CIPS consolidated program course book. The programme included 12
participants from UNSOA, UNIFIL, UNMISS and UNGSC. Ms. Pamela Treveri, ESDC staff
member, participated in this eight month program, to enhance her skills as UN Requisitioner.
The course has enabled her to increase her awareness of requisitioners’ roles and
responsibilities and improved her requisitioning knowledge and skills through the entire
acquisition process, from pre-contract-award activities (development of technical specifications, development of technical evaluation criteria, technical
evaluation of bidders’ proposals) to post-contract award activities (monitoring and managing contractors’ performance, addressing contract management
issues). The topics were presented in accordance with industry standards and UN best-practices and also in compliance with the UN Procurement
Manual.
The next course starts in October 2015 (see the Logistics Service training Calendar 2015/2016 or send an email to UNGSC-LSTraining@dfs.un.org)
Residential workshop participants, 11 - 15 May 2015, Brindisi,

UN Requisitioner Training Programme:
Italy
CIPS program course book discussion forum
LOGISTICS SERVICE TRAINING CALENDAR 2015 -2016

PROGRAMME/DISTANCE STUDY & WORKSHOP
UN REQUISITIONER TRAINING PROGRAMME

Target Audience: All Requisitioners, Contract Managers, Staff involved in the development of SOW & SOR, Tender Technical Evaluation and Vendor
Performance Evaluation Staff
Location: UNGSC - Brindisi for final workshop (An 8 months distance learning programme with a one week workshop at the UNGSC and final exam)
Dates: Distance learning starts Oct. 2015
Cost per person: $ 5,000
The CIPS Programme

This CIPS programme is organized as a blended learning, combining distance learning, online tutor-led webinars and a residential workshop:
• Distance learning, based on three modules:

- Module 1: Development of Statement of Requirements (SoR), Statement of Work (SoW), Terms of Reference (ToR);
- Module 2: Development of technical evaluation criteria and evaluations of bidders technical proposals during the procurement tendering
process;
- Module 3: Contract monitoring/management and appraisal of vendors’ performance.
• Three online webinars: led by the programme trainer and focused on the topics covered in the three modules;
• Pre- and post-webinar practice exercises;
• UN web-based Programme Discussion Forum, designed to facilitate exchange of information, sharing of experiences, interaction with the trainer on
course-related issues and access to additional course readings;
• Written examinations for each of the three modules, consisting of:
- Written assignments based on a UN SoW sample;
- Written assignments on the Procurement Manual;
• A five-day residential tutor-led training workshop at UNGSC/UNLB, aimed at engaging the participants in learning-by-doing activities, in preparation
for the final examination;
• Final written assignment/examination, covering all the programme topics.
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Outlook
Wastewater Management Verification Visits
At the start of 2015 ESDC/UNGSC initiated an assessment of wastewater management
facilities with focus on seven (plus one) critical missions. It was decided to split the eight
missions into two phases to align with the financial cycle. Phase I was planned for ONUCI,
UNISFA, UNSOA and MONUSCO and Phase II for MINUSTAH, UNMISS, UNAMID and
UNMIL. These verification visits have involved a team of two from ESDC: Kingsley Urum,
who brings Environmental Engineering to ESDC’s scope of expertise, and Jacquelyn
Amoko, our water and sanitation specialist.
A tried and tested method has been established; prior to a verification visit, a
mission-nominated focal point is requested to complete a pair of forms describing
wastewater management infrastructure in use at each camp. Four critical determinants are An exemplary wastewater
used in three categories corresponding to a traffic light system; allowing for easy treatment facility in Mogadishu
identification of a camp’s status. When in the field, the methodology adopted then literally Top left: a series of wastewater
aims to find ‘evidence that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth’ of each mission’s treatment plants
wastewater management report. Top right: the O&M Team in PPE
Bottom right: treated wastewater
effluent use for dust suppression
To-date the assessments in ONUCI, UNISFA and UNSOA have been completed and the
findings are comparable:
• Wastewater infrastructure is lacking in many instances, posing a risk to the health

and wellbeing of UN personnel as well as to surrounding communities and host
country environments;
• Waste disposal sites are unsuitable for the purpose;
• Resourcing and training are critical gaps.
The added value of the environmental assessment to each Mission resulted in

recommendations to improve mission environmental action plans. Poor waste
management remains a major concern especially since UN labelled waste is
indiscriminately discarded in unsuitable locations.
Left: Peak International septic tank and lift station model installation in Goma
Right: A beautiful “Water is Life” mural on the Peak International Module III
The Way Forward

ESDC worked with the teams on the ground to recommend and agree site-specific wastewater management solutions which included new/refurbished
infrastructure works (in some cases requiring a complete overhaul), explaining information related to Systems Contracts, sharing various technical details,
recommending out-of-the box solutions like TDY assignments, among others.
Environmental engineering recommendations highlighted the areas having the most detrimental impact on the mission’s immediate surroundings – waste
incineration, improved handling of assets, proper installations for gensets, waste segregation and tree planting were at the top of the list.
The upside to these assessments has been the opportunity it has provided for ESDC to engage with engineering counterparts in the field and to discuss
and simultaneously support other challenges like the liquidation support to ONUCI and the water quality support to UNISFA. These assessed needs better
equip GSC to ensure that focus is placed on global support matters that are at the heart of day-to-day field mission challenges.
It is apparent that although missions have some shortfalls, a significant degree of support is still required from the strategic leadership at the DFS/DPKO
level – mission resource requirements for wastewater management are not commensurate with the outputs prescribed. Justification for these resources
could be supported at a strategic level so that emphasis is put on this continuously challenging area.
DFS’ Greening Initiative 2020/50 – An Interview with Amos

In February this year the ASG, Anthony Banbury, announced DFS’ Greening Initiative
2020/50, i.e. the goal is to have 50% of the electricity for field mission operations
produced from renewable energy sources by 2020 (UNHQ-LSD-Fax-1-2015-3536).
A feasibility study was conducted in February 2015 by a team of two engineers; Mr.
Amos Kwame Baah (ESDC/UNGSC) and Mr. Gonzalo De Murga (SGITT/UNSB-V) to
evaluate the implementation of a renewable energy source to operate the Data Center
and telecommunication equipment in UNMISS. Here is an interview with Amos that will
highlight the motivation and outcome of the study.
Q: How did the team conduct the study?
The team liaised with the Renewable Energy Unit of UNMISS and designed a solar
photovoltaic-diesel hybrid system using the power requirements of the data center as
well as the required redundancy allowances for stable operational power supply. Survey Team: Amos Kwame Baah (right), Gonzalo De Murga (middle)
and Fernando Gryzbowski, Environmental Engineer in UNMISS (left)
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OUTLOOK
Q: Why UNMISS and what do you expect to accomplish with the study?
In response to the DFS Greening Initiative, UNMISS initiated this feasibility study.
UNMISS depends solely on generators for the mission’s power requirements. The harsh
environment with high temperatures, exceeding 35◦C, and the absence of a commercial
power grid result in air conditioning being a significant contributor to the power
requirements. Fluctuations in the power demand contributes to severe and frequent
voltage variations that destroy sensitive electrical equipment in the Mission. The
designed renewable energy source will modulate and respond to these fluctuations and
preserve the sensitive equipment as well as guarantee uninterrupted power supply to the
mission’s data center. The estimated cost for this solution to provide continuous reliable
Parking Area for Potential Solar Panel Installation
power to the data center is US$700,000.
Q: Were there any additional benefits realized by the study?

During the site survey, the team identified additional potential applications of the renewable energy system that will present peripheral benefits as well.
Installation of solar panels on the roofs of prefabricated offices and accommodations will provide much needed insulation to the buildings and thus reduce
the amount of cooling required to create a comfortable working environment. In addition, one of the applications to install solar panels over a parking area
will create shade for the parked UN vehicles thus reducing exposure of the vehicles to direct sunlight and consequently contributing to the extension of the
vehicles’ life.
Q: What is the way forward?

The team has initiated electronic surveys to gather information from other missions in support of the implementation of the DFS Greening Initiative
2020/50. ESDC/UNGSC will play a very active role in providing technical expertise (on ground and remotely) to all missions to provide a total solution
concept.
UNMISS expressed great enthusiasm towards the application of the solar energy system throughout the Mission, as inferred from a discussion with the
OiC DMS, Mr. Christopher Fathers.
The Environmental Compliance Unit

The Environmental Compliance Unit (ECU/ESDC/UNGSC) was established based on General Assembly
resolution A/67/722, with the main mandate “...to address UNLB specific environmental engineering
issues and be actively involved in designs and development of the global field support strategy
modularization programme, as well as operational support to field missions. ...to liaise with the United
Nations Country Teams using their expertise on environment, as well as with the national and local
authorities to improve better environmental management related to mission’s activities but also to
surrounding communities”.
An Interview with Kingsley, Environmental Engineer

Kingsley Urum, a qualified environmental engineer, leads the ECU at ESDC and is supported by Mr. Carlo
Perrucci. He tells us about this new Unit and the role they play.
Mr. Kingsley Urum, Environmental Engineer
Q: Can you explain in detail the role of ECU in support of UNGSC?

ECU environmental engineering support services are primarily aimed at benchmarking UNGSC environmental activities (identifying needs, priority
interventions, mitigation measures, designs for recommended works, promoting activities consistent with environmental improvement and
coordinating/following-up such actions to ensure effective and timely implementation), developing and implementing an approved Environmental Action
Plan for UNGSC and reviewing all aspects of the technical clearance cases relating to environmental compliance.
Q: What about global support?

On a global operational level, ECU services are focused on ensuring the incorporation of environmental engineering improvements and sustainable design
in support of field missions. Our support also extends to UNHQ in assessing current compliance of field missions with the UN DPKO/DFS Environmental
Policy, drafting guidelines and related actions to improve compliance as applicable. ECU works in close collaboration and partnership with environmental
counterparts in LSD/UNHQ on a range of environmental issues and initiatives.
Q: Are ECU activities limited to remote support?

No, one of our tasks includes undertaking site-specific assessments to develop Environmental Action Plans (EAPs) to guide the implementation of
environmental policies and recommendations. Subsequently we work with field missions, both remotely and on-ground, to develop and implement their
EAPs.
Q: What are ECU future focus areas?

Our future areas of study are: compliance monitoring, computation of carbon footprint, implementation of ISO14001 environmental management system,
environmental assessment survey, environmental engineering & technology, waste management improvement and continuous implementation of the ECU
document management system.
For more information, visit the ECU web page embedded in the ESDC Engineering Database at http://esdc.dfs.un.org.
Access requests can be sent to esdc@un.org or environmental@un.org
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