Civil Engineer
Prepare and manage construction projects while ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
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Overview
Prepare and manage construction projects while ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
You have:
- Master degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
- At least 5 years experience in development, management and implementation of construction projects.
- Fluent in English is mandatory.
- Knowledge of French is optional.
- Valid vehicle driving license required.
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Field Engineering Officer / Chief of Unit person the duties of the Civil Engineer will include but are not limited to the following:
- Preparation of construction projects documents including structural details, sketches, bill of quantities, specifications, cost analysis and cost estimations.
- Managing the whole life cycle of the project from design stage up to finalization of the execution with different stakeholders and clients involved.
- Experience in preparing technical documents for procurement solicitations as per Engineering Section requirements.
- Prepare structural calculations and specifications for aboveground and undergrounds structures in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, masonry and stone;
- Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources;
- Preparation of monitoring reports and reporting tools of the progress of the construction activities on sites.
- Coordinate the above-mentioned tasks with other works and other engineers included in the project such as electrical engineers, water sanitation, environmental engineers.
- Assist other units such as Operations, Infrastructure, etc. when required and liaise frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor
- Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, plot dimensions, existing structuresdrainage and other data required for building site selection;
- Ensure that the works meet the engineering standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and internal SOPs of the sections
- Ensure that the works meet the environmental procedures within the mission;
- Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions of materials; ensure that minimum stock levels are maintained at all times;
- Ensure that quality control procedures are in place during implementation of the works on site.
- When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
- Perform other related duties as may be required.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Civil Engineer / Architecture or similar discipline related to construction.
An additional 2 years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) may substitute for the requirement for a Master’s degree.
Required experience:
60 Months
Experience remark:
At least 5 year experience in development, management and implementation of construction projects .
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Civil engineering and construction supervision
Area of expertise details:
Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Civil Engineer / Architecture or similar discipline related to construction.
An additional 2 years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) may substitute for the requirement for a Master’s degree.
- Experience in preparation of project documents such as bill of quantities, technical specifications, layouts, cost analysis.
- Experience in managing construction project with different stakeholders
- Experience in basic calculation of underground and above grounds structures.
- Very good computer skills especially for sketching layouts;
- Technological awareness: Experience with MS office software and MS Projects, ability to develop and operate common office management database, engineering and spread sheet applications, CAD software for basic layouts.
- Client orientation: Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement;
- A valid vehicle driving license;
- Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;
- Experience in the East and Central Africa Region is desirable.
- MS Project, AutoCAD, Office package (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
- Fluency in English mandatory.
- Knowledge of French optional (non- mandatory)
Driving license:
Yes
Competencies values:
Client Orientation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.
Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 30 September 2020
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a construction project you managed from start to finish? | This question evaluates your project management skills and experience. | Discuss the project's objectives, your role, key challenges faced, and how you addressed them. |
| How do you ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations? | The interviewer wants to know about your attention to detail and commitment to quality. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders on a project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to develop the skills of junior engineers or support staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you handled a significant challenge during a construction project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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