Cost and Quantity Surveyor, SC5 Mogadishu

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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Date of Issue: 12 August 2021 Closing Date: 25 August 2021

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Cost and Quantity Surveyor shall report directly to the WFP Lead Engineer and ultimately to the Head of Administration and to the Head of Field Offices/Project Managers (for respective projects) with the following generic duties: (These duties are generic and thus not all-inclusive).

General Project Duties

• As delegated by the Project Engineer; act as WFP construction Engineer’s Representative (ER) and/or Resident Engineer (RE) in the construction phase of the project by providing oversight of technical quality, schedules, and budget, as required; Monitor safety performance of construction contractor, address contractual issues, and maintain a comprehensive system of site records related to construction project(s); Conduct site inspections, approval works and reporting.
• Assist in planning and implementation of the project including use of engineering survey equipment and appropriate technology to deliver the project within schedule.
• Oversee compliance to WFP & Construction Manual requirements, guidelines and prevailing industry standards.
• Maintain projects master data base including budgets and schedules for design and construction project, including appropriate documentation to support full project life cycle for audit purposes.
• Based on the need, conduct engineering site assessments of WFP facilities and provide technical recommendations for all building and infrastructure issues affecting WFP Somalia;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Pre-contract Duties

• Budgetary and cost planning and scheduling and related cost control techniques including projects financial reviews.
• Projects site assessments, scoping, tender documentation, preparation of project bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimates and developing work specifications & particular conditions of contract.
• Support the Engineer and Procurement Unit with projects pre-tender documentation and processes.
• Support the Engineer and Procurement Unit in preparing Work Orders for engineering services.
• Advice on project procurement options and specialist contractual arrangements.
• Support the Engineer and Procurement Unit with projects technical evaluation, analysis, and reports.
• Advice on projects economical contract administration approaches

Post- Contract Duties

• Provide engineering and project management services, including planning and designing the specifications for the CO & SO Projects by applying commonly used engineering calculations and practices;
• Preparation of Engineer’s Valuations, Payment Certificates in coordination with the Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Admin/Finance Units.
• Assist the Engineer with cost control throughout the project; preparation of financial appraisals during the construction stages of the project to keep the Project Managers appraised on the financial valuations and anticipated final accounts.
• Advise on the avoidance and/or settlement of contractual Claims and disputes including evaluation and settlement of Claims as they arise (contract dispute resolution mechanisms including arbitration).
• Assisting in collating As-Built documentation and all necessary confirmations of statutory requirements and consents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics or equal and approved.

Experience:

• At least 4 years of proven Quantity Surveying experience in design and construction of building and infrastructure type projects.
• Experience in Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESSM).
• Experience working with typical FIDIC Contracts packages.
• Proven experience in construction contracts management.
• Registration with recognized national professional regulatory body and/or association.
• Experience working in the humanitarian sector is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Construction Projects Scheduling with demonstrated experience with Primavera Project Planner and Ms. Project Scheduling software.
• Office computer software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Packages.
• Knowledge and ability to use engineering survey equipment

Languages:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in Somali and English is a requirement.

Terms and Conditions:

Contract Duration: 1 year (initial)

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications through E-Recruitment.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.