UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Code
UNOPS/2011/SDOC/CSS/VA061 Post Title
Project Engineer (Multiple Positions)
Post Level IICA-Level 1 (International Individual Contractor Agreement) Position status Non-rotational
Project Title Various Org Unit AFO – SSOC
Duty Station Juba and other states, South SUDAN (non-family)
Duration
3 – 12 months
Closing Date
October 21st, 2011
Background
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) – South Sudan Operations Centre (SSOC) is based in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. Current SSOC operations are largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including designing, constructing and rehabilitating roads and bridges, schools, clinics and Government and Ministry offices. SSOC also procures goods and services for a number of partners and provides logistics and operational support to institutions in South Sudan with the overall objective to support partners in achieving their programme goals.
UNOPS–SSOC works with various partners including the government ministries of South Sudan, donors, and United Nations agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union (EU), the Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Engineer will report directly to their Line Manager for the respective project and will be accountable for the following specific responsibilities: • Management of all works on-site to ensure compliance with UNOPS Policy and Procedures and contractual requirements. • Management, documentation and reporting of site expenditure and costs, including, but not limited to, contractor progress claims, casual labour payment and procurement of local materials. • Preparation of detailed engineering drawings required for the proposed project, and provision of inputs to the design process, if required. • Assist in the preparation of tender documents, BOQ, evaluation of tenders, finalization of contracts for construction and/or rehabilitation works. • Undertake field visits whenever required to resolve discrepancies in construction drawings issued, and where required, recommend modifications on the contract documents, specifications, drawings, Bill of Quantities for the construction and rehabilitation of projects. • Identification of site / work package risks, preparation of risk assessments and implementation of approved risk mitigation measures. • Ensuring all completed works are in accordance with design and quality requirements. Provision of all necessary documentation and test results to confirm quality. • Preparation and maintenance of site or work package records, including documentation of all phases of the project lifecycle. • Preparation of periodic work progress reports, in accordance with donor guidelines for reporting. Immediate reporting to management on all issues affecting progress or security. • Evaluation of contract variations and extension of time notices, including the minimum scope of work, bill of materials, costing and time implications. • Preparation of site instructions, including technical and quality specifications and design works. • Ensuring good working relationships with local authorities, representatives and stakeholders are developed and maintained. • Preparation of draft contractual correspondence, interpreting the contract conditions and specifications, monitoring the progress of work, preparation work plan, S-curve, minutes of meetings, etc. • Performing any other duties deemed necessary by the Line/Project Manager.
The incumbent will be responsible to abide by the security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies • Professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands. • Strong analytical skills. • Accountability. • Planning and Organizing. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Aptitude for political sensitivities. • Team player. • Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced, often stressful environment. • Ability to work in a demanding cultural context with transitional government partners, under challenging physical conditions and poor national infrastructure. • Highly motivated with a positive attitude and problem-solving approach. • Computer skills in the preparation of engineering plans/drawings using AutoCAD or similar drafting software and preparation of contract and project related documents are essential. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and telecommunication systems.
Education/Experience/Language • Master’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil of Construction (Additional years of relevant work experience, in combination with a relevant Bachelor’s degree or Diploma, can substitute for the requirement for Master degree.). • The candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the engineering and construction industry involving design standards, technical specifications, establishing QA/QC systems. • Previous experience in post-conflict/ developing country contexts required. • Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures desirable. • Certification in PRINCE2 or other Project Management Discipline is highly desirable.
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website), via e-mail tovacanciesSDOCInt@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by e-mail.
Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates who are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post. For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.
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