Construction and Operations Engineer

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement Engineering

Overview

Support UNICEF facilities in Syrian refugee camps through construction and operations oversight.

You have:

• Professional experience in AutoCAD is a must and a good knowledge of Autodesk Revit as an asset.
• Having PMP-PMI certification is an additional advantage.
• Experience in working with refugees is an asset.
• Good experience in MS Project or Primavera P6 is an additional advantage.
• Excellent oral and written skills; good drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

In Syrian refugees’ camps, UNICEF provides a wide range of essential basic services through its comprehensive programs to support children to survive and thrive, educate, have access to clean water and sanitation, and be protected to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will support the UNICEF facilities in Syrian Refugee Camps. This includes schools, Makani, cinema Zaatari, playgrounds, and youth centers. The role involves assisting in project planning, construction supervision, and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Additionally, the candidate will help ensure that UNICEF facilities are safe, accessible and welcoming to all children.

Additional Information: National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,101.58; • Annual and learning leaves; • Free Medical and life insurance; • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the direct Supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs Officer, the UN Volunteer will: • Oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the construction project lifecycle for new sites and facilities within the Syrian Refugee Camps. • Monitor the regular maintenance activities for UNICEF facilities in the camps, including Schools, Makani & Youth centers, and Cinema Zaatari. • Support the development of project plans, including budgeting, cost estimation, scope, and scheduling. • Prepare and manage bidding documents, including statements of work, technical specifications, BOQs, technical drawings, and timelines. • Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with quality standards through effective quality control and assurance. • Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders. • Assist in establishing techniques and plans to manage workload demands, considering maintenance costs, regulations, and potential environmental hazards. • Support the creation of site material databases and provide daily updates on labor productivity and project progress. • Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to local and UNICEF standards and regulations. • Conduct regular site visits to the Syrian refugee camps to monitor construction and maintenance activities. • Verify and review the weekly and monthly reports submitted by operational contractors/partners to meet maintenance objectives. • Represent UNICEF in assigned meetings. • Attend internal and external meetings, including section meetings, camp coordination meetings, and weekly/monthly meetings with contractors/partners. • Provide weekly and monthly reports on construction progress. • Offer technical support for donor reports and verify maintenance reports submitted by operational contractors. • Support the operational contractor as needed with maintenance activities for UNICEF facilities.

Core Values: • Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Sustainability

Core Competencies • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness • Works Collaboratively with others • Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Innovates and Embraces Change • Thinks and Acts Strategically • Drive to achieve impactful results • Manages ambiguity and complexity

direct project implementation including construction, maintenance, and operations activities .
• Professional experience in AutoCAD is a must and a good knowledge of Autodesk Revit as an asset. • Having PMP-PMI certification is an additional advantage. • Experience in working with refugees is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organizations. • Good experience in MS Project or Primavera P6 is an additional advantage. • Excellent oral and written skills; good drafting, formulation, and reporting skills. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.). • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Sound security awareness and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health, and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.

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