Construction Engineer

Volunteering Logistics & Procurement Engineering

Overview

Monitor construction activities and provide technical support.

You have:

• Years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (or drafting equivalent software), Excel and MS Word required, familiarity with other software programs a plus.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Emergency experience an advantage.
• Flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

Contract

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

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of UNICEF project or flagship programming initiative, among others. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Construction Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (School infrastructures, Health Center, WASH facilities, office premises etc.) and providing technical support on managing construction and rehabilitation activities

Summary of key functions/accountabilities 1- Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and coordination with Government counterparts 2- Preparation of design and technical documents 3- Support to procurement process 4- Monitoring of construction projects Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations  Provide technical support in matter of construction project management to Programme/Operations sections; provide information to Programme on construction related activities to include them in their AWP.  Provide assistance to Programme /Operations sections through involvement in construction project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference.  Attend technical cooperation meetings; prepare PPT presentations on projects' progress; undertake follow-up actions in relation to project implementation and monitoring.  Provide Programme/Operations sections with information on projects' progress; undertake appropriate actions to overcome technical obstacles prepare reports on projects' progress.

Preparation of design and technical documents  Draft the scope of construction works based on Programme/ Operations requirements, budget and site limitations; define deliverables and payment modality.  Apply UNICEF norms and standards (child-friendly, accessibility, MOSS, MORSS, etc.) to construction projects, taking into consideration the local environment and available materials; verify if compliance with green building standards is required in coordination with DFAM Field Support Unit.  Check technical documents related to construction (design drawings, technical specifications and bills of quantities); verify whether they are clear, complete and compliant to programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficiency and accessibility requirements; undertake the actions required to endorse these technical documents by relevant ministries.  Follow up with the designing firms and government entities for obtaining all permits required for construction activities prior initiating works. Support to procurement process  Assist Supply section in preparation of LPA requests and CRC submissions with supporting documents related to construction activities.  Updated on regular basis the shortlist of potential construction companies and engineering firms available in the local market.  Prepare tender documents in relation to construction works and engineering services; attend bidders' conference and present the technical components of the tender; draft answers on technical questions raised by the bidders during the tendering.  Support Supply section in organizing bidders' conference and site visits; participate in the evaluation of technical proposals received and draft technical recommendation; if needed, provide support to Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals. Monitoring of construction projects  Participate in the kick-off meeting of construction works with the construction company, the engineering firm and relevant government counterparts.  Provide close monitoring on construction activities by undertaking regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services; follow up progress for each activity per milestones and review site supervision reports to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and timeline; verify quality and precautions on health and safety standards on ground.  Use effective monitoring and supervision tools to ensure easily assessment of works quality, progress, and performance of engineering firms and construction companies during the entire duration of the project.  Provide assistance to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract management, amendments, variations, duration extensions, applying liquidated damages, etc., compile and archive project documents, minutes, correspondence, instructions, etc.  Participate in the partial, substantial and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; prepare and issue relevant certificates.  Prepare Contract Performance Evaluation; provide assistance to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract close-out in VISION; draft the final completion report with the lessons learned.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required.  Proficiency with Auto cad (or drafting equivalent software), Xcel and MS Word required, familiarity with other software programs a plus.  Understanding of development and humanitarian work.  Emergency experience an advantage.

Afghanistan is a unique country and UNICEF is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

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