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ISO14001 COMMUNICATION FROM GUESTS
JUNE 2016 MR. PAUL BUADES FIFTH COMMITTEE

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Centre is certified p1 Global Service THE USG/DFS
Centre p5 “Logistics is the core business of DFS.”
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Field Missions and Headquarters
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Mission Support
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SGITT FACILITATES
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Governance Platform
Partnerships
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Project Governance p6
UPDATES
Modularization p8 2020/50
Project Management p9 12 Missions take initiative
ECU Monitoring p13 p7
PD/C0006/16 p18 Technical Clearances
Prototype Inspection p19 Value exceeds US$400M in 2016/17
SharePoint p22 p10
Interview p25
WASTE MANAGEMENT
An Emerging Priority
GSC Research and Development
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read more>> ESDC ACTIVITIES
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in a three-step process... that two global systems contracts... ESDC IN SUPPORT OF GLOBAL
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THE PATH TO ISO14001 SUCCESS CERTIFIED!

Upon completion of the Stage II audit on 17 June 2016, the GSC Chief Logistics Service and Chair of the GSC Environmental Working Group, Martin Peace, was
informed that a recommendation was going to be made to certify GSC’s Environmental Management System to ISO14001:2015. This success follows closely on
the heels of the recently confirmed ongoing compliance with ISO9001 (Quality Management System) whose scope was expanded to include GSC Engineering
activities.
Since June 2014, the Environmental Engineering and Compliance Unit (ECU) has been working diligently to ensure that this goal would become an organizational
reality. In our specific operative context, the standard sets out the criteria for the environmental management system to:
- benchmark UN Field Missions environmental management requirements;

- identify needs, priority interventions, mitigation measures, designs for recommended What is ISO14001?
works;
- promote activities consistent with environmental improvement and It is an international standard for Environmental Management
- coordinate actions to ensure effective and timely implementation. Systems.
Kingsley Urum, who led this project, worked side-by-side with Carlo Perrucci (take a look This certification has been awarded to more than 250,000
at Making a Difference) and the ISO14001 Implementation Working Group. He shared the organizations around the world. The standard requirements
following when asked what part of this journey he enjoyed most, can be incorporated into any environmental management
system, the extent to which is determined by several factors
including the organization’s industry, environmental policy,
“I learned an important lesson from a senior colleague, he told products, services and location.
me his secret to success was to 'Look at each day as a new
opportunity to be your very best. Set high goals, be honest,
never say no, and work with people who share your passion for
doing their best.' I have always remembered that advice and I
try to live it every day. I am very self-motivated, determined and
honest. I really love what I do and I try to surround myself with
people who share similar passions – in summary I enjoyed how
June 2014 – Environmental assessment of UNLB and development of the
the teams rallied to support this!” GSC Environmental Manual, Aspects Registers and the 2015/16 Environ-
mental Action Plan
Without breaking his stride; looking forward he says, “It will be critical to provide the neces-
sary assurance to continually meet GSC EMS commitments and corporate policy require- January 2015 – Presentation of the Environmental case to then Director,
ments. Compliance takes time and active involvement from the entire organization, lack of Nicolas Von Ruben. Decision taken to pilot ISO14001 with CMRS
support from staff could be damaging to its maintenance. There is therefore need to under-
stand resistance to change and to encourage participation (rather than focussing on June 2015 – Environmental assessment of UNSB-V with recommenda-
breaches).” tions for continual improvement
ECU/ESDC continues to demonstrate what it is capable of delivering and is available to December 2015 – Consultant engaged to assist with final preparation for
an ISO14001 standard implementation and transition from 2004 to 2015.
provide guidance and support to any field mission or UN entity interested in Decision taken to include all GSC activities within the scope and to go for
establishing/implementing their EMS in accordance with this standard. All our clients stand certification
to benefit from the lessons we have learned, which will ensure that you are able to make a
notable impact no matter how resource-constrained circumstances may be. If anything, we March 2016 – ISO14001 Stage I audit in Brindisi. Concluded that GSC
ready for full Stage II audit in June 2016
must face the reality that this trend will continue and the requirement for improved environ-
mental management will as well. The question is will you rise to the challenge? When you
decide to, you know how to reach us; email us at environmental@un.org. April 2016 – Approval of the GSC Environmental Policy and Environmen-
tal Awareness Training delivered to all GSC staff in Brindisi
May 2016 – Environmental Awareness Training for GSC staff in Valencia

and UNSB-V Gap Assessment. Approval of GSC Environmental Manual
ISO14001 Certification Benefits (version 2.4) and the 2016/17 Environmental Action Plan. Waste Manage-
- Gain confidence in implementing an ISO14001 compliant EMS framework ment Awareness campaign
- Understand how to drive efficiency and cut costs with streamlined processes
- Raise employee awareness of EMS responsibilities June 2016 – ISO14001 Stage II audit successful!
- Learn how to monitor and constantly improve your environment
The ESDC Team places posters to support the GSC Waste Awareness Campaign
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SUPPORT TO MINUSMA
On Sunday 15 May 2016 a strong storm with gusty

wind speeds of ~145km/h hit the construction site of
the ‘New MINUSMA Operational HQ in Bamako’ (UN
Airport Base) and lifted several prefab buildings and
stacked ablution containers out of their position caus-
ing two fatalities, injuries and various damages. The
prefab in which two UN Police personnel died of their
injuries, was moved over a distance of about 40m.
MALI
Bamako
The mission responded immediately after the storm, replacing and rectifying damaged structures to prevent further incidents, and requested GSC to conduct an
independent engineering and safety assessment.
Mr. Alessandro Rini, GSC Occupational Safety Officer and Mr. Christian Henze, Chief Engineer ESDC arrived in Bamako on 19 May 2016, within 48 hours of
receiving the request. They met with Mr. Anton Anchev, OiC DMS, key stakeholders and focal-points to get a full briefing of the situation.
During the following week several site assessments were made to evaluate the solutions being implemented in Bamako with a view to urgently replicate effective
solutions to all the mission locations. Priority was placed on finding viable solutions to prevent further uplifting of prefab/containerized structures.
It was observed that the effect of the storm was most devastating where prefab buildings and accommodation/ablution containers were placed in isolation and as
a result, more prone to wind from several directions. It was recommended that, wherever possible, all construction should be placed in formation/groups close to
one another or next to existing vegetation to mitigate the risk associated with direct impact of wind from more than two sides. Prefab/containerized structures along
the periphery of such formation/groups would need the strongest anchoring/protection measures.
All findings and recommendations for MINUSMA should also be considered by other field missions that (pending their risk assessment and studies) could
potentially experience similar type storms. Due to climate change we should reasonably expect more incidences of such weather phenomena. Where there is
doubt, it is better to anchor/secure prefab structures against potential uplift.
WHAT IS A CYCLONE?
A cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low pressure.
They are usually characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate counterclockwise
in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern. All large-scale cyclones
are centered on areas of low atmospheric pressure.
source: Wikipedia
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MINUSMA Engineering took an immediate and long-term view and provided

several solutions for review and endorsement:
SOLUTIONS
a) Quick-fix solution for existing prefabs - anchor mainframe (with at least six connections per
regular module) with steel elements into ground (see Drawing 1);
b) Long term solution for existing prefabs and all new construction - bolt mainframe (with at least
six connections per regular module) to external reinforced concrete ring beams, reinforced
concrete pathways and steel columns (see Drawings 2 and 4);
c) Long term solution for existing prefabs and all new construction against direct impact of wind -
placement of 2m high hesco walls or surrounding vegetation and other prefabs bolted (with at least Ringbeam with anchorpoints under
six connections per regular module) as above (see Drawing 3). implementation (see Drawing 1)
Drawing 1 : Existing buildings
Ablutions damaged/displaced due to

strong winds
Drawing 2: New buildings
Some of the resulting damage from the storm
A combination of the long term solutions have been adopted for the UN Airport Base compound and the same design principles will be applied to all other mission
locations. Furthermore, it was agreed that single module prefabricated buildings should not be placed along the periphery due to their impact/weight ratio. Other
agreements reached include that:
AGREEMENTS
1. empty sea-containers will be clamped together and all stored containers shall generally be single storey or properly clamped if
double storey;
2. for all current and future orders of prefabs from existing global systems contracts (G. Feron and Agmin, Italy) the option of bringing
in the manufacturer to train mission personnel on the job should be used;
3. an Occupational Health & Safety officer should be deployed at every major construction site and given appropriate authority.
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Extensive damages following

the storm
Drawing 3: Hesco Wall Drawing 4: Connection to metal shed columns Anchoring of prefabs
Prefab roof lifted to the main road to the

airport by the force of the winds
Christian Henze (Chief Engineer/ESDC, second right) with (from left)

Ebrahim Cessa, Stefan Coetzer and Mohamed Ezzahiri - MINUSMA Alessandro Rini, GSC Occupational
Construction Unit Safety Officer
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW DIRECTOR

Dear Field Colleagues,
As DMS of MONUSCO and then MINUSMA I was fully aware of the value of a robust engineering
capacity to sustain an established or a start-up Mission. Security, staff accommodation, TCC/PCC
readiness, all heavily rely on engineering solutions to be in place, to be functional and fit-for-purpose.
Field engineering is wide, complex and dynamic. In fact, it is an art more than a science particularly
when solutions must be devised in harsh environments, with limited local capacity and extended
supply chains while concurrently balancing their environmental impact and maintaining engineering
standards.
My experience from these challenging missions, was

GSC is your service provider that the Global Service Centre – Engineering Standards
for unique and operational Design Centre (GSC/ESDC) was my enabling partner,
engineering solutions wher- and should be yours. They, and GSC as a whole,
ever you might be and for provided me with field solutions that were necessary and
whatever you need. I invite effective to advance the mission’s ability to deliver on its
you to share this message with substantive and political mandate.
all staff around you.
I now have the pleasure to lead GSC, as the Director,
and shoulder the responsibility for providing solutions to
all of you. Aside from Logistics, which includes ESDC, GSC has the Geospatial Information Service
(GIS) and Communication Information Technologies (CIT) expertise, and a wealth of proven means,
to assist field missions. Some solutions are simple, some complex, some span across a multitude of
Mr Paul Buades
functions and some require technical expertise from our Mission Support Teams (MSTs). Staff, at all Director GSC
levels, and from all field missions should keep in mind that GSC is their proxy for transforming your
requirements into viable solutions in engineering, asset management, CITS, GIS, etc.
GSC is your service provider for unique and operational engineering solutions wherever you might be and for whatever you need. I invite you to share this message
with all staff around you.
MR. PAUL BUADES, A BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Paul Buades, with effect from 2 November 2015, has been
appointed as the Director of the United Nations Global Service
Centre, Department of Field Support. He has served with the
United Nations since 2006 when he was appointed as the
Director of the Procurement Division for the Department of
Management.
In 2010, he was appointed as Director of Mission Support of the

United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Demo-
cratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), leading the largest
Peacekeeping Mission with many challenges such as the
conversion of Casual Daily Workers (CDWs), establishment of
a Regional Service Centre in Entebbe (RSCE-Uganda) and
streamlining the Regional Support Governance.
From September 2013, he was appointed as Director of

Mission Support of the United Nations Multidimensional
Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) where he
directed the Mission start-up including the Construction and
Deployment Programme.
The Director GSC during the Fifth Committee Visit
Prior to joining the United Nations, Mr. Buades spent twenty years as an International Civil Servant in various capacities: Facility Manager, Resource Manager and
Head of Contracts in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-SHAPE (Belgium).
Mr. Buades has implemented many complex projects and reform programmes in NATO-SHAPE and the UN Secretariat: NATO Enterprise Resource Planning
System (ERP), IPSAS and Contingency Contracting plus UN Secretariat Procurement Reform Programme, Global Field Support Strategy (GFSS), UMOJA and the
Construction Strategy for 16 sites in Mali.
Mr. Buades holds a Degree in Civil Engineering (Ingénieur Industriel) and a Master of Management Sciences both obtained at Mons - Belgium.
Born in September 1956 in Oran, Algeria, Mr. Buades is married with two children and a grandson and is of Belgian nationality.
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THE VALUE OF ONE MILLION

GOVERNING MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Governance is considered a first step in a three-step process (including risk management and compliance) that forms
an organizational approach to achieve objectives amidst uncertainty. PRINCE2 provides two definitions of gover-
nance at the corporate and the project level.
PRINCE 2
Guidelines for the governance of all field mission construction projects exceeding a US$1M threshold were
promulgated in 2014. These guidelines: DEFINITIONS
Governance (corporate) – the ongoing

outline the divisions of responsibility and accountability throughout the project cycle activity of maintaining a sound system of
emphasize risk management in project execution internal control by which the directors and
define responsibilities at the headquarters, global and field mission levels officers of an organization ensure that effective
demonstrate PRINCE2 Principles of management by stages and by exception, for example management systems, including financial
planned projects exceeding US$5M have to be approved by the D/CMS, endorsed by the Senior monitoring and control systems, have been put
Management Group and authorized by the Head of Mission in place to protect assets, earning capacity
require the appointment of a Project Management Group and a Project Manager for each Major and the reputation of the organization.
Construction Project
Governance (project) – those areas of
Logically, and as the definitions reiterate, what is critical for governance is that the mechanism is effective.
corporate governance that are specifically
related to project activities. Effective
Scott Hastings, Chief Engineering Section SSS/LSD/DFS, and his team developed the strategy that is now a governance of project management ensures
guideline for the governance of major construction projects for all field missions. ESDC recommended that, as that an organization’s objectives, is delivered
far as practicable, any checks and balances are incorporated into existing acquisition planning, budget, efficiently and is sustainable.
procurement and reporting procedures. Further, with the help of SGITT/GSC, ESDC developed a tool/platform
adopting Microsoft Project Server to enable project reporting and information management (take a look at the
Summary of the Steps and Expected Benefits).
1 July 2016 marked the beginning of phase II testing which involves piloting the platform with three missions: MONUSCO (for RSCE projects), UNSOS and
UNMISS. The missions and the selected projects were elected by Scott. Lessons learned during this process will ensure that meeting missions’ needs remains a
priority.
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION GOVERNANCE PLATFORM

EXPECTED BENEFITS
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Project information available in realtime
Reduced reporting Projects 1 Approvals 2 Tasks 3 Issues 4
Global projects maintained on a single platform
Global monitoring
Accredited project management process
Supports responses to ACABQ, BOA and OIOS !
Eases information analysis for strategic planning at all levels My Workflow
Risks 5 New Project 6 Approval 7 All Closed Projects 8
1. Lists all on-going projects
2. Pending approvals at the appropriate level
3. Tasks related to activities of the Project Manager
A SIMPLE ?
4. Issues related to activities of the Project Manager
5. Based on the risk assessment
6. Input project-specific data to create a new project
SUMMARY
7. Project workflow process tailored by the Project Manager to
suit the specific project
STARTING-UP
OF THE 8. Gives a list of all completed projects
Help 9
PRE-PROJECT
The Project Manager MANAGING
submits a “PROJECT
BRIEF” for review by, and
The Project Manager
creates a new project in The Project Manager STEPS
approval of, the Project Project Server and a submits End Stage
Board. The brief Project Management Area Reports and Quarterly
CLOSING
describes the project is created. The Project Reports (designed by
purpose, cost, time, Manager submits a Francesco Corrado) for The Project Manager submits an End Project Report for
performance require- “PROJECT MANDATE” for review by, and approval review by, and approval of, the Project Board. The Report
ments and constraints. review by, and approval of, of, the Project Board. confirms the handover of all products, provides an updated
Approval by the Project the Chief Engineer. Approval by the Project Business Case and assesses how well the project performed
Board initiates the next Approval initiates the next Board initiates the next against the original Project Initiation Documentation.
stage. stage. stage.
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2020/50 Since February 2015 when the DFS Greening Initiative 2020/50 was launched, ESDC has been actively involved
in supporting UNMISS, UNMIK (see ESDC in Support of Global Engineering), RSCE, UNAMA, MINUSCA,
INITIATIVE
UNSOS, MINURSO, UNFICYP, UNMOGIP, ONUCI, UNIFIL and UNESCAP. In case you are wondering how we
came about to be supporting these missions, you will be surprised to find out just how simple it is.
During the Inaugural UN Field Missions’ Environmental Workshop held in Brindisi in Novem-
ber last year, missions were encouraged to partner with ESDC (who would commit to support-
ing them towards achieving their specific targets). This support includes on-ground assess- CAPEX (~US$M) Power (MWp)
ments, development of business cases, conceptual designs and tender documents such as
GOODS* SERVICES
SOW, BOQ and TEC and project management during the implementation and commissioning
of the project. ESDC will match each mission’s expectations for support towards project
completion.
UNMISS 1.6 0.85 1.0
0.41
Following the feasibility study conducted for the UNMISS datacentre in February 2015 (ESDC
newsletter Vol. 10), and pending the arrival of materials in July 2016 which should allow the UNMIK 0.8 0.25
successful installation of a 200kW system, UNMISS decided to contact ESDC to further

1.0
expand their use of solar energy (see the table for some key project figures across three
RSCE** 1.6 0.55
ESDC has the expertise to develop turnkey, customized solutions to meet mission-specific *All from Global Systems Contract PD/C0006/16 for PV-Diesel Hybrid Power Systems
**Tender documents under development
equirements and has initiated discussions along these lines with UNAMA for installations in
four locations.
If you would like our support in this area, or any other engineering one for that matter, contact us at esdc@un.org, we would be happy to discuss how
best to meet your needs.
A NEW CHIEF ENGINEER, A NEW EXPERIENCE by Noel Par
In the new global dynamics, with the 2030 Agenda as the backdrop, I candidly say it is a mix of challenges and excitement to be part of UNTSO. While others would
perceive it as a more established mission, I would say there are complex, yet complementing, factors that still need to be looked. Especially those that concern
requirements for security installations/structures to ensure the safety of civilian and military personnel and particularly so in the “Out Stations”.
As a new Chief Engineer, I would like to zero-in more on the aspects and concerns related to environmental protection. As we generally agree, it is a major pillar
that requires much attention, more so when it comes to the establishment of a comprehensive environmental programme that would support the DFS’ Greening
Initiative 2020/50 (see The 2020/50 Initiative). Unlike in my previous assignment at UNAMI - where I was involved in the design and implementation of a number
of blast resistant building structures and security installations for offices and staff accommodation, here at UNTSO I envisage a more holistic design and implemen-
tation approach; incorporating all key architectural and structural elements anchored in the UNTSO’s greening initiative with the full support and engagement of our
team.
It is evident that, with limited resources, it is necessary to create innovative yet intensive plans; ones that are practically and strategically aligned to attain environ-
mental goals. It may be a colossal undertaking, but we can begin with activities and measures that do not need additional resources outside of what the Mission
currently has. Approaches may include, among others,
Photos courtesy of Mr. Richard Mazula
1. the implementation and consistent appraising of the benefits of applying
technique(s) in the reduction of energy consumption,
2. improving waste management processes through adoption of ways and
means from other field missions that have proven effective, and
3. enhancing the understanding and awareness of every stakeholder in the
Mission about the implications and/or impacts to the environment of their
respective activities, individually and collectively, in order for them to
proactively participate in the programme implementation.
Similarly, the on-going rehabilitation of the historic Government House building

at UNTSO’s HQ in Jerusalem is equally challenging as it involves highly
technical/interventional processes and solutions. I extend thanks to my prede-
cessor and to all those who have been part of the initial and detailed planning
and who have paved the way for better project implementation (see ESDC in Site visit at the on-going structural rehabilitation of the
historic Government House building, UNTSO-HQ,
Support of Global Engineering). Jerusalem, Noel (extreme right) giving updates on the progress of work with (R to L) CSCM Sergii
Ivanov, DCMS Edwin Nicolas, and EBMU’s Engr. Hamdan and Arch. Hanounneh.
RESUME IN BRIEF
A licensed Civil/Architectural Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in project planning and design, project management,
construction operation and quantity surveying.
Prior to joining the UN in 2006, he led teams of high-caliber engineers and architects on major construction projects in various regions of
the Philippines. He was instrumental in leading the design and construction of UNAMI Erbil Regional Office Compound and in the prepara-
tion of the masterplan, detailed planning and design of the proposed UN Integrated Compound in Baghdad, Iraq prior to his assignment as
Chief Engineer at UNTSO in January 2016.
Noel is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and of the Structural Engineers Institute. He is married to Marites Olmedo and
has 4 children.
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LEVERAGING MODULARIZATION FACILITATING PURCHASING

We reported in our last newsletter (September 2015) that two global systems contracts had been proposed based on the completed modularized designs. We are
glad to share our success and to disseminate some relevant information now that they have been successfully awarded.
ESDC went on to identify other fit-for-purpose solutions for the establishment
of additional global systems contracts. This took into consideration feedback
Electrical Packages, Components and Accessories from various discussions and was developed in support of, and in partnership
Contract #: PD/C0013/16 with, Engineering Section/SSS/LSD/DFS and Procurement Division, NY.
Supplier: Johs. Gram-Hanssen A/S The identified needs were defined as below and this article covers some
UMOJA #: 4700007858 details of what has been proposed (and more importantly why using them will
be worth your while):
1. expandable containers
2. modification kits for ISO containers
Plumbing Packages, Components and Accessories 3. portable restrooms and laundry trailers
Contract #: PD/C0026/16 4. modular kitchen and dining facilities for 100 persons
Supplier: Rainbo Supplies & Services 5. 100 person expeditionary camp
UMOJA #: 4700008476 6. tented facilities
7. modular observation towers
8. 250-750 kVA Generator Sets (see Prototype Inspections article)
In meeting each of these requirements ESDC will ensure that there is sufficient flexibility to cover rapid deployment and sustainability in order to facilitate opera-
tions, especially during mission start-up phases and in instances when expeditionary responses make the difference between life and death e.g. emergencies
following natural disasters. Seven of the eight scope of requirements are under final review with PD.
EXPANDABLE MODIFICATION KITS PORTABLE RESTROOMS

CONTAINERS (more details in Vol. 10 Newsletter) & LAUNDRY TRAILERS
- Based on the 20’ ISO container which manually - Provides kits for the internal modification of 20’ ISO
- Mobile solution, complete with internal
expands on two sides to provide an internal area of containers for living/office accommodation, with or
furnishings/installations and ready for connection to
35m2 for office/command and control without a bathroom module. Two configurations, which
available power, water supply and drainage systems
- Can be connected to the available power source and/or can be used in multiples, are possible:
- Robust construction and compact/functional design
incorporates a PV system and integrated A/C unit  Modification of a single container (in 8 hours by 2
- Includes fresh water and wastewater tanks to meet a
(cooling/heating) persons)
minimum 3-day demand
- Each unit provided with built-in diesel operated genera-  Modification of two adjacent containers (in 16 hours by
2 persons) - Ensures effective resource & space usage, while
tor (10KW minimum output), which can be placed at providing comfort, hygiene and privacy
least 20m away - Includes an Interconnection module, consisting of
- In small and medium sizes (toilets/showers or
- Unlimited dismantling/redeploying cycles modular metal frame landing and staircase to allow for
combined) both of which are lightweight and easily
- Designed to withstand severe environmental conditions vertical connection (double stack) of two or more
transportable by heavy-duty 4 x 4 vehicles
- Capable of being transported by sea, air, rail and containers
- Bathroom or Kitchen module can be added at any stage - Laundry includes stackable washing & drying machines
various on/off-road conditions (4 of each), washbasins and ironing stands
within the container
- Can be installed/relocated in 4 hours by 2 persons
RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE RAPIDLY OPERABLE, FLEXIBLE

SPACE CREATION AND COMPLEX RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE,
ASSEMBLIES MADE EASY PORTABLE AND FLEXIBLE
KITCHEN AND DINING PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS

FACILITIES
- Prefabricated modular solution with 100 persons cooking - Square shape 150m x 150m
100 PERSON
capacity and 60% sitting capacity (dining in shifts) - Internal core area with maximum size of 100m x EXPEDITIONARY CAMP
- Comprises three modules: 100m in which the main camp functions are Provides 15 Modules (1.Accommodation
Module A – Dining & Service (~67m2) installed (e.g. living, office accommodation, clinic, 2. Shelter/Hangar 3. Walkways 4. Vehicular Circulation
Module B – Cooking & Washing (~35m2) walkways, kitchen, ablution and laundry) 5. Walkway Covering 6. Kitchen 7. Medical 8. Ablution
Module C – Storage (~33m2) - Stand-off area suitable for logistics installations 9. Laundry 10. Security Perimeter 11. Observation
- Can be procured as a complete kitchen and dining facility (e.g. water storage, generators, PV equipment, Towers 12. Water Supply 13. Wastewater 14. Solid
(Module A + Module B + Module C) or as individual fuel tank, water and solid waste management, Waste 15. Energy)
modules (Module A/Module B/Module C) shelter/hangar, vehicular circulation, perimeter)
outside the core area
CAN BE TAILORED TO EXCLUDE - Mandatory stand-off distance from the core area BASED ON MODULARIZED
THE PREFAB STRUCTURE IN and the perimeter of 25m DESIGNS (see Planning Assumptions)
EACH SCENARIO - Two security access points
TENTED FACILITIES
- Provision of accommodation tents, supplied either as metal-frame or inflatable structures OBSERVATION TOWERS
- Consists of a basic module (4.5m x 10m) to be manipulated to suit any required length - Modular prefabricated structure (height ranging from 2 - 8m)
in multiples - Minimum rated bullet resistant guard booth
- Incorporates soft-skin shelters (~footprint 270m2) and hangars (~footprint 570m2) for
warehouse or workshop purposes
REFLECTS LESSONS LEARNT

MEETS EXTREMELY DYNAMIC DEMANDS FROM THE PREVIOUS SYSTEMS
VERY FLEXIBLY CONTRACT
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meet the PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
Be it construction, modification or refurbishment, in Brindisi or Valencia, they are at the forefront of project
delivery. In this newsletter, in addition to showcasing their projects, we invite you to meet the team that, since
2013, forms the ESDC Project Management Unit.
Suresh Ramadurgakar – a civil/structural engineer heads the team. Francesco Corrado, a core member of this unit supports design and facilitates the various
procurement stages which lead to the day-to-day project management activities down the line. Matteo Morelli, the only member of the team who is not a civil
engineer, provides invaluable electrical engineering skills. Marco Delli Santi who most recently joined the team adds experience in construction management and
IPSAS Real Estate.
THE ESDC
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
TEAM
From left: Suresh Ramadurgakar, Francesco Corrado,

Matteo Morelli and Marco Delli Santi
The Director GSC appoints a Project Management Team (PMT) for each project and PRINCE2 forms the basis throughout the project cycle. Here are some
highlights from on-going projects.
PROJECT: TURNKEY PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND

COMMISSIONING OF A SOLAR FARM AT UNGSC-UNLB, BRINDISI (1 SEPTEMBER 2014)
Client: SGITT
PMT: Suresh (Chair of the PMT), Matteo (Member), Francesco (Project Manager)
Purpose (scope, value, benefits): To enable the Data Centre sustainably increase
its power redundancy. The project supports Greening the Blue and the DFS
2020/50 initiatives and will save GSC circa €120,000 annually. There will also be
environmental benefits in reduced CO2 emissions and improving the UN image
contributes to a positive social impact.
Progress:
- 16 December 2015 - contract awarded in the amount of €443,320
- 4 March 2016 - kick-off meeting held
- 14 March 2016 construction commenced Twice the benefit; car park plus solar farm
The project is on target for completion by September 2016. (works underway)
PROJECT: TURNKEY PROJECT FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF BUILDINGS 118 B, C

& D AT UNGSC-UNLB, BRINDISI PHASE I (25 SEPTEMBER 2015)
Client: Logistics Service
PMT: Suresh (alternate Chair), Matteo (alternate PM) and Francesco
(Project Manager)
Purpose (scope, value, benefits): Renovation of three of four metallic
hangars erected in 1920 for the maintenance of aircrafts during World
War II, including the provision and installation of electromechanical
sliding folding doors (8800x6000mm). Once refurbished, the
warehouses will house all the new vehicles that are maintained as global
assets at UNLB and related operations.
Progress: The project was successfully completed in April 2016, as
planned, and handed over to the client.
These warehouses will soon have a facelift
PROJECT: TURNKEY PROJECT FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF BUILDINGS 118 B, C

& D AT UNGSC-UNLB, BRINDISI PHASE II
Client: Logistics Service
PMT: Francesco and Alessandro De Castro (Process & Standardization Unit/ESDC) developed the project scope of requirements
Purpose (scope, value, benefits): The proposed works, estimated at €670,000, focus on civil works (removal and demolition of the existing metal ventilation
ducts/heating and technical rooms/metal structures and construction of new technical rooms) and system works (electrical, grounding, lighting, fire detection and
fire prevention). Building 118B will include a high technology paint booth that meets internationally recognized environmental laws and similar regulations.
Progress: In final stages of procurement.
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FACTS AND FIGURES 2015/16 TECHNICAL CLEARANCE
Four years down the road and we bring you the updated statistics to share the
specific highlights of this fiscal year just gone, as well as to build the complete
15/16 Contract NTE by Mission overview since November 2012, when these functions were transferred from UNHQ
UNSCO to GSC.
UNIFIL
UNAMA In 15/16 UNSOS continues to set the pace; committing 73% of the total annual figure
UNIOGBIS of cases cleared. The mission set out most recently to procure two systems
UNMIL
UNFICYP contracts, one for the provision of plant & equipment maintenance & repair services
UNAMID in Mombasa-Kenya and Somalia estimated at US$39M and the second for the
GSC installation of UNOE prefabricated structures in Somalia estimated at US$74M. The
UNMISS
UNAMI graph on the left shows the missions that have sought TC and the total amount over
UNSMIL the year.
MONUSCO
MINUSMA A comparison by contract scope reveals that missions are now, definitely more than
UNSOS/UNSOA what our past figures show, looking for service providers to support mandate
$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 delivery; the greatest percentage of cases received relate to these requirements.
Further, although there appear to be a number of cases dealing with the purchase
Value in Millions (US$)
of goods (mostly one-time only) it is apparent that the values are only in the nominal
range (see the two pie charts below).
2015/16 Technical Clearances (total number of cases cleared) 2015/16 Technical Clearances (total value of cases cleared)
Utilities 0%
Leases 2%
5% 4% 3%
14%
Goods
32%
Construction
28%
79%
10%
40%
Services
33%
Goods Services Construction Leases Utilities Goods Services 20%Leases

Construction Utilities
Since taking on the Technical Clearance role in support of LPA, we have processed 185 cases and supported 138 budget reviews. We again highlight global
engineering trends and observations in procurement and mandate implementation approaches as derived from the cases submitted for technical clearance
TRENDS IN TOTAL VALUE OF TECHNICAL CLEARANCES (MILLION US$) TECHNICAL CLEARANCES BY MISSION SINCE NOVEMBER 2012 The aggregate
AGGREGATE VALUE (MILLION US$) value of
technical
550,3
450,0 clearances,
400,0 since
November
350,0
2012, across
300,0 missions
250,0
200,0
150,0
99,5
95,2
100,0
62,7
40,4
33,5
22,7
19,6
18,2
16,2
14,0
50,0
11,1
9,9
7,4
6,9
5,8
2,8
1,7
1,6
1,4
1,0
0,5
0,0
12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16
The total value of technically cleared projects actually rose by 31%. There is a clear and steady increase in the amount of money committed as the trend line shows
(see Trends in Total Value of Technical Clearances). These values are also analysed by a comparison between one-time purchase and multi-year contracts (see
Total One-time Purchase Values and Total Multi-year Contract NTEs).
The previously reported 50/50 split in engineering needs between single purchase and multi-year contracts remains largely unchanged.
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Total One-time Purchase Values Total Multi -year Contract NTEs

(million US$)
(million US$) 400
350
300
70,95
250
57,47 200
45,25 150
35,51 100
50
0
12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16
12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16
FISCAL YEAR
The adoption of multi-year contracts to meet mission support requirements may not be new, however what is becoming more apparent is the scope that is
outsourced, which in turn is reflected in the contract NTEs. Between 13/14 and 15/16 there has been an 113% increase in the value of multi-year contracts
received for technical clearance.
We remind you that the most recent revision of the technical clearance SOP was promulgated via fax UNGSC-ESDC-Fax-2015-4989 dated 2 October 2015 and
that Sharepoint is a valuable up-to-date resource providing access to select technically cleared projects and more (see A Wealth of Information).
Send any queries and/or comments you may have to the ESDC Technical Review Team; email esdc@un.org.
US$412,256,844 TOTAL VALUE*

US$9,369,474 AVERAGE VALUE PER CASE
TOP TOP
5 5
MISSIONS (# OF REQUESTS SUBMITTED) MISSIONS (TOTAL VALUE CLEARED)
UNIFIL UNAMI
UNSMIL
MINUSMA UNMISS MINUSMA
UNSOS/UNSOA MONUSCO UNSOS/UNSOA
MONUSCO
UNSOS/UNSOA, MINUSMA & UNIFIL (8) UNSOS/UNSOA (US$299,336,717 an average of US$37,417,090 per case)
UNMISS & MONUSCO (4) MINUSMA (US$45,800,842 an average of US$5,725,105 per case)
MONUSCO (US$18,814,764 an average of US$4,703,691 per case)
UNSMIL (US$17,000,000 for one case)
UNAMI (US$8,292,402 for one case)
95% OF TECHNICALLY CLEARED CASES MET WITH LPA APPROVAL

OUTCOME IS PROCUREMENT ACTION BY PD OR RPO)
*Excluding withdrawn cases
(INCLUDING THOSE WHOSE
THE TECHNICAL CLEARANCE PROCESS

HOW does one make a request? WHAT happens to the request?
Address your facsimile to the Director GSC, with the Logistics Customer Requests are subsequently assigned to ESDC, where primary and second-
Service Unit in copy ary persons are assigned the case. All requests are recorded and tracked,
Email: LSCustomerService@un.org which facilitates monitoring and accurate feedback to Field Missions.
Fax: +39 0831 418758
HOW long does the review take?
The fax should include 7 working days for ESDC/GSC review and 7 working days for Procurement
• The project background Division for LPA. If additional clarifications/modifications are required from
• Cost estimates and confirmation of fund availability the mission, or alternative arrangements are under consideration, the
• Contract duration mission is required to respond within 4 working days.
• Backing of the mission Chief Procurement Officer
• Justification for not using an existing systems contract, if applicable IF you have any queries?
Email esdc@un.org
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ESDC IN SUPPORT OF UNTSO/Jerusalem, Israel

Technical Evaluation
GLOBAL ENGINEERING G. Ferraro, Civil Engineer (September, 2015)

Background: The mission
operates from Government House
premises in Jerusalem, whose
UNSMIL/Tunis, Tunisia buildings have historical signifi-
OiC Engineering Section
cance. Several structural issues
B. Shrestha, Architect (Sept - Dec, 2015) related to maintenance, seismic
Background: In July 2014, the Security activities and environmental degra-
Council was advised of the mission’s dation have manifested. Furthermore, the area is
decision to withdraw all international staff earthquake-prone with evidence of past tremors.
from Tripoli, Libya due to the deteriorating Accomplished: TE for the Building Stabilization and
security situation and to move operations Rehabilitation Works for Seismic Activities in UNTSO HQ.
to Tunis. The panel was composed of Pedro Collier (Chair, Chief
Accomplished: Engineer/UNTSO) and Giovanni Ferraro (ESDC/GSC)
Established security measures at Outcome: The case was cleared by LCC.
UNSMIL HQ in Tunis
Prepared tender documents for
engineering projects e.g. security
enhancement, additional office and
storage space, cafeteria extension, offices partitioning, etc.
Managed the budget and leases as well as contracts for
other services
Conducted a site assessment for a new office location
Staff supervision and maintenance of UNSMIL premises
Outcome: Eased the transition as Engineering Section
changed Chiefs during a critical period.
UNMIK/Pristina, Kosovo
Solar Farm Feasibility
M. Morelli, Electrical Engineer (December, 2015)

Background: In February 2015, the then ASG Anthony
Banbury, launched the DFS’ 2020/50 Greening Initiative.
Accomplished:
UNHQ/NY, United States Technical assessment and feasibility of a PV system
Space Allocation Analysis of UNMIK electrical load with generation of
electricity from the system
F. Corrado, Civil Engineer (June – Sept, System configuration and layout accounting for
2015) site-specific constraints to ensure optimal energy production
Background: UNHQ needed to review Drafting of comprehensive business case for solar farm (4 total solar areas) in
and plan for space allocation. The accordance with PRINCE2, including risks, costs, investment appraisal, benefits and
project comprised a review of the dis-benefits
existing space configuration, developing Subsequently: ESDC provided design assistance; recommended the equipment to be
proposals to consolidate current space requisitioned from the new PV-Diesel hybrid systems contract (see Leveraging
and address issues, proposing a space Modularization) and estimated the cost of installation.
management model and making
recommendations. The space was
across multiple sites and involved ~1200
people.
Accomplished:
Met with key senior management staff to UNOCA/Libreville, Gabon
identify space and facilities issues Generator Assessment
reflecting DPKO/DFS portfolio
Mapped recommendations for future M. Morelli, Electrical Engineer (September, 2015)
space allocation Background: Earlier in 2015 ESDC supported space allocation for the
mission HQ during which remote support was provided to guide the move
and reinstallation of the 40kVA generator as well.
“He (Francesco) has Accomplished:
worked diligently, with Technical assessment of main generator (faulty)
very little supervision and
Calculation of necessary backup generators to either supply only UNOCA,
delivered many quality
products. He has been a or supply UNOCA and all UN agencies in the same premises
great help and I appreci- Collaboration with SDS for procurement of new main generator and
ate you sending us such a anti-blast film
good staff member.” Technical suggestions for backup power at the SRSG residence
A message of appreciation to
Assessment of all UNOE diesel generators and recommendations for write off (sale) or
the Director GSC disposal.
Outcome: Decision taken based on a detailed cost-benefit analysis and items effectively
procured through SDS.
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MAKING
a DIFFERENCE GSC ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
GSC would not be in the position it now sees itself, ISO14001 certified, in the absence of additional critical monitoring that Carlo Perrucci has been
diligently carrying out since August 2015.
Performance evaluation is a major clause of the ISO14001:2015 standard under which monitoring, measurement,
analysis and evaluation are a sub-clause.
Compliance requires that the following are clearly determined:
- what needs to be monitored and measured,
- what methods will be employed,
- what criteria will be used to evaluate performance,
- when the monitoring is performed and
- when the results will be assessed.
Through the budget justification and approval process, ECU received the necessary funding to
procure some critical equipment. Through the process of monitoring and data interpretation,
ECU is able to reassure the GSC workforce of their health and safety while at work.
Parameter: Air Quality Parameter: Dust Level

Equipment: Kane 100-1 Ambient Equipment: DUSTTRAK II ^
CO and CO2 Analyser AEROSOL MONITOR 8532
Range: Measures CO up to Range: Measures dust, smoke,
1000ppm using an electrochemical fumes and mists (particle size
sensor and CO2 up to 10000 ppm 0.1 - 10µm) within the offices
using an NDIR infra-red sensor and in the environment at a
concentration of 0.001 - 150 mg/m3
Parameter: Electro Magnetic

Frequency Radiation Parameter: Ionizing Radiation
Equipment: TENMAARS RF 3-axis Equipment: CRM 100 Radiation
(Isotropic), field strength metre Monitor
(MT-196) Range: Detects alpha, beta,
Range: Measures 10Mz - 8GHz gamma and X-radiation
Parameter: Landfill Gases (CH4,

Parameter: Noise level CO2, O2, H2S and CO)
Equipment: Casella CEL-24X Sound Equipment: Geotech GA5000
Level Meter Range: Critical gases within landfill
Range: Measures 30 – 130db applications: % CH4, CO2 and O2. Additional gases
include H2S (up to 10000ppm), NH3, H2 and CO
Parameter: Weather
Parameter: Trace Elements Equipment: Orion Nomad Portable Weather Station
Equipment: DELTA Premium X-ray Range: 2.4GHz wireless transceivers - 2 mile line-of-sight range (temperature,
fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind direction and speed, rainfall)
Parameter: Over 220 parameters Parameter: Soil Impact

Equipment: DR 1900 Portable Spectrophotometer Equipment: 4.5 Kg Hammer Model Type CIST/883
Range: Wavelength range 340 – 800nm Range: N/A
All the data collected using the instruments above, together with month-by-month water, electricity, gas, fuel and paper consumed and waste generated are
evaluated, interpreted and documented in the GSC Environmental Monitoring & Performance Report for the Director’s attention.
ECU is equipped with additional tools that are particularly useful for conducting environmental surveys/baseline assessments; these include for the analysis of soil,
landfill gas, wastewater effluent quality, leak detection, radiation dosage, etc. All equipment is available to support field missions as well. For more detailed informa-
tion and/or technical support email environmental@un.org.
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THE 2016 FIFTH COMMITTEE VISIT TO UNGSC

What do you do when you have only 24 hours within which to
make the sort of impact that will determine your
long-term future?
specially when it is common knowledge that peacekeeping is watching (read tightening)
its purse strings. It was with this heightened sense of responsibility that preparations were
made to receive the Fifth Committee on 1 February 2016. GSC brought out the A-Team and
we put our best foot forward. ESDC was part of the Logistics Service team that contributed
towards the discussions.
The focus in engineering was placed on Environmental Engineering Initiatives. The presentation, that was delivered to the 19 delegates from various countries,
covered sustainable energy solutions, wastewater management, the environmental workshop that was hosted by GSC in November last year and gave examples
of GSC’s environmental initiatives. Jacquelyn Amoko, Amos Baah and Kingsley Urum participated in a Q&A session that followed.
Knowing that the GA considers and approves organizational budgets based on the Committee’s recommendations, the discussion was focused on financial
aspects and here are some of the questions that were asked.
Q: Why aren’t missions doing more to comply with acceptable environmental practices? If it is a matter
of finances, at what level does it become an issue?
A: The challenge is that most missions are in developing countries, in regions where the lack of
infrastructure mea ns that basic sanitation and waste management cost significantly more than in
developed countries. With security taking top priority, environmental improvement is constantly in
competition with other peace efforts.
Q: How does ESDC manage to deliver the services it promises; is the team big enough? Are there
established procedures to request ESDC support?
A: ESDC is currently a team of 19 professionals spanning civil engineering, electrical engineering and
architecture. Anyone in need of support, for any duration, can request it through a fax to the Director
GSC (with LS Customer Services in copy); the request is then assigned to ESDC through Logistics
Service. The ESDC team assesses the best way to provide the requested support, providing back-office
support to any person/team on the ground. No matter the service requested, be it environmental, project
Jacquelyn Amoko, WatSan Engineer/ESDC
management, planning and design, water and sanitation, or otherwise, ESDC can assure a holistic
solution to meet their clients’ needs.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge in setting up environmental management in accordance with
the ISO14001 standard?
A: Definitely effecting the change in the business culture so as to meet the requirements of the standard
and still mantaining existing procedures and practices relevant to our operations.
Q: Where are wastewater installations made and to what extent do they differ? Do Quick Impact
Projects (QIPs) include such installations?
A: Every office/camp/establishment that has toilet facilities requires a wastewater installation. Wastewa-
ter installations may be simple, such as septic tanks, or mechanized (wastewater treatment plants) and
there are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration to determine which application is
more suited to the specific site. Design is on a case-by-case basis. Whether wastewater installations
are included as QIPs depends on an individual mission’s priorities and should definitely be considered
as part of possible peacebuilding contributions.
Martin Peace, Chief Logistics Service
The Director (left) and Deputy Director (right) GSC Amos Baah, Project Engineer/ESDC Kingsley Urum, Environmental Engineer/ESDC
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ESDC CONNECTS
GUEST PRESENTATIONS
Rule of Law and Security Institutions/Standing Police
Capacity [June, 2016]
Purpose: Presentation of ESDC achievements (realization of modulariza-
tion projects, SPC projects, solar farm) to form the basis for on-going
engineering design support to the Police Division and Department for
Justice and Corrections.
Audience: Mr. D. Titov, Assistant Secretary-General
Presenter: C. Henze
A photo taken with the ASG, Mr. Titov
Bundesanstalt Technisches Hilfswerk/THW [March, 2016]

Purpose: To compare notes and see how ESDC activities, in addition to general technical and
logistics services, can be supported through collaboration.
Audience: Mr. K. Buchmuller, Head of International Division and Mr. P. Tarrach
Presenter: S. Ramadurgakar
UK Army, Department of Support [May, 2016]

Purpose: To gain insight into the DPKO/DFS approach to procurement of new equipment
infrastructure (including shelter, power, water and fuel systems) to solve similar problems and in
order to learn lessons and view best practice.
Audience: Lt. Col. Andy Szabo (Assistant Head Military Engineering Support Integration), Lt. Col.
Martin Peace engages the THW delegation Nigel Young (Senior Requirements Manager), Maj. Rob Hamilton (Infrastructure Desk Officer)
Presenter: G. Ferraro
Brindisi Prefect [May, 2016]

Purpose: A general overview of ESDC activities, explaining the mandate, capabilities,
roles and support to field missions both remotely and on-ground.
Audience: Prefetto of Brindisi, H. E. Annunziato Vardè
Standing Police Capacity [March, 2016]

Purpose: To provide an update on ESDC modularization activities and suggest that
previous collaboration in support of the Police components could be renewed.
Audience: Chief SPC and all Brindisi staff
Giovanni elaborates the importance of the Specialized Security Shelters
Instituto Tecnico Carnaro [March, 2016]

Purpose: To broaden the students supply chain/logistics understanding using
ESDC activities as a practical example for life-cycle engineering. In addition to
the ESDC presentation highlighting activities, participants were shown
environmental monitoring equipment and the prototype prefab installed at
ESDC offices. The students were subsequently examined.
Audience: 15 students + 2 teachers
Presenter: J. Amoko
World Food Programme [March, 2016]

Purpose: Description of ESDC main activities, particularly modularization, with
the possible intention to establish collaboration with WFP in the areas of waste
reduction, lifecycle enhancement and resource optimization.
Audience: Ms. Georgina Stickels, Environmental Sustainability Manager
Presenter: D. Convertini
The visitors from Carnaro Technical Institute
UN Special Adviser on Environment & Peace Operations [November, 2015]

Purpose: While attending the Inaugural UN Field Missions’ Environmental Workshop, opportunity was taken to share the range of ESDC activities.
Audience: Mr. Franz Baumann, Assistant Secretary-General
Italian Air Force/ItAF [September, 2015]

Purpose: Description of the design support that ESDC can provide to field missions, with focus on modularized packages.
Audience: General Li Causi and General Rizzo, Col. Bianciardi (Base Commander) and Lt. Col. Neville Rossi (Liaison officer)
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THE INAUGURAL UN FIELD MISSIONS’ ENVIRONMENTAL

WORKSHOP
O R K S H O PS
R A I N I N G,W
T R E N C ES
& CON F E Organizer: GSC Logistics Service in collaboration with LSD/HQ
Facilitators: ECU/ESDC
Modality: Presentations from Missions, GSC and HQ with interactive sessions
Where & When: Brindisi, Italy; November, 2015
Duration & Frequency: 4 days; Annually
TECHNOLOGY FOR UN PEACEKEEPING
Participants: Then ASG, Franz Baumann,
Organizer: Israeli Ministry of Foreign
44 participants from across DPKO/DFS and guests Dr. Robert Ndugwa
Affairs/Israel Export and International
(UNHABITAT) & Georgina Stickels (WFP)
Cooperation Institute
Objective: To discuss common issues of global concern and share/learn
Facilitators: LSD/NY
fit-for-purpose environmental and waste management solutions for UN Field
Modality: Technology Fair with presentations
Missions, so that upon return to the mission participants are empowered to
and one-on-one interaction
directly address challenges.
Where & When: Tel Aviv, Israel; October, 2015
Qualification: N/A
Duration & Frequency: 3 days; N/A
How to Enroll: Email environmental@un.org
Participant: A. Baah
Objective: To present the UN with innovative technological advances that could
be used in developing solutions to meet the myriad of challenges faced in the The scene was set for environmental improvement and
field. More than 30 companies presented technologies in security, power compliance across UN field missions based upon shared
experiences and established best practice. This was
generation (renewable sources and non-renewable sources), IT, medical, particularly supported by the introduction and practice of
drinking water and wastewater treatment.
OUTCOME new skills/tools to support data capture, monitoring and
Qualification: N/A analysis. Most importantly, collaboration across missions
How to Enroll: N/A and partners was fostered and a common vision for
environmental priorities agreed
Solar-powered (with batteries) drinking water plant

which incorporates high suspended solids removal to
OUTCOME be further investigated by ESDC for possible inclusion TRANSITION TO ISO14001:2015
in future global systems contracts Organizer: BSI
Facilitators: BSI
Modality: Class plus exam
Where & When: Chesire, England;
EMS ISO14001:2015 Implementation October, 2015 and March, 2016
Duration & Frequency: 4 days in total; N/A
Participant: K. Urum
Objective: To present new and revised terms and definitions applicable to
ISO14001:2015, as well as key concepts including the process approach and
lifecycle perspective. The training also highlighted the changes in the require-
ments from ISO14001:2004 and the impact of these changes on auditing.
Qualification: IEMA/IRCA Certificate
How to Enroll: Online
ESDC can support field missions to develop, enhance

and implement their Environmental Management
Organizer: GSC Logistics Service OUTCOME System in accordance with ISO14001:2015, the latest
Facilitators: Aspects International version of this standard
Modality: Class plus post course project assignment
Where & When: Brindisi, Italy; November, 2015
Participants: C. Perrucci, K. Urum, J. Amoko plus 33 participants from across DPKO/DFS
Objective: To explain the purpose, benefits and structure of ISO14001:2015. Further, to understand various activities required to implement EMS in accordance
with the standard including, conducting aspect analysis; identifying causes, objectives, target setting and monitoring; setting up documentation for an EMS and
preparing for certification.
Qualification: IEMA Certificate
How to Enroll: Email UNGSC-LSTraining@dfs.un.org
Field missions have been empowered to develop, enhance and implement their mission-specific Environmental Management Systems, which
OUTCOME promotes the global implementation of the DPKO/DFS Environmental Policy. ESDC can provide support to field missions to better interpret
environmental management and sustainable development in the peacekeeping context
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CENTRALIZED WAREHOUSING WORKSHOP IEMA ASSOCIATE TRAINING

Organizer: GSC Logistics Service Organizer: Astutis
Facilitators: GSC and LSD (A. Baah for the Environmental discussion) Facilitators: Dr. Fiona Draper
Modality: Presentations with interactive sessions Modality: Class plus exam
Where & When: Brindisi, Italy; November, 2015 Where & When: London, England; November & December, 2015
Duration & Frequency: 3 days; N/A Duration & Frequency: 10 days in total; N/A
Participants: 18 participants from across DPKO/DFS Participant: C. Perrucci
Objective: Identification and mitigation of environmental challenges (pollution Objective: To raise competence of environmental practitioners, covering
prevention, resource conservation, emergency response, waste management) environmental sustainability, assessment, interpretation and management of
throughout the mission 5-stage life cycle: pre-construction; design, installation environmental performance, business culture and environmental legislation.
& construction; operation & maintenance; drawdown, downsizing & liquidation Qualification: IEMA Certificate
and decommissioning & restoration. How to Enroll: Online
Qualification: N/A
How to Enroll: N/A The Environmental Engineering & Compliance Unit has
the ability to guide field missions to collect, analyze and
report on environmental information and data; to analyze
problems and opportunities to deliver sustainable
The Environmental Compliance Unit/ESDC can support OUTCOME solutions; to develop and implement programmes to
centralized warehousing operations by providing special- deliver environmental performance improvement; to
OUTCOME ized technical support and/or checklists to ensure that communicate effectively with internal and external stake
warehouse operations are in compliance with the holders; to influence behaviour and implement change to
Environmental Policy (see A Wealth of Information) improve sustainability
PREFAB FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING

PRINCE2
Organizer: GSC Logistics Service Organizer: GSC Conference
Facilitators: G. Feron and Agmin Italy Srl and Learning Centre
Modality: Class and field
PRINCE2
Facilitators: QA Ltd
Where & When: Brindisi, Italy; January, 2016 Modality: Classroom-based training
Duration & Frequency: 5 days; Biennial Where & When: Brindisi, Italy, March, 2016
Participants: D. Convertini, C. Perrucci, G. Ferraro Duration & Frequency: 5 days in total
Objective: To roll out the new systems Can be arranged upon request within the mission area in online format
contract for modular prefabs (PD/C0160/15 & PD/C0161/15) and build the Participants: C. Henze, D. Convertini
capacity needed to order and use them effectively. Objective: Understanding the terminology and methodology used within
Qualification: Certificate of Completion PRINCE2; definition of key roles and responsibilities involved; definition of the
How to Enroll: Email UNGSC-LSTraining@dfs.un.org seven principles, themes and processes characterizing a PRINCE2 project;
understanding how to work more effectively within a PRINCE2 environment,
as a team member or as manager of the project; understanding how to create
and assess management products: understanding how to apply and tailor
ESDC has the capacity to fully support mission
OUTCOME engineering and to erect the new prefabs PRINCE2.
Qualification: PRINCE2 Certification
How to Enroll: Email ungsc-cslc@un.org
Current and future engineering projects managed by

ESDC use a common and consistent approach, a
BASIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP OUTCOME controlled and well organized workflow and incorporate
Organizer: OHRM with Integrated Training Service/HQ reviews at determined intervals to ensure projects are
delivered to meet clients’ objectives
Facilitator: QA Limited
Modality: Online via WebEx
Where & When: N/A; March, 2016
Duration & Frequency: 1.5 days;
Monthly till December, 2016 EMS ISO14001 INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING
Participant: B. Shrestha Organizer: GSC Logistics Service
Objectives: To understand the logic of Facilitators: Interface NRM
the project through the different stages Modality: Classroom-based training
of the project management life cycle, Where & When: Brindisi, Italy; April, 2016
focusing in particular on project Duration & Frequency: 2 days; Biennial
design. In addition to identify critical Participants: C. Perrucci, K. Urum, J. Amoko plus 7 participants from across
factors for successful design of GSC
results-oriented projects or Programmes. Objective: To build capacity within GSC to carry out internal EMS audits in
Qualification: Certificate of Achievement accordance with the Principles of Auditing
How to Enroll: Contact your mission training focal point Qualification: UKAS Certificate of Completion
How to Enroll: Email environmental@un.org
80% of ESDC staff have formal Project GSC has crosscutting capacity to support internal audit
OUTCOME Management qualifications OUTCOME processes that may be required in any operational area
and/or to drive continuous improvement
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INTER-AGENCY NETWORK OF FACILITIES MANAGERS GHG - CARBON INVENTORY & MEASUREMENT

CONFERENCE Organizer: Canadian Standard Association (CSA)
Organizer: Buildings Management Services Division (UNIDO), IAEA, UNOV Facilitators: CSA
and CTBTO Modality: Class plus exam
Facilitators: Overseas Property Management Unit/FMS/CSS/DM, UNHQ Where & When: London, England; May, 2016
Modality: Presentations and discussions Duration & Frequency: 4 days; N/A
Where & When: Vienna, Austria; May, 2016 Participant: K. Urum
Duration & Frequency: 3 days; Annually Objective: Understanding the essentials of GHG management and carbon perfor-
Participants: C. Henze, M. Dzunic mance. To provide knowledge and understanding of ISO14064-1 to facilitate
Objective: Focus on benchmarking and KPIs, property management and quantification and management of carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG)
space utilization, strategic capital planning and funding, improving building emissions.
efficiency, risk management, procurement, sustainability and LEED Certifi- Qualification: CSA Certificate
cation. How to Enroll: Online
Qualification: N/A
How to Enroll: N/A
GSC has an important competitive edge in expanding
carbon emissions monitoring for UN field missions and to
OUTCOME enable staff to be recognized for their proactive approach to
GSC remains committed to stratgic-level participation sustainability and emissions management
OUTCOME and advocates the collaborative approach to addressing
common issues within facilities management
REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2016

Organizer: Forma Mentis S.a.s., authorized Autodesk center
Facilitators: Mr. Matteo Cattaneo, authorized Autodesk trainer
Modality: Classroom-based training
Where & When: Milan, Italy; June, 2016
Participants: G. Ferraro and D. Convertini
Objective: The course covered Building Information Modeling (BIM); a description and overview of the
software; design by elements (e.g. wall. windows, doors, floors, roofs, stairs); plans, sections, 3D views;
materials customization; creating customized elements; creating conceptual mass and renderings
Qualification: Certificate of Attendance
How to Enroll: Online
Increased ESDC capability to produce 3D drawings, which will support clients to better visualize and understand complex engineering OUTCOME
designs.
Engineering for Change the Perspective of Gonzalo de Murga

The global systems contract for PV Diesel Hybrid Power Systems (PD/C0006/16) was signed with Peak International Trade on 18 February 2016 (see Prototype
Inspections). To set the ball rolling, training was organized by ESDC/GSC in Brindisi from 28 - 30 June. The inverters available on this systems contract are
manufactured by SMA (Germany) and the training was implemented in collaboration with them. The panels are manufactured by YINGLI SOLAR (Baoding, China).
The initiative was presented to the CITS/GSC Training Coordinator, Ms. Franca Vinci, who decided the most conve-
nient way was to use the existing provision in the contract to request the training. In addition invitations were extended
to both Engineering and CITS staff in all missions, reflecting two of the biggest players in this field.
The unique opportunity of having the provider (Engineering) and the clients (SGITT) together allowed an evaluation
of the challenges both sections face in delivering power and telecommunications services in extreme environments,
while at the same time reinforcing the need for teamwork and close collaboration.
Participants came from UNOGOBIS, MINUSTAH, UNMIK, UNMOGIP, MINUSCA, MINUSMA, UNAMID, MONUSCO,
UNAMI, UNDOF, UNMIL, UNTSO, UNIFIL, UNMISS, UNFICYP and GSC. This team of 29 were able to fully delve
into the details of the systems contract and to appreciate all the opportunities presented therein. With the implementa-
tion of the hybrid technology (synchronizing solar and diesel power sources) through clever investment, missions will
be able to recoup the initial capital in two to four years; save several thousand litres of fuel and the additional cost of
storage/handling and become greener. The clear message conveyed was ease, practicability and positive
benefit/impact.
I’m fully confident that we are on
Mr. Sebastian Chen, the manager for Peak International, explained how to effectively use the contract; the different
kits and the options available; the materials included in each kit and why they were designed in that way. the right road to generate green
power in all missions, to save costs
The SMA Engineering representative, Mr. Cesar Villalta, explained different scenarios where diverse combinations are and reduce greenhouse emissions,
possible through synchronizing Grid, Diesel and Solar, or in other cases Diesel and Solar only. Several examples on all within a very short period
how to design a solar farm using SMA software were offered and practical exercises were also conducted.
The bottom line is that we are presented with excellent possibilities to improve our approach to power generation with modern technology and this is irrespective
of how size and remoteness; it will produce positive results from small, distant telecommunication sites to large super camps.
I’m fully confident that we are on the right road to generate green power in all missions, to save costs and reduce greenhouse emissions, all within a very short
period.
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PROTOTYPE
INSPECTIONS
ESDC supported the technical evaluation for the establishment of the global systems
contracts for PV-diesel hybrid generators and LED solar street lights.
Following the technical evaluation, Matteo Morelli was tasked with drafting the Scope of Prototype Inspection
documents and was one of three participants during the inspections, in Italy (see below), specifically as the
expert in electrical matters.
The outcome was eventually a split award; Peak International Trade (China) were awarded the PV systems while the LED street lights went
to Redondo Y Garcia (Spain).
Matteo was again part of a team that technically cleared vendors’ proposals for small (10 - 75kVA) and medium (125 - 160kVA) size diesel
generators in New York in June 2015. The contract was similarly split between two vendors, Coelmo SpA and Bruno Srl, in the interest of
best value for money (BVM).
Madrid (Spain)
The prototype inspection of the solar street lights took place from 11 - 13 November, 2015
together with Gonzalo De Murga/UNSB-V and Miguel Alvarez/PD, NY. The team visited the
vendor’s facilities and then went on to visit the third-party steel pole manufacturer
(Cerrajeria Llorente) where the actual inspection was performed on the 44W LED pole
system.
These solar street lights are currently available on global systems contract PD/C0008/16
(the contract includes the collection and disposal of resultant hazardous waste at no
additional charge).
22 and 44 W Led lights

Baoding (China)
From 23 - 27 November, 2015, the prototype inspection of the PV systems was conducted
at the manufacturer’s facilities (Yingli Solar, third party). In addition to the more likely
stakeholders, the third party DC/AC inverters supplier SMA Solar Technology AG
(Germany) was in attendance. Full electrical trials and tests were carried on both 6kW and
50kW capacity systems, with good results. Gonzalo De Murga/UNSB-V and Anita
Pinto/PD, NY were part of the inspection team.
PV systems are now available on global systems contract PD/C0006/16 (the contract
includes the collection and disposal of waste batteries and PV modules from this contract,
as well as from PD/C0198/10, at a nominal fee).
Grottaminarda and Acerra (Italy)

The prototype inspections were held from 4 - 9 April, 2016 at the vendor’s facilities. The
other two participants were Raewyne Rakena/UNIFIL and Justina Ehrim/Procurement
Gonzalo De Murga (4th left), Matteo Morelli (5th left) and Anita
Division, NY. What is particularly interesting is that these generators will now meet EU
Pinto (6th from left) compliance requirements for emissions (EU2 or EU3) - bringing us all one step closer in
our pursuit of a greener UN.
Procurement is in the final stages and it is reasonably expected that the contracts will be
awarded soon.
USING PD/C0006/16 - Did you know that...

• To incorporate PV, batteries are NOT required!
• You can adopt PHASED implementation; using as much/as little as your budget
allows (low penetration PV)
• Panels can be installed on ANY STURDY SURFACE; roofs, ground, parking
area cover and covered walkways
• The panels require only NOMINAL maintenance
• Configuration can be easily CUSTOMIZED to fit your unique situation!
Prototype inspection in Italy
Prototype Inspections – Why?

To make a product that is not only fit for purpose, but also to design the product in such a way that it can be manufactured as easily and
as cost effectively as possible. As a minimum, we test design features, verify functionality and identify issues as early as possible and
before production.
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FROM UNSOA TO UNSOS:

AN ENGINEERING CHALLENGE...
‘…UNSOS replaces the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in
Somalia (UNSOA), and is providing critical logistic and life support to the African Union
Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Somali National Army (SNA), the United Nations Assistance
Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group (SEMG).
UNSOS currently supports 21,126 uniformed personnel in the largest UN mandated peace
support operation. In addition, UNSOS will also support 10,900 Somali National Army
personnel participating in its joint operations with AMISOM…’
Christian Henze, Chief Engineer ESDC was assigned to UNSOA in February 2015 for a one-year period. In
November of the same year the Security Council established, by resolution 2245, the United Nations Support
Office in Somalia (UNSOS). Christian was the Deputy Chief Engineer, based in Mogadishu.
The Mogadishu section workplan was based on the results-based budget (RBB) performance indicators including
support to the following groups:
AMISOM
- Complete: Baidoa Sector Hub; Transit Camp (Tent City) in MIA; L2 Hospital in Baledogle; underground bunkers
in MIA
- Establish: Baledogle and Belet Weyne Sector Hubs
- Construct: Force HQ; PX and Amal bank facilities; Dhobley and new Kismayo Sector Hubs
- Operate and maintain: 7 Sector Hubs; 120 UNOE water purification plants and 20 wells + 4 COE donated water
plants; 30 UNOE wastewater treatment plants in 5 locations; 475 UNOE generators in 65 locations; 35 power-
houses at 30 locations
Christian Henze, former Deputy Chief Engineer - Provide: potable water at 55 tactical locations; training for 140 new AMISOM plant and equipment technicians
UNSOA/UNSOS
- Drill: 5 boreholes
UNSOM
- Complete: Villa Nabad as interim MOSS compliant MHQ including kitchen/dining facilities;
MOSS compliant Office Buildings at Villa Somalia for FGS and UNSOM personnel; MOSS
related works at Belet Weyne Sector Hub
- Construct: MOSS compliant accommodation in MIA, Baidoa and Beletnweyne
- Operate and maintain: MOSS compliant accommodation and offices at interim UNSOM office
in Kismayo; 6 UNSOM MHQ/RHQ offices
MIA Construction of duck and cover security
prototype with Dusan Radic UNSOA/UNSOS
- Complete: Phase VI, V-B and V-C; MOSS related works at Beletnweyne Sector Hub
- Construct: Swing Space Area for implementation of 5-year Master Plan; MOSS compliant
accommodation in Baidoa and Beletweyne; Phase VII, including underground bunker, for
future UNSOA/UNSOM deployment; Overhead Protection (OHP) at MIA
- Operate and maintain: 5 UNSOA camps/support hubs; UNSOA Logistics Base in Mogadishu
- stablish: One Stop Shop (URS) to improve client orientation and customer satisfaction
- Implement: invoice/billing system for all accommodation and offices
UN Guard Unit
- Complete: UNGU Phase 1 Camp including MIA perimeter extension; Access Control and
Security Upgrades based on December 2014 Attack on MIA
- Construct: UNGU Phase 2 Camp extension and L1 Hospital
- Operate and maintain: UNGU temporary camps at four locations and UNGU Phase 1 Camp
Villa Nabad - Installation of additional UNMAS/ European Union (EU)/ Agencies, Funds and Programme (AFP) and others
gates with Maryan Ahmed
- Operate and maintain: UNMAS camp from October 2015 (jointly); EU compound
- Provide: accommodation to AFP personnel
- Complete: Chinese embassy facilities at MIA
Support to Federal Government of Somalia (FGS)

- Complete: Highdescription
Level ofPartnership
the photo Forum [HLPF] and National Consultative Forum [NCF]
facilities
- Construct: Afisiona Somali Police compound; ablution blocks and septic tank at Villa Somalia
- Operate and maintain: Villa Somalia
The engineering team, consisting of 15 UN staff and 20 ICs, Consultants and personnel
provided through a third-party contractor (CTG) spread over various sectors, was very
effective though largely understaffed considering the challenging goals (above) that needed to
Baidoa - Inspection of MOSS accommodation with Heiko Wissenbach,
be achieved.
Herbert Pechek, Ahmed Agabein, Ziegward Soriano and Jeremy Ashcroft
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The team effectively managed approximately 40 engineering service contracts with

an estimated total NTE of US$100M. The Planning and Design Team in Nairobi,
under Abhinav Wakhloo’s leadership, was responsible for the extension of existing,
and the establishment of new, contracts. The biggest challenge was mostly their
timely procurement. The close cooperation between engineering teams in Mogadi-
shu and Nairobi worked very well.
Upon taking on the assignment, one of the first actions was to establish proper
coordination and communication with JSOC, AMISOM engineers and AU civilian
engineers. We set up regular meetings with AU/AMISOM engineers in chair to
address and follow up on all their pressing issues. In order to further enhance our
partnership and to build an engineering team, we also celebrated the successful
completion of joint projects with large barbecues.
Baidoa - Inspection of septic tank with Heiko Wissenbach, Herbert Pechek,
Ahmed Agabein, Ziegward Soriano and Jeremy Ashcroft
After one year in Mogadishu, a fully functional multidisciplinary
engineering team, consisting of civilian and military elements,
had bonded and was effectively working hand in hand.
Engineering ensured the timely review and approval of Work
Orders and were able to prioritize and coordinate the provision
of field defense supplies to AMISOM forward locations.
To sum it up, the Engineering team managed to achieve all its

goals despite many security related incidents and typical
mission challenges.
Inspection of Baledogle with Elijah Munga, Yuh Ling Sew,

Rufus Bass and Jagtar Singh
“I felt very welcome in UNSOA/UNSOS surrounded

by a great team… a part of me remained in
Mogadishu.”
Christian
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A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ESDC PRODUCTS
THE ENGINEERING DATABASE

It’s been 8 years since a team of four decided that it was important enough to go the extra mile and establish
an online engineering database. At the heart of this idea was Christian Henze, the Chief Engineer, whose
vision went beyond the challenges of being a small under-resourced team needing to support the multitudes
of engineers in the field. Both the team and the database have grown and borne fruit, so to speak; expanding
in capacity and coverage.
Since the transfer of Technical Clearance functions to ESDC/GSC in November 2012, 75 (of 191) technically
cleared and recommended project templates have been added with the intention of providing missions with
useful guidance and information for starting project documentation. The database also includes new ESDC
designs and reference material. Some of the recent technically cleared projects, which have been uploaded,
include:
1. Installation and Maintenance Services for a Solar Farm – UNMISS (US$850K)

2. Design Construction Operation Maintenance of Sanitary Landfill – MONUSCO (US$2M) Pamela Treveri, ESDC SharePoint focal point
3. Camp Services – UNISFA (US$5.5M)
4. Construction of Extra Warehouses – UNMISS (US$3.6M)
5. Cleaning Services – UNGSC/UNLB (US$2.3M) QUICK ACCESS TO THE DIFFERENT
6. Provision of Ready Mix Concrete – MONUSCO (US$4.9M) TABS:
7. Supply of Electricity – UNGSC/UNSB-V (US$1.4M)
8. Supply of 4 x 10kVA and 6 x 5kVA Generator Sets – UNIFIL (US$47K) The Engineering Database:
http://esdc.dfs.un.org/default.aspx
9. Cleaning, Housekeeping, Ground Maintenance and Gardening Services – UNMIL (US$2M) The Standards Library:
10. Construction of Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities – UNAMA (US$1.4M) http://esdc.dfs.un.org/StandardsLibrary/default.aspx
Modularization:
http://esdc.dfs.un.org/Modularization/default.aspx
Even better, the database boasts 687 international standards and codes of practice from ASTM, BS EN,
Environmental Compliance Unit:
EUROCODES, IEC, ISO and ICAO. Access to the database will allow you access to this range of interna- http://esdc.dfs.un.org/EnvironmentalComplianceUnit/def
tional design, construction and environmental standards as well. ault.aspx
Newsletters:
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About:
If you are not a registered user, request access at: esdc@un.org or treveri@un.org http://esdc.dfs.un.org/About/default.aspx
THE USG/DFS AT THE GLOBAL SERVICE CENTRE

The USG/DFS, Mr. Atul Khare, visited GSC from 28 – 30 June. He was accompanied by Ms. Elizabeth Rolando, his Chief of
Office.
“LOGISTICS IS THE It is said that charity begins at home and on Wednesday 29 June he focused on GSC. He discussed civilian staffing, was
introduced to the Senior Management Team, interacted with the Service for Geospatial IT & Telecommunications (SGITT),
CORE BUSINESS OF Logistics Service (LS) & Conference and Learning Centre (CLC), lunched with the GSC Tenant Units, held a Town Hall for all
DFS.” GSC staff and held a wrap up session with the SMT and Field Staff Union representatives.
Before Martin Peace, Chief LS (see An Interview with Martin Peace), had started his presentation the USG asserted that,
MR. ATUL KHARE “Logistics is the core business of DFS”. The USG made his vision clear across a number of logistics areas including the
environment, enabling capacities and the management of assets, among others.
The Director GSC, Mr. Paul Buades (see A Message from Our New Director), matched the USG’s call for GSC operational and logistical excellence with a request
for support especially during the on-going civilian staffing review. He underscored the fact that GSC’s capacity to deliver this vision goes hand in hand with the
proposed strategy for staff resource optimization and reprofiling.
What is certain is the impression Mr. Khare left behind amongst the GSC team – his message was
consistent and open, yet simultaneously clear and firm. His ability to recall names, details, accom-
plishments and observations from the minutest of interactions was appreciated.
On Thursday 30 June the Under-Secretary General met with the Prefetto of Brindisi, Mr. Annunziato
Varde and the Mayor of Brindisi. He also visited the European School and World Food Programme
before departing for the Central African Republic.
One of the initiatives of the USG is the REACT project; REACT stands for Rapid Environment and
Climate Technical Assistance Facility. During this same week, his environment team from NY and
colleagues from UNEP met with ESDC to discuss the DFS environment strategy (2016 – 2022).
“The REACT project will allow you to call upon UNEP to provide environmental expertise through
the supply of contract engineers and consultants… The project focus areas will include supporting
the integration of environment and climate issues into supply chain management and supporting
missions in the implementation of investments in energy, waste management, wastewater and
water supply infrastructure.”
The Director GSC (left) and the USG/DFS - Photo by UNLB\Luca Nestola Mr. Khare (Code Cable 0021 dated 6 January 2016)
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ESDC LATEST ARRIVALS

Muhammad Farooq Sabir is a Civil Engineer with a Masters
This is Navin’s third assignment with ESDC. In 2012
in Engineering Management, 17 years’ experience and PMI,
he was instrumental in the development of modulariza-
Prince2 and CIPS certified. He started his career in Pakistan
tion as well as the support of Standing Police Capacity
involved in construction projects with a combined value over
towards the identification of similar modular service
US$9M. He then managed base construction projects
packages. During his 2014 assignment he developed
(US$15M) in Afghanistan (US Army, Corps of Engineers).
scope of works for MINUSMA super camps.
In September 2006, he started with the UN as planning officer in Burundi (ONUB)
where he developed and monitored the mission’s liquidation plans. He subse- Before September 2015, when this latest assignment started, he spent 6
quently deployed to the DRC in 2007 where he managed all engineering activities months in Abyei as Head of the Facilities Management Unit. Since his
in Kinshasa, Kisangani, Dungu and Bukavu. return he has been actively engaged in support to UNSOS for the Mombasa
Support Base and more recently as part of the Technical Review Team.
He joined MINUSTAH in December 2010, where he was in charge of the Port-au- Navin has a Bachelors degree in Architecture from the Institute of Engineer-
Prince field office. He managed structural repair of earthquake affected buildings, ing, Kathmandu. Prior to joining MINUSTAH in 2005, he worked with an
construction of new military camps and construction of buildings for the Govern- engineering consulting firm in Kathmandu as architect for three years.
ment of Haiti under trust funds. In February 2012, he was reassigned to UNIFIL to During his appointment as an Engineering Assistant for about six years in
head the Design, Contract and Real Estate Management unit. He was involved in MINUSTAH he successfully established camps for UN peacekeeping
UMOJA and IPSAS and participated in UMOJA verification testing exercises in troops in various regions of Haiti. After the devastating earthquake that hit
Valencia, Brindisi and Lebanon. He also provided on-ground assistance to Haiti in January 2010, he worked as the construction supervisor on the
UNISFA, UNMIL, MINURSO, UNAMI, RSCE and MONUSCO during UMOJA Interim Mission Headquarters and staff accommodations projects which
implementation. He joined ESDC in February 2016, where he is working with were considered mission critical projects during the aftermath.
Technical Review Team.
Marco Delli Santi holds a Masters degree in Management Engineering from ‘Tor Vergata’ University in Rome, with a specialization in Construc-
tion Management. Since 2003, he has been a construction expert witness for the court of Brindisi and has worked as a freelance engineer in
civil and industrial design and supervision.
Marco joined the UN in October 2006. Since then he has been the Contract Manager for various construction projects, services contracts,
long-term services and construction contracts. Some of the aforementioned contracts focused on the alignment of buildings and infrastructure
assets to international standards for fire prevention and/or explosion hazard areas and he is currently attending a “Fire Prevention Designer”
course to further enhance these skills.
Since August 2013, he has been the GSC UMOJA and IPSAS Real Estate Local Process Expert for which he has developed the GSC Real Estate SOP. In May
2014 he presented the Real Estate Assets Management and Accounting at the Chief Engineers’ Conference. He has also supported several UN field missions
(UNOCA, 2011; UNMISS, 2012; UNSB-V, 2013; RSCE, 2013).
He joined ESDC in January 2016 where he is part of the Project Management Unit.
A THANK YOU TO ANDRES AND SURESH

Within less than a year ESDC has to say goodbye to two important pillars of the team; Andres Gomez-
Jimenez retired at the end of 2015 and Suresh Ramadurgakar who is due to retire in September this year.
The times shared with them, the friendships forged and the successes (big and not so big) achieved have
been an extraordinary part of our personal and working life. We are very proud of what we have accom-
plished thanks to their guidance, expertise, commitment and dedication.
Andres is an experienced architect and, during his Suresh is an outstanding engineer who joined the UN in
long career with the UN (since 1994), he has been a 2004. He worked with UNMIL and later with MONUSCO
valuable resource for the organization. Thanks to his where, among other projects, he was at the forefront of the
creative and innovative approach to projects and planning and establishment of the Regional Support Centre in
issues, he contributed notably through various field Entebbe (RSCE). His contributions have been instrumental in
assignments (UNMIK, UNTAET, SRSG IRAQ, optimizing engineering solutions and available resources.
MINURCAT, UNHQ, UNOWA, UNSOA/UNSOS) and
special projects (development of standard templates With ESDC Suresh has shared his extensive knowledge of
for SOWs, draft of Manual of Standard Building Specifications). His original structural design and civil engineering, led the Project Management Team and
designs and exceptional out of the box ideas enabled the team to demon- contributed to various initiatives including the development of the Platform for
strate progress against very complex projects. Major Construction Projects Governance. We will miss his words of wisdom and his
exceptional approach to working as part of our team.
ESDC takes this opportunity to give due recognition to them for successfully reaching a milestone in their lives and
careers. We formally thank them, both as our colleagues and as our good friends. Above all, we celebrate with them
as they begin to write the next chapter in the story of their lives.
Although we cannot capture what you mean to each individual fully, we hope you will accept
this as a big thank you for all the hard work and contributions to our section, and the United
Nations, over the years.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
AN EMERGING PRIORITY
The biggest environmental challenge and concern of field missions today is solid waste (including hazardous) and
wastewater management; looking at most Environment Action Plans, these areas cover at least 75% of gaps in envi-
ronmental management.
As if this isn’t bad enough, one of the biggest misconceptions in waste management is that individual actions do not make any difference; that efficient and effective
waste management cannot be achieved at the grassroots level. However, regardless of territories and boundaries, pollution affects everybody. UN peacekeeping
must rise to the challenge and do its part to make a difference in this area.
Between October 2014 and July 2015 ESDC worked with MWH S.p.A, a consulting firm, to comprehensively investigate and assess sustainable solid waste
management solutions for our field missions in accordance with internationally acceptable standards.
The consultant carried out a survey, by questionnaire, of ONUCI, UNAMID, MONUSCO, MINUSTAH and UNIFIL to assess field mission realities in scope and
context and to obtain a comprehensive picture of solid waste management practices, challenges and all other pertinent information as it relates to solid waste
handling, treatment and disposal.
THE STUDY FOCUSED ON PROVIDING WASTE MANAGEMENT

SOLUTIONS THAT ARE:
- Modular
- Cost effective
- Applicable to the widest range of sites
- Robust and simple
- Easy to operate and maintain
- Environmentally friendly
- Independent from external contractors
IT WAS ESTABLISHED THAT: The MWH S.p.A. team with Kingsley (first left), Jacquelyn (third left) and
- The estimated solid waste generated per capita is 1.54 kg/person/day Pamela (second right) after the final presentation (September 2015)
- At least 60% of waste produced is organic in nature

- Organic and paper waste constitute more than 75% of all waste produced – focus on these areas will result in the biggest positive impact
- There are realizable economies of scale resulting from the adoption of centralized facilities in waste treatment and disposal
- Population thresholds for economical applicability are 250, 500, 1000 and >1000
- Climate conditions, i.e. humid vs. dry, are a major determinant in selecting viable solutions
Possibly the most significant outcome from this study is information to provide a basis for waste management planning and budgetary purposes. Planning in the
sense that detailed and specific information is provided and budgetary in the sense that since improved waste management will cost the organization more,
justification can now be based on independently investigated and validated facts/conclusions that relate directly to our peacekeeping realities.
ESDC now has a complete waste management solution package that can be efficiently and effectively tailored to suit any mission’s needs. The package includes
technical specifications, drawings and cost estimates for:
- Sanitary landfills (MONUSCO currently procuring for Goma)
- Small scale incinerators ESTIMATED COSTS
- Shredders
- Compactors CAPEX OPEX
- Sludge drying systems Technology
(USD) (USD/year)
The complete range of data including the basis of each
design, health and safety requirements, recommended Sanitary Landifll1 60,000 - 145,000 2,500 - 6,000
training, PPE and cost benefit analysis is available to
download from http://esdc.dfs.un.org (see A Wealth of
Small scale incinerators2 155,000 - 460,000 50,000 - 101,000
Information). The next significant step will be to
establish the relevant systems contracts to readily avail
Shredders 21,000 1,000
waste management equipment, spares and, most
importantly, technical support to the field.
Compactors 15,600 600
Although it may appear that we have neglected hazard-
ous waste and wastewater, this is not the case. ESDC Sludge drying system3 4,500 - 38,000 2,500 - 21,000
has already initiated a detailed wastewater manage-
ment solution which commenced Phase I in May this 1. Depending on site size, in dry climates (bigger sizes)
year. 2. Depending on site size; OPEX strongly depends on diesel consumption due to low LHV of the waste
3. Depending on site size; OPEX are based exclusively on the sacks required for one year of operation
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AN INTERVIEW
WITH
CHIEF LOGISTICS SERVICE/GSC - JUNE 2016
Why are you here today?

I am here today as a result of numerous moves between Missions and HQ and, most importantly, I have seen first-hand how GSC Logistics enables and supports
the Field in so many operational, technical and practical areas.
What was your journey like to get here?

After 27 years of service with the United Nations, it has been a long and satisfying journey which has involved a steep learning curve for me and even steeper
personal growth. That’s all down to the numerous experiences, both good and bad. I have met so many dedicated colleagues along the way, and it has been a
personal triumph that many of them have become not just colleagues, but friends too.
What are you most passionate about?

My job. I just love it! I am so proud to be working with the UN and to know that in my humble way I am making my contribution to world peace.
Tell us about a time when you failed.

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry! I personally prefer the word “challenge”; difficult as they can be, I have viewed these challenges as opportuni-
ties to be creative and to open up new horizons and possibilities. I have gained experience, learnt many lessons and implemented improvements.
How have you approached change in recent years?

In short, I believe in embracing change and have always tried to see the logic in it and to identify opportunities to improve and add value to how we do business.
Being a catalyst of change is also important.
When it's all over, how do you want to be remembered?

Well, I have got about 10 more years to go before I retire and there is still a lot that I would like to do and achieve. At this stage I would like to be remembered as
someone who delivered on the task at hand, in a caring and meaningful manner.
Assuming there is only one job that you could apply for at this stage of your career, where would you apply and why?
I think at my present level, the one job that I would like to do is that of a CMS as it would allow me to develop further, and to give even more back to the Organisa-
tion.
The 2016/17 budget has recently been approved; what do you have planned for Logistics Services this year?
One of the biggest pushes this year will be to tackle an important item on the agenda of USG DFS, that of working to improve the environment through engineering
solutions.
What do you do when you are not working?

There are many things that I do when I am not working, but I believe the one that I really enjoy is organising and participating in wine appreciation and tasting trips
to local vineyards with friends.
Describe yourself in one word.

Realistic. I chose this word as it has so many other meanings associated with it. My feet are firmly on the ground.
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