Chief Construction Management Division

Contract

This is a RLG-20 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-20 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to the Director of Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme.

Responsibilities Establishes cost and contract management policies, guidelines, procedures and technical instructions related to tender/contract documentation, including form of contract; updates, plans for revision, and supervises/leads revision of the overall ICID's procedures and technical instructions and construction specification; revises and updates the Agency's methods of measurement for construction and maintenance work; makes sure that the Fields apply these methods correctly; participates in preparation of ICID strategy and in the planning of related activities; assists in budget preparation and in the advocacy and fundraising for the Department interventions; contributes to setting key performance indicators for the Department as related to contracts, measurements and costs.

Is responsible for monitoring the Agency’s construction programme and providing expert technical support and guidance to the Fields in the areas of measurement, cost, application of relevant specifications, progress of works, methods of conducting work and contract management; carries out random technical audits of final accounts, compliance with contract and tender documents, Agency supplied materials and variation orders for construction projects; provides expert technical support and guidance to the Fields in the areas of construction management and ensures adherence to the Agency's relevant standards, procedures and best practice; leads the construction audit exercise for UNRWA’s construction and maintenance projects.

Creates Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) measures to ensure financial control of construction and maintenance projects; sets budget norms for construction and maintenance works and checks accuracy of cost estimates; analyses and advises on responses to commercial risks, including contractual claims.

Prepares and supervises the implementation of staff development plans for the engineering involved in construction management staff and as required Agency-wide, conducts training in his/her area of expertise, including relevant software; develops knowledge relevant to contract conditions and their application and trains technical staff thereon Agency-wide; maintains awareness of the different building contracts in current use understanding and application of health and site safety regulations, measures and issues and their implications on health, safety and environment.

Is responsible for reviewing bills of quantities received from the Fields, preparation of tender documents, integrating and coordinating all aspects of design into bills of quantities for projects in Syria, Lebanon, West Bank, Gaza and Jordan Fields; briefs consultants at HQ (A) and in the Fields, as needed, on quantity surveying issues and reviews their final product to ensure adherence to established Agency standards, procedures and practices.

Monitors costs of construction and maintenance Agency-wide; collects data, analyses information and makes guidance and direction to minimize costs and enhance value for money; leads or serves as a member of teams on planning and conducting value engineering studies; provides advice on post occupancy evaluation concerning facilities management, services and life cycle costing.

Analyses and prepares reports on data related to engineering part of awarded contracts for the Fields and HQ (A) and forwards them to the Director of Infrastructure & Camp Improvement for his/her further action; supervises information management vis-à-vis costs and materials, plant, equipment, workmanship, contractors' lists and projects executed Agency-wide; carries out research and decides on suitable software to manage information and produces relevant reports; coordinates and communicates ICID technical comments on contract proposals related to construction and maintenance submitted for Headquarters Committee on Procurement (HCP) approval and provides technical clearance; reviews and makes expert recommendations on areas related to construction management.

Develops and assists the Fields in preparation of project proposals; supports the Fields in cases of emergency in setting up post conflict planning capacity.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.

- Leading and Supervising. - Managing Complexity and Change . - Deciding and Initiating Action. - Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership. - Planning and Organizing. - Formulating Strategies and Concepts.

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Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution in civil engineering.

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in civil engineering, construction management or project management

Work Experience Ten years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in management and execution of construction projects, five years of which should be in project and contract management and five years at a senior/supervisory level is required.

Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location is required.

Languages Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 3 years ; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary, Grade 20 Monthly basic salary JD 1462.30 plus special occupation allowance (SOA) of 89.30% of the basic salary (SOA may change from time to time). Other benefits: Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable.

Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/ United Nations

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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