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Brindisi, Italy The tests were conducted on five
 Ballistic Test Exercise esdc@un.org different prototypes, in particular two
Ballistic Test
prototypes configuration 1.1, one
4 MODULARIZATION
 Modularization Workshop at
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prototypes 2. The division into five
UNHQ groups allowed for easy set-up of the
 MWG- New Chairperson Ballistic Test Exercise construction activity in the firing range.
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 Support to OROLSI projects
Giovanni Ferraro
5 NEW TECHNOLOGIES
 Atmospheric Water Generators
 and Evaporative Coolers
6 MISSION SUPPORT
 RSC re-construction Plan
 UNSMIL, Lybia
 UNSOA
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9 WORKSHOPS
 Green Military, Brussels
 Facility Managers Conference,
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Geneva
10 TRAINING
 Prince 2 Certification
 Autodesk Revit Architecture,
Brindisi UNGSC
 Waste Water Treatment Plant
Prototype 1.2 explosion
Training, Monrovia UNMIL
 Waste Management Training,
The D-days finally arrived and the tests ESDC planned the logistics activities in
Brindisi UNGSC were done! order to accomplish and prepare 70% of
12 WHAT’S NEW AT ESDC After several coordination meetings the works/materials in GSC. The
 Visitors at ESDC between ESDC and the Italian Army, prototypes were built in Brindisi in
 Transfer of function from LSD to the date for tests was fixed for 14th and order to study the standard operational
UNGSC 15th of May 2012. procedure, train the team involved in
 New partnership construction and at the test site, and to
 ESDC staffing update Five prototypes have to be set up in the optimize the design of the work
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dismantled after the test due to other manpower, materials, equipment and
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 Prototype 1 – Configuration 1.1
Prototype 1 – Configuration 1.2
Prototype 2
The preparation stage in GSC took
place from January 2012 up to March
2012. It involved a group of personnel
including Mission Support Team
members under ESDC supervision and
coordination. The team prepared
around 10.000 sand bags filled with 160
cubic meters of sand. These bags were
stacked on wooden pallets forming
„sand bag clusters‟. Around 650 sand
bag clusters were used. Each cluster
consisted of five layers of sand bags
wrapped together with plastic film.
Each cluster weighed around 1.000 kg.
Using sand bags clusters was the
solution to facilitate quick loading of
the container using a forklift. A
preliminary layer for design
configuration was created on which
additional layers of sand bags could be
stacked.
All the materials were prepared and
loaded into 26 containers in order to
respect the transportation limit on the
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Handbook with SOP
road of 12 tonnes per container.
ESDC prepared a handbook with the
SoP for the installation of prototypes for
ballistic testing based on the data
collected during the preparation stage at
GSC. On a parallel note, ESDC
coordinated external contractors for the
shipment of containers, rental of MHE-
15 tonne capacity 4x4 fork lift, and for
the disposal of containers and sandbags.
The convoy to the firing range was
composed of 28 containers
In addition there was a 5 KVA
generator, a Manitou heavy equipment
forklift and a telescopic fork-lift of 3
tonne capacity.
The team was composed of eight
members, in particular six MST staff
(Mr. Carlo Pignatelli, Mr. Francesco
Longo, Mr. Giancarlo Lanzillotti, Mr.
Gianluca Marrazzo, Mr. Enzo Conte,
and Mr. Maurizio Sanasi) under the
supervision of ESDC with Mr. Giovanni
Ferraro as team leader and Mr. Carlo
Perrucci as logistic assistant.
Prototypes installed in the Nettuno firing range
Perrucci as logistic assistant.
A video consultant was hired to
document all the activities and to
produce videos accordingly.
MST team in Nettuno firing range after the esplosion of prototype 2
The mobilization from GSC took place
on Wednesday 9th of May 2012. ESDC
team did the preliminary survey of the
dedicated area in the firing range on the
same day along with the Italian Army
representatives to establish/identify a
suitable location to position prototypes.
The set-up stage followed on Thursday
10th of May and was completed on
Saturday morning. The first tests were
conducted on Monday 14th May on two
identical samples of prototype 1
configuration 1.1, and on one samle of
prototype 1 configuration 1.2.
The samples of prototype 1
configuration 1.1 were tested for:
- Category A (small/medium caliber
projectiles) level 5 (automatic cannon),
using caliber 25 mm with two series of
three shots.
- Category B (small/medium caliber
projectiles) level 4 (anti-tank, shaped
charge) using a “RPG-7”;
The tests passed with full satisfaction.
The aluminum witness plates located
inside the protected containers both on
the side surface and on the floor
remained intact without any damage.
In particular, for the Category A
exercise, the bullets were found at the
beginning of the second protection
cluster, ranging from around 70 to 138
cm from the container surface. The test
proved that such structure is secure, safe
and resistant to the following weapons:
5.56mm - 7.62 ball (range 30m); 5.56-
7.62mm AP (range 30m); 7.62mm AP
WC (range 30m); 12.7mm-14.5 AP
(Range 200m); 30mm APDS (range
500m);
Prototype 1 - Configuration 1.1 for test category A level 5
For the Category B test, the bullets were
found in the middle of the second
protection cluster. The test proved that
the structure is resistant to the following
weapons: 40mm rifle grenade;
Prototype 1 - Configuration 1.1 for test category B
anti-personnel thermobaric charge under
2.5 kg, conventional; antitank shaped
charge; RPG-7.
The prototype 1 configuration 1.2 was
tested for the Category C (near miss
situation) (battlefield rockets, artillery
and mortars) at level 5 (155mm
artillery, 122mm rocket), with a
controlled static detonation at a distance
of 1.50m from the protected containers
(level 1 & 2).
Sandbags were arranged around the
container to improve the detonation
cone in the prototype direction. The test
witnesses (wall and floor ones) were
not damaged during the explosion. The
tests passed with full satisfaction.
The container‟s side clearly showed the
blast wave without any damage to the
structure or sandbag reinforcement.
The test proved that the structure resists
the following weapons: hand grenade,
60mm mortar, 82mm mortar, 107mm
rocket, 120mm mortar, 122mm rocket,
155mm artillery.
On the 15th of May, prototype 2 was
tested for Category D (battlefield
rockets, artillery and mortars) with
static detonation. To simulate the post-
explosion effect, a hole was created on
the ceiling of the upper container and
the explosive was placed inside the
container on top of the sandbag
protective layer. The detonation power
was calibrated accordingly.
The test witness was not damaged
during the explosion. The tests passed
with full satisfaction.
Prototype 1 - Configuration 1.2 for test category C level 5
The test proved that the structure resists
the following weapons: hand grenade,
60mm mortar, 82mm mortar, 107mm
mortar, 120mm mortar.
Prototype 2 - test category D
All the tests conducted passed with full
satisfaction. Italian Army has provided
UN with the ballistic report describing
the activities and the results.
MST staff dismantled all the prototypes
and cleaned the firing range. All the
activities ended on 18th of May.
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Modularization
Abhinav Wakhlo, Giovanni Ferraro,
Peter Benicsak (SPC)
Modularization Workshop at
UNHQ
In the framework of GFSS to implement
the Modularization Pillar, ESDC is
continuing its efforts to move the
project forward. Development of
designs was followed by development
of the scope of works for enabling
capacities to build a 200 Man camp. For
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this purpose, a workshop was organized
at UNHQ where a team of specialists
was assembled to draft the SOWs. The
workshop chaired by Mr Xavier
Devaulx de Chambord consisted of
representatives from UNGSC, DFS
(SME), PD, UNDSS and UNEP. The
eight week long workshop was divided
into four phases with an objective to
finalize the number of design packages
and corresponding SOWs to be
produced. On 30th Jan 2012, Phase 1 of
the workshop commenced. The two
week long Phase 1 focused on the
review of the conceptual design and the
related project documentation. UNGSC,
represented by Abhinav Wakhloo and
Giovanni Ferraro, provided a detailed
briefing to the working group. The
working group discussed and
deliberated on various aspects of the
designs, methodology, environmental
aspects, security issues and the
procurement strategy on procuring the
enabling capacities required. The
various modifications recommended by
the working group were incorporated
and ESDC presented the revised
drawings to the group. Phase 1 was
declared successful and the workshop
was all set to move into Phase 2.
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Modularization Working
Group- New Project Manager
On 16th May 2012, Mr. Martin Peace,
Chief Logistic Services, UNGSC was
appointed Modularization Project
Manager and Chairperson of the
Modularization Working Group
(MWG). Mr. Peace brings a wealth of
administrative and technical knowledge
to the Programme.
The MWG consists of representatives
from UNGSC, LSD, ICTD, DSS, FPD,
FBFD, ORLSI and DPKO. The working
group was previously led by Mr. Xavier
Devaulx de Chambord who is currently
heading the GFSS. Mr. Peace has more
than 25 years of logistical and
engineering experience in the private
sector and with the United Nations. He
served in UN Field Missions, at the War
Crimes Tribunal and at the UN
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Mr. Martin Peace, Chief Logistics Service, UNGSC
Headquarters in New York and has been
engaged with the Modularization
Programme since its inception.
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Support to SPC/
Projects
On 31st January 2011, an SPC-ESDC
working group was established. The
group is continuing to develop standard
designs for ORLSI. ESDC has
developed designs for a 200 Man FPU
camp, a 100 Man and a 30 Man Police
Station. Furthermore, ESDC is in
process of developing designs for a
Containerized Mobile Police Station
and Training Centre for 250 students.
Containeraized Mobile police station option 1
ESDC, as requested by SPC, is in
process of developing a web based
design catalogue. The catalogue will
have 52 design modules wherein the
field missions will have the flexibility to
pick and choose the designs they would
like to implement based on their
requirements.
SPC and ESDC of the UNLB-GSC have
embarked on a partnership, working
closely to create a portfolio of the most
needed types of modular, standardized
projects to quickly enhance the capacity
of police and other law enforcing
agencies. This working group was
established on 31st January 2011 and
has already visualized the standardized
designs for the 200 Man Modular FPU
camp and the 100 Man County Police
Stations. Presently the working group
members are engaged in the subsequent
step of this project which emphasizes
the basic or single modules making up
whole components (co-location office,
police station, police training centre,
etc). Within a short period of time, these
individual capsule modules can be
linked and added up easily to make a
combined/complete structure as per the
demand of field missions (mainly, but
not exclusively police components).
OROLSI
After completion of the project any
fieldstations, living/office
accommodations, training centers,
detention facilities, armory, command
Containeraized Mobile police station option 2
and control center etc., based on their
mandated requirements, in a plug and
play method, within the shortest
possible time and within reasonable
costs. This new partnership is working
closely, developing innovative ideas and
easy to use designs, and identifying
other required equipment for smooth
functioning of law enforcement
agencies.
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New Technologies
Atmospheric Water
Generators (AWG) and
Evaporative Coolers
Pamela Treveri
ESDC is currently working on the
development of new SORs for the
provision of equipment such as
Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs)
and Evaporation Coolers, which it
believes may be of interest and utility in
mission environments. The AWGs are
able to produce potable and safe
drinking water from the air water
content. One of the most common
technologies is “cooling condensation”,
in which AWGs operate in a manner
very similar to that of a dehumidifier:
air is passed over a cooled coil causing
water to condense. The rate of water
production depends on the ambient
temperature, humidity, the volume of air
passing over the coil, and the machine's
capacity to cool the coil. These systems
reduce air temperature, which in turn
reduces the air's capacity to carry water
vapor. In cooling condensation type
atmospheric water generator, a following projects:
compressor circulates refrigerant
through a condenser and then an
evaporator coil that cools the air
surrounding it. This lowers the air
temperature to its dew point, causing
water to condense. A controlled-speed
fan pushes filtered air over the coil. The
resulting water is then passed into a
holding tank with a purification and
filtration system to keep the water pure.
AWGs become more effective as
relative humidity and air temperature
increase. As a rule of thumb, cooling
condensation AWGs do not work
efficiently when the temperature falls
below 18.3°C (65°F) or the relative
humidity drops below 30%.
Example of cooling condensation process
As mentioned above, another interesting
equipment is the Evaporative Cooler
which cools air through the evaporation
of water. Evaporative Coolers are used
for climate control of small to large
facilities. The technology is based on
the natural principle of using water to
regulate the temperature and refresh the
air. The system creates a comfortable
indoor climate with optimal
combination of temperature and
humidity. Evaporative Coolers are
designed for multiple and flexible
usages. They can be free standing, wall
or ceiling mounted or on wheels for
maximum flexibility. The evaporative
cooling design also makes it possible to
use the units in a semi closed or open
environment with good cooling effect.
Evaporative cooler: example of working process
Theoretical principle: Evaporative
cooling is an adiabatic process at
constant enthalpy. It utilizes the
exchange of energy between water and
air; the energy needed to make the water
evaporate is taken from the air, thus
reducing the air temperature. How it
works: The evaporative coolers use
evaporative cooling pads as media.
A system of water distribution and a
pump keep the pad continuously wet.
Inside the machine a large axial fan
pulls the air from the outside through
the pad. When it passes through the pad
the air is saturated with water and gets
cooled. The cool air is then forced by
the fan into the premises.
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Mission Supprt
RSC Entebee Project
Re-construction Plan
Paola De Mauro
As already mentioned in the last
newsletter, the United Nations has a
strong requirement for transferring,
absorbing and integrating back-office
functions from the missions in the
newly established Regional Service
Centre in Entebbe. This is in order to
establish synergies, increase efficiency,
implement business continuity and
reduce operational costs for all field
missions in the region: mainly BNUB,
MONUSCO, UNMISS, UNAMID,
UNISFA, BINUCA and UNSOA. Last
year ESDC provided support for the
development of the initial Capital
Master Plan (CMP), defining all its four
phases (1. Security, 2. Absorption, 3.
Normalization, 4. Scalability) and
related timelines. Support has also been
provided by developing complete
design packages, evaluating tender
documents and supporting the RSCE in
obtaining final HCC approval for the
1. Continuous Reinforced Concrete
Perimeter Wall (T-Wall type) including
High Security Metal Boom Gates and
Access Gates;
2. Concrete Roads and Parking
including marking;
3. Perimeter Fence with continuous
reinforced concrete beam (High
Security) including Gates and Boom
Gates.
In light of the completion of the above
mentioned projects Ms. Paola De Mauro
has been deployed on TDY for a 5 week
period upon the request from
MONUSCO DMS, Mr. Paul Buades, to
provide support as Project Manager.
A proper handover has been done
marking the official closure of these 3
projects belonging to phase 1.
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In addition to these activities ESDC, in
the person of Paola De Mauro, is also
assisting in the process of reviewing the
CMP in close cooperation/coordination
with RSCE Director, Mr. David
Penklins, Chief Planning and Control,
Mr. Robert Kirkwood, CES
MONUSCO Kinshasa, Mr. Peter
Leskovsky, OIC CESB, Mr. Yury
Cherep and Chief ES Entebbe, Mr.
Suresh Ramadurgakar.
Major assignments currently are as
follows:
• Review the current CMP in relation to
sequence of implementation of different
components and re-align the sequence
within possible limits if needed to
Works implementation during phase 1
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bridge the components in most efficient
and cost effective manner, thus
eliminating the need for duplication of
activities.
• Modify the discrepancies/changes in
the approved CMP and prepare the final
copy with details of approval and
acceptance.
• Define a method for relocating
existing structures per CMP planned
phases.
• Review the already prepared design
packages for security enhancements.
• Review works/additions of Parking
and Perimeter wall, advise on vehicles
traffic flows.
• Advise on the proposed U-turn plan of
traffic access to ESB Parking.
This new partnership is working
closely, developing innovative ideas and
easy to use designs, and identifying
other required equipment for smooth
functioning of law enforcement
agencies. 4 Storey Building for offices, made with modified ISO 20‟ sea-
cons, to accommodate approx 250 staff
Furthermore, in light of the urgent need
to temporarily accommodate 250
coming staff, 4 alternative options are ****
under development for presentation to
UNSMIL, Lybia
the Steering Committee, along with a
comprehensive costs, pros and cons Abhinav Wakhloo, Pamela Treveri
comparison analysis:
1. Office space rental (fully furnished “…The United Nations Support Mission
and equipped) in the Base vicinity in Libya (UNSMIL) is a United Nations
2. Hotel rental advanced mission in Libya, in the
3. Converting of Transit Camp aftermath of the 2011 Libyan civil war.
4. Sea-Containers Building UNSMIL is a political mission led by
the Department of Political Affairs. It
aims to help the National Transitional
Council rebuild the State of Law and
other institutions.”
In September 2011 the Security Council
approved the deployment of a small
number of UN staff in Libya. As part of
the GFSS (Global Field Support
Strategy), UNGSC was required to
provide the back office and logistic
support to UNSMIL from Brindisi.
During the initial start up phase of the
Mission, UNGSC supported UNSMIL
by sending the Mission Support Teams
(MST) which consisted of experts from
CITS, Engineering, Security, Movcon,
R&I, Supply and General
Administration. In addition, certain
UNSMIL staff were embedded within
UNGSC structure to provide back office
support from Brindisi in the field of

Tripoli, Libya 2011
Procurement, HR and Finance.
Engineering planning and
implementation support was provided
by ESDC.
An existing building complex,
previously used as ECA HQ (Economic
Commission for Africa), was selected as
the proposed Mission HQ for UNSMIL.
The site, measuring approx 13,500 sq.m
and covering an area around 6000 sq.m,
required considerable renovation. Till
such time as the Mission HQ will be
operational, UNSMIL staff have been
operating from their residential
apartments in the Palm city. In
September 2011, Christian Henze was
Mission HQ, UNSMIL (previously ECA HQ)
deployed to Tripoli to carry out an
engineering assessment as part of the
initial assessment team and later set the
ball in motion for commencement of
engineering works. This included
preparation of designs and SOWs for
solicitation of potential contractors to
carry out the works.
In December 2011, Abhibnav Wakhloo
was deployed to Tripoli for a period of
two months relieving Christian Henze.
As head of Engineering Section,
Abhinav focused on preparation of
forecast of engineering budget
requirement for the first quarter of 2012,
resource mobilization strategy for short
term and long term, i.e. preparation of
proposed engineering staffing table,
recruitment of engineering staff (5 x
ICs, engineering assistants, facilities
management assistants and generator
mechanic), coordination with
Procurement for issuance of contracts
and follow up on engineering works at
ECA compound. In Jan 2012, Karl
Stroebl relieved Abhinav Wakhloo and
since has been leading the activities of
the engineering section as Chief
Engineer.
Engineering installation works at UNSMIL HQ, Tripoli
In addition to having ESDC staff
deployed on-ground, ESDC provided
engineering back office support as
design office from Brindisi. Over the
past six months, since the last
newsletter, a lot of effort has been spent
to enhance the
refurbishment/rehabilitation of the new
MHQ in Tripoli. There has been a close
cooperation between the technical
sections (Engineering Sections) and the
administrative sections (Procurement
Sections) at UNLB/GSC and UNSMIL,
in terms of meetings, regular VTCs, and
telephone-conferences in order to
streamline this “pioneer support project
Gensets installed at UNSMIL HQ, Tripoli
concept”.
ESDC provided assistance from both
sides, meaning on the ground
supporting the engineering operations
with Mr. Karl Stroebl and from
UNLB/GSC offices by developing new
SORs, evaluating bidders‟ proposals,
upgrading previous SORs and Technical
Evaluation criteria for bidding exercises
with Ms. Paola De Mauro and Ms.
Pamela Treveri. Currently Mr. Karl
Stroebl, former ESDC staff member,
after having been deployed on TDY for
3 months in Tripoli, is now running
UNSMIL Engineering Section as Chief.
ESDC is continuously providing
support in the field through the release
of another staff member, Mr. Danilo
Convertini. Mr Convertini is providing
assistance during the implementation
phase in which a lot of companies are
already working on the ground for
“Roof Repair”, “Ablution / Bathrooms /
Kitchenettes”, “Installation of HVAC”,
and “Installation of Fire
Extinguishers”.
Tripoli, Lybia 2012
Rehabilitation works in the
UNSMIL HQ in Tripoli, Libya
Karl Stroebl
At start up UNSMIL received an 8 year
old compound, the former African
Center in the Gurgi road, from the
authorities in Tripoli. As it is free of
rent UNSMIL decided to rehabilitate the
compound as headquarters for the
mission.
The compound consists of Building A
with app. 1300m2, Building B with
1500m2, a conference hall with app.
300m2, and Buildings D and E with
app. 600m2.
Further, the compound has two
guardhouses, a 2000m long perimeter
Roof repairs are ongoing.
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wall and app. 1000m2 paved and
3000m2 unpaved outdoor area.
Due to funding restrictions, the project
was initially divided into 30 contracts
which had to go through the
procurement process.
Ceramic tiles for the new toilets
The major works such as sanitary,
electrical upgrade, finishing works, roof
repairs and façade repairs are ongoing
now. Contracts for installation of the
Security gates, T-walls and pavement
have been awarded and the works will
start soon.
Contracts such as cleaning, gardening
and installation of solar panels are still
in the procurement process.
The planned completion of all works by
end of September 2012. Refurbishment
of an old used building presents
UNSMIL engineering with certain
challenges like:
• Hidden damages exist under the walls
and create additional works.
• There are neither as-built drawings nor
any new design for reference.
• The procurement process still is
ongoing.
Under these circumstances and the
funding limitations, engineering has to
respond to immediate needs.
Electrical works ongoing
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Finishing works for the tiled walls ongoing
• There is an urgent requriement to
complete the new HQ on time.
UNSMIL engineering is optimistic in
achieving this target.
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UNSOA, Mogadishu
Christian Henze
The United Nations Support Office for
AMISOM (UNSOA) is a field support
operation led by the United Nations
Department of Field Support (DFS).
UN Security Council Resolution 1863
(2009) provides UNSOA with a mandate
to deliver a logistics capacity support
package to AMISOM (African Union
Mission in Somalia) critical in
achieving its operational effectiveness
and in preparation for a possible UN
peacekeeping operation.
The logistics package consists of
equipment and mission support services
normally provided for a United Nations
peacekeeping operation of the same
size, and aims to assist AMISOM in its
mandate to support the transitional
governmental structures, implement a
national security plan, train the Somali
security forces, and to assist in creating
a secure environment for the delivery of
humanitarian aid.
The UN Security Council adopted
Resolution 2036 on 22 February 2012
authorizing AMISOM to increase its
uniformed troop levels from 12,000 to
17,731 and expand its area of operation
outside of Mogadishu to cover southern
Somalia.
To keep pace with the expanded
mandate for AMISOM, Resolution 2036
authorized an increase of the UNSOA
logistic support package to provide
AMISOM with the resources needed to
operate in areas outside of Mogadishu.
The extended UNSOA logistic support
package makes provisions for the
reimbursement of contingent owned
equipment, including enablers and
multipliers, which would be covered
from assessed contributions. Only
equipment deployed by the troop-
contributing countries and considered
owned by troop-contributing countries
would be reimbursed.
The Engineering Section in UNSOA is
providing comprehensive engineering
support to AMISOM and UNPOS
implementing all aspects of engineering
including Accommodation, Offices,
Power Supply, Water Supply, Waste
Management, Camp and Facilities
Management Services, Infrastructure
and Security Installations.
In this context, Christian Henze
supported UNSOA in February and
March 2012 on the ground with
planning and design of large military
camps in accordance with
modularization in Mogadishu and
New Facilities (UNPOS/UNSOA HQ) constructed in Mogadishu
Airport Base
Baidoa. The UNSOA Engineering team
has already achieved a lot, and many
contracts have been implemented over
the last year.
The Key Operational Concept is that the
majority of all works are outsourced
(UN engineering staff only for UN Core
Functions). This results in ES consisting
of very limited numbers of Engineering
staff to support a large mission of
17,700+ troops/personnel.
 Workshops
Christian Henze in Mogadishu
Green Military, Brussels
Abhinav Wakhloo
On 19th and 20th June 2012, as part of
the European Commission‟s EU
Sustainable Energy Week, The
European Defense Agency organized
Military Green 2012 Conference,
Exhibition and Demonstration at the
Christian Henze in Mogadishu Royal Military Academy in Brussels.
Currently, ES is operating from three
duty stations: Nairobi (Int. 7 / Nat. 6
staff), Mombasa (Int. 1 / Nat. 5 staff)
and Mogadishu (Int. 11 / Nat. 0 staff).
and ensures that all planning, design and
implementation are in full compliance
with the Global Field Support Strategy
(GFSS) on the implementation of the
Military Green Conference Brussels
Modularization Concept since July
2010. This cross-functional and flexible The Military Green 2012 event
Engineering workforce management is consisted of a Conference combined
resulting in a very effective and with an Exhibition and Technology
efficient execution of workloads at the Demonstration. Day one was dedicated
various duty stations. Furthermore, ES to high level discussions amongst
is leading the UNSOA/UNPOS IPSAS decision makers on three themes- (a)
implementation for the Real Estate EU Energy and Environmental Policy
Reports, (since March 2012) and Beyond 2020 and its Implementation (b)
implementation of UMOJA (pilot Impact on Defense and Crisis
project of the “construction under Management and (c) Complying with
progress” module). Policy While Enhancing Capabilities.
After Christian successfully
accomplished his mission in UNSOA,
he proceeded straight to the Chief
Engineer Conference in New York
together with the UNSOA Chief
Engineer, Mr. Herbert Pechek, where
the implementation of the GFSS
modularization has been an important
part of the agenda.
As most of the planning and design is
classified, there is unfortunately not
much we can show in this newsletter or Ivan Blazevic (UNEP) and Abhinav Wakhloo (UNGSC) at
Military Green Conference in Brussels
place into our engineering share-point.
Day two was dedicated to a Technical
Conference wherein technical experts
shared their views and experience on (a)
The role of technology in the future of
defense and crises management, (b)
New business models for stimulating
entrepreneurship and introducing new
systems and technologies (c) Human
behavior and its effects on energy and
environment (d) Demonstration of
implementation of new technologies
The first SSSM has been finalized – Indoor works are still ongoing and (e) Recently fielded systems and
technologies.
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Facilitiy Managers Conference,
Geneva
Christian Henze
The League of Nations handed over its
properties and assets to the United
Nations Organization, the Palais des
Nations being one of its jewels. While
the headquarters of the new
Organization has since been established
in New York, the European Office of the
United Nations was created in the
Palais des Nations, becoming the
United Nations Office at Geneva in
1966.
It constitutes a world centre for
diplomatic conferences and an
operational base for a great number of
activities in the economic and social
fields and continues to keep alive in
Geneva this ‘spirit’ which urged the
people in 1920 to choose the city as the
meeting place for nations.
Today, the extensive and diverse use,
coupled with the age of the buildings,
presents UNOG with a range of urgent
maintenance challenges to the upkeep of
the Palais des Nations. While
superficially the main building and its
annexes appear structurally sound, the
current state of the building undermines
the ability of UNOG to service Member
States and other users in an adequate,
safe and cost-effective manner.
Consequently, in 2007 the Director-
General had made the development of a
Strategic Heritage Plan for the Palais
des Nations a key priority.
In this context, Marina Dzunic and
Christian Henze represented UNGSC
and participated in the INFM-12 (Inter-
Agency Network of Facility Managers)
Conference from 09-11 May 2012
facilitated by the Overseas Property
Management Unit, FMS UNHQ.
Main topics discussed were
Benchmarking and KPIs, Property
Management and Space Utilization,
Strategic Capital Planning and Funding,
Improving Building Efficiency, Risk
Management, Procurement,
Sustainability and LEED Certification.
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Reunion of former MINUSTAH Engineering Section: from left
Lalith, Chandra, Pedro and Christian.
Also, during the conference a tour
through the palace was provided that
was very impressive.
Many famous figures known in the UN
Engineering World participated and
shared their knowledge in this event, in
total 76 participants from all over the
world. In particular, it was interesting
that four former MINUSTAH staff have
been there now in different roles
representing different duty stations
(UNIFIL, ESCAP, UNTSO and
UNGSC).
All participants agreed that this network
is very important and beneficial to the
organization and that these very
effective and successful conferences
have to be continued.
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Training
Prince 2 Certification
Abhinav Wakhloo
"Project Management is the planning,
delegating, monitoring and control of
all aspects of the project and the
motivation of those involved, to achieve
the project objectives within the
expected performance targets for time,
cost, quality, scope, benefits and
risks.".......... Prince2.
Prince2 is a structured Project
Management method based on
experience drawn from thousands of
projects and from the contributions of
countless project sponsors, project
managers, project teams, academics,
trainers and consultants. Prince2 is
extensively used in more than 150
countries around the world and its take-
up grows daily. It is widely considered
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as the leading method in project make a change to a Revit model (e.g.
management, with in excess of 20,000 you move the position of a door in
organizations already benefiting from plan), the software update the views
its pioneering and trusted approach. where the door appears - be it plan,
Prince2, a five day accredited course, is elevation, schedule, perspective, etc.
composed of two sessions, i.e. Prince2 Revit uses the same database to store
Foundation and Prince2 Practitioner. On the model and other (parametric)
successful completion of the written information about the model.
examination, the participant is a
certified Prince2 practitioner- a
certification which needs to be renewed
after 5 years.
In October 2011, Abhinav Wakhloo
successfully completed the course and is
a certified Prince2 Practitioner. ESDC,
with an aim to provide more efficient
and structured support to the field
missions, is in process of ensuring that
all the staff involved in supporting the
Field Missions are Prince 2 Autodesk Revit software
Autodesk Revit Software
practitioners.
So with a click of the mouse Revit can
**** produce a schedule of any building
componemt (e.g a door) automatically
from the model. If any component is
added or removed from the model, the
schedule instantly updates to reflect
these changes.
Giovanni Ferraro
ESDC is organizing a training course on
„Autodesk Revit 2012‟ in order to
improve skills in the
engineering/architectural field
developing design/drawings for
engineering projects. The course will be
accomplished in 40hrs and should be 3D section
completed by the end of September. 3D section
EMMECAD, a technical solutions and
managerial company, will lead us into The Revit environment allows users to
this useful training. manipulate whole buildings or
assemblies (in the project environment)
Autodesk Revit Architecture often
referred to as simply Revit is a Building or individual 3D shapes (in the family
editor environment). Modeling tools can
Information Modeling (BIM) software
developed by Autodesk. It allows the be used with pre-made solid objects or
imported geometric models. Revit and
user to design with both parametric 3D
modeling and 2D drafting elements. autoCAD are compatible with each
other. Revit drawings can be converted
Building Information Modeling is a
Computer Aided Design (CAD) into autodesk autocad drawing format ,
creating 2D elements such as lines
paradigm that employs intelligent 3D
objects to represent real physical which can be easily modified.
building components such as walls and
doors. In addition any design changes
are automatically updated in all views
and corresponding data base, obtaining
more coordinated processes and reliable
documentation. Ideas can be quickly
Rendering
conceptualized through 3D views and
fully rendered scenes. So when you Rendering
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Training, UNMIL, Monrovia
Carlo Perrucci
In February-March 2012 the
training/workshop regarding the new
waste water treatment plant under
System Contract PD/CO239/10 with
Peak International Trade was held in
Monrovia (Liberia).
Waste water treatment system
The Engineering Section in the
Department of Field Support (DFS) has
organized this training where emphasis
was more on practical approach instead
of the classroom based training. Thanks
to the cooperation between DFS and
UNMIL Engineering Section, a waste
water treatment plant was installed in
Monrovia Star Base. Peak
International‟s engineers introduced the
new waste water treatment plant to UN
field staff covering major topics such
as: process and plant design,
microbiology of waste water treatment,
operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting. Another matter taken
into consideration for trainees was
laboratory analysis of effluent samples
using basic test equipment supplied with
the plants. The capacities of each of
these plants can treat up to 20,000 liters
of sewage per day. All field missions
are required to manage waste water
propely before disposal as per
DPKO/DFS Environmental guidelines
to
safeguard the territory, people‟s heath
and water resources in nature. This
requirement is no easy challenge
especially for those field missions
located in arid zones. They need to
cope with water shortages by recycling
waste water in order to limit the use of
water reserves.
The water treatment plant is designed to
configure as stand alone, complete
system or complementary to an existing
septic tank. Analysis and chemical tests
are the most important part of the entire
system by which the operators who run
the plant can verify the quality
parameter from the outsource water.
The important tools supplied with the
plant to efficiently operate the system
are the portable laboratory consisting of
five instruments to measure pH, BOD,
DO, TSS and free chlorine.
24 participants, from 11 missions,
learned how to install, operate and
maintain the system.
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Waste Management Training,
UNGSC, Brindisi
Navin Tuladhar
ESDC organized a training course on
„Solid and Liquid Waste Management
for UN Peacekeeping Camps.‟ The
objective of the training was to
approach the green solution in waste
management for UN peacekeeping
camps focusing on the reduce, reuse
and recycle (3R) principle - „A step
ahead towards zero footprint camps.‟
The training was conducted by
instructors from ELISAS AMBIENTE
Consultancy Firm. The instructor team
consisted of a professional geologist and
an environmental engineer.
The course was divided into two
modules namely Solid waste
management and Liquid waste
management.
The first module, solid waste
management, started on 21st May, and
was concluded on 25th May, 2012. It
encompassed the management of
organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste
produced by human activity
emphasizing the military camp scenario.
Waste generated in camps can be
managed hygienically thereby lowering
the adverse effect on the environment
by use of proper incinerators, land fill,
burial pits, etc. Water, the very basic
need for life, should be recycled as far
as possible/practicable to reduce the
overuse of the limited resource
particularly in the UN field missions
where water is always scarce.
The liquid waste management course
took place on 28th May to 31st May,
2012 and focused on both grey and
black water management and recycling
via anaerobic and aerobic process. The
course covered the recycling of water
(especially grey water) by introducing
stabilizing ponds which biologically
treat water as it flows through a system
of anaerobic, facultative and maturation
ponds. Designs of septic system and bio
gas digester were discussed during the
training.
Depending on the nature of the waste it
can be beneficially used when applying
composting and waste-to-energy
technologies. Legal issues on the
disposal of waste water were also a part
of the training schedule. The course
offered a comprehensive view of waste
management from setup stage to
mature stage of the camp also taking
into account the emergency waste
management strategy during a crisis
period. Case studies were presented
along with other relevant technical data
from various researches to aid the
participants to materialize the
knowledge acquired.
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Whats new at ESDC
Visitors at ESDC
Abhinav Wakhloo
Sweeden Permanent Mission
Delegation
On 17th April, 2012, a delegation from
Swedish Permanent Mission visited
UNGSC/ UNLB. As part of the visit,
ESDC gave a presentation on its
Modularization project; a design of a
200 Man camp, and progress made thus
far. Day 2 involved detailed discussions
with the members of the delegation
wherein the delegation was briefed on
various other projects ESDC has been
undertaking.
MPAC Delegation
On 07 May 2012, a high level Military
and Police Advisor‟s Community
(MPAC) from UNHQ visited UNGSC/
UNLB. ESDC briefed the 25 member
delegation on the role of ESDC, various
projects being undertaken, support to
the field missions and modularization.
The delegation commended ESDC for
the presentation and their efforts made
to provide engineering support to the
field missions.
NAMSA Visit
Giovanni Ferraro
NAMSA representatives in visit at UNGSC
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On request from NAMSA (NATO
Maintenance Supply Agency), several
meetings and briefings were exchanged
between NAMSA and ESDC starting
the beginning of 2012. The briefings
focused on the modularization programs
in reference to the 200 Man camp
designs. The visits were critical as they
provided opportunity to share
information and experiences since
NAMSA operates in similar scenarios
and with similar challenges. ESDC
briefed NAMSA deligates on the main
design activities
and results achieved from field
experiences. ESDC also explained the
roles and mandates of GSC, organized a
tour of the base, and briefed NAMSA
on the Sections and ongoing operations.
NAMSA has been re-organized at the
Lisbon Summit held on 19-20 Nov 2010
where the Heads of State and
Government agreed to rationalize the
functions and programmes of the NATO
agencies and consolidate them in three
entities.
Mr. Joe Kenny with NAMSA representatives
As a result, and following a structured
transition process, the former in-service
support agencies – NAMSA (NATO
Maintenance Supply Agency), NAMA
(NATO Airlift Management Agency)
and CEPMA (Central Europe Pipeline
Management Agency) – have merged
into a single body, the new NATO
Support Agency, or "NSPA". The new
agency became operational on 1st July
2012 and its web pages are on line".
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Transfer of Functions from
LSD to UNGSC
On 07th June 2012, 5th Committee
approved the transfer of functions from
LSD to UNGSC. The transition of
functions will take place from
September 2012 to February 2013. With
this, ESDC will serve as first point of
contact for engineering issues in the
Field Missions.
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New Partnerships
ESDC and WFP Cooperation
Carlo Perrucci
During the month of June 2012 the
United Nations World Food
Programme, which manages the UN
Humanitarian Response Depot
(UNHRD) in Brindisi, expressed its
interest in working with ESDC. In this
regard a meeting was held at the former
USAF base in San Vito dei Normanni (7
Km from UNGSC). This facility,
courtesy Italian Government, is used to
store non-food items as part of the
UNHRD Brindisi storage facility and as
a Training Base for UNHRD staff,
UNHRD client staff, NGOs staff,
logistics staff of WFP and other UN
agencies as well as stand-by partners
staff.
Mr. Mark Finegan, WFP Project
Engineer, Field Engineering Team,
travelled to Brindisi to meet ESDC.
Mark Finegan and Christian Henze
He expressed his interest in projects
already developed by ESDC at UNGSC,
such as the new satellite compound, and
other projects developed for other UN
missions worldwide. Mr. Finegan‟s was
keen in sharing ESDC technical data
WFP Engineers during a visit at UNGSC
From ESDC Database which included
the support provided on the ground,
planning and design, drawings, scope of
works, bill of quantities and technical
specifications.
Furthermore, WFP expressed a keen
interest in the modularization project.
Mr. Finegan emphasized the importance
of the information exchange between
WFP and UNGSC/ESDC as this will
expand the knowledge base of both
parties and deliver the best product in
the most efficient manner to the
customers.
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ESDC Staffing Update
Welcome Navin!
Navin Tuladhar
The ESDC welcomes Navin Tuladhar as
a new member of our team temporarily
assigned. Navin joined ESDC on May
2012 and replaced Mr. Karl Stroebl.
He was born in Kathmandu, Nepal on
18th Nov, 1971.
He completed his Bachelors Degree
in Architecture from the Institute of
Engineering, Kathmandu. Prior to
joining the United Nations Stabilization
Mission in Haiti
(MINUSTAH) in 2005, Navin Tuladhar
had been associated with an engineering
consulting firm in Kathmandu. During
his appointment as an Engineering.
Assistant for about six years in
MINUSTAH he had successfully
established camps for UN peacekeeping
troops in various regions of Haiti.
Navin Thuladar, new ESDC staff member
After the devastating earthquake that hit
Haiti on 12th January 2010, he made his
active contributions as construction
supervisor for construction of Interim
Mission Headquarters and staff
accommodations which were considered
Mission Critical Projects during the
aftermath.
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Andres Gomez- Jimenez
Andres Gomez- Jimenez
We are pleased to inform our readers
that Andres Gomez-Jimenez has
Andres Gomez- Jimenez
returned to ESDC after 20 months of
assignment in the Engineering Section
in NY. Andres is an experienced
architect and with his arrival ESDC will
continue to improve the support offered
to our missions. Welcome Andres!
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Farewell to Karl Strobel
Giovanni Ferraro
ESDC would like to bid farewell to one
of our staff members Karl Stroebl. Karl
worked with ESDC for close to ten
months. During this period, Karl made
significant contributions towards
developing the SOWs and supporting
field mission. Karl was deployed in
Tripoli on TDY for two months and in
May 2012, Karl took up an assignment
with UNSMIL as Chief Engineer.
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Christian Henze
Pamela Treveri
ESDC would like to inform that Chief
ESDC, Christian Henze, left
UNLB/GSC and taken up assignment in
UNSOA. I am one of the first four staff
members who along with Christian
started ESDC in April 2008. Since then,
a lot of progress has been made, faced a
lot of challenges, passed through
different phases and then finally the
inclusion in the UN Global Service
Centre under the Logistics Services. We
remember with great pleasure and a
kind of “nostalgia” all the objectives we
established in order to enhance
engineering support to UN
Peacekeeping missions: the initial
efforts to establish the first centralized
engineering database Lotus Notes
based, to collect, filter and sort
reference data; the first standardized
engineering database Lotus Notes
Christian Henze, Chief ESDC
based, to collect, filter and sort
reference data; the first standardized
design packages for outsourcing the
most common mission infrastructures;
the first on ground supports; the first
acquisition of standards… We think we
accomplished a lot over the past years
thanks to Christian‟s guidance and
leadership. Even though we are pretty
sure that this is not a farewell, we wish
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him all the best and good luck for the
new assignment!
See you soon Christian!
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ESDC Products
THE SHAREPOINT Studies for the new Engineering Databse interfaces
ENGINEERING DATABASE
ON-LINE STANDARDS Furthermore we would like to inform
the readers that we are working in close
LIBRARY AND GROOVE
cooperation with UNGSC/CITS to
Pamela Treveri
migrate from SharePoint 2007 to
SharePoint 2010. This migration will
Over the past months we have been
bring new features, new user friendly
continuously feeding our engineering
interfaces, a tab dedicated only to
database, SharePoint based, and
Newsletters, and later on the
screening and uploading new files. The
incorporation of the “GIS mapping
total amount of reference data available
application” as anticipated in the last
is 37 GB.
newsletter.
If you want to have access to
SharePoint Database, please
send a request to:
esdc@unlb.org
Follow: http://esdc.dfs.un.org
Type: Domain\Username &
Password
Talking about the tools we experienced
over the past years we can say that the
use of Microsoft Groove workspaces
has varied a lot, from being used as
main tool for supporting mission
activity functioning as a helpdesk
platform to a way of supporting ESDC
staff members deployed to field
missions for a rapid and efficient
exchange of heavy data. Note that your user name is the
same you use to log into your
In addition, the on-line library section
has also updated with the new ISO
office computer.
(International Organization for You can find your user name
by pressing ctrl + alt + del.
Standardization) and IEC (International
Electro technical Commission)
standards.