Civil Engineer (Design)
Contract
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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 overall guidance of the Direct Supervisor and Chief Engineering Section, the Civil Engineer (Design) will perform the following duties:
- Apply complex principles, practices and precedents for initiating and completing project design, drawings and specifications related to new construction or repair of buildings, prefabricated structures, other infrastructure, including production of Bill of Quantities in the UNAMA mission area;
- Produce Concept design, Final Design report, Drawings and Estimates, the candidate must be proficient on Autocad;
- Implement the project, including updating maps and plans;
- Execute detailed engineering activities for the construction and renovation of the existing structure/facilities including preparation of design drawings, sections and technical details, integrating environmental initiatives and modern technologies with economic and functional value;
- Prepare detailed scopes of work of agreed technical options, technical specifications, Bill of Quantities, cost estimates, and bid documents;
- Furnish the detailed construction drawings as necessary during continuance of the contract;
- Supervise and monitor construction work for achieving the expected outputs of the project;
- Record the work measurement and certify the contractor’s interim and final bill of payment;
- Assist for resolution of all contractual issues, including examining the contractor’s claims for variations/ extensions, additional compensations, etc., and prepare recommendations for approval by the Client
- Assist to prepare technical evaluation of the projects;
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements
Required degree level:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments:
University Degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
Required experience:
60 Months
Experience remark:
- An experience of 3 to 5 years in design, Autocad and construction supervision is required.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team environment
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Other premises management/maintenance, supply, or purchasing related experience
Area of expertise details:
Computer literacy in common office software, with excellent knowledge in AutoCad, Computer-aided engineering design programs, Microsoft Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other Office equipment. Knowledge of software applications specific to design and architecture is a plus.
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
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: 03 March 2021