Engineer

Contract

This is a NO-C contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR) Cluster is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. This includes various aspects, including the management of infrastructure projects.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To improve health emergencies preparedness and response (EPR), WHO AFRO is establishing regional logistics hubs and launching its SURGE project in various African countries. These initiatives include the development of infrastructure projects in support of the Organization’s programs.

This function will be responsible for planning, designing, and monitoring construction projects at different locations across the Africa Region.

Thus, the Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the detailed design of facilities layouts and associated engineering infrastructures, project contract documentation, implementation of projects utilizing external contractors as well as internal engineering capability as applicable, coordination of multiple sub-contractors, quality control, coordinating consultant teams, database management, configuration management and ensuring that benchmarks and set timelines are met effectively by providing optimal engineering solutions.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will report to the Regional Operations and Logistics Support Lead (1st level supervisor) at the Hub level while under the overall guidance of the Emergency Operations Support and Logistics Manager, who will also be the 2nd level supervisor.

The incumbent is expected to exercise full judgment in adapting or modifying relevant WHO guidelines with regards to designing and managing engineering projects. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate with WHO HQ and United Nations Regional Offices in infrastructure development projects, especially during the planning phases. The incumbent must have the capacity to work independently and exercise professional judgment while promoting the Organization’s interest and reputation.

Under the direct supervision of the project manager assigned by the Head of Emergency Operations Support and Logistics of AFRO, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

• Analyze the project briefs and requirements provided by the project manager and translate them into the requirement for types of procurement documentation, architects, certifying engineers, and quantity surveyors as required, and advise on the project assets, planning, construction, design, and maintenance of major systems and facilities such as buildings, roads, warehouses, space optimization, cargo loading, management systems, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, and related structures.
• Manage engineering services, including electrical networks, mechanical networks, water and sanitation systems, and knowledge of setting up contract documentation utilizing international standards such as NEC and FIDIC.
• Manage, evaluate, review and revise project documents, and analyze design specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility, and cost.
• Recommend solutions to unusual engineering problems as well as review technical studies on engineering topics, developing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of programs and facilities.
• Review calculations on stresses and strain affecting proposed structures considering such factors as estimated load, water pressure, wind resistance, soil characteristics, temperature fluctuations, and the nature of building materials to be used.
• Prepare concepts and documentation requirements for senior management approvals, user approvals, sign-off designs, procurement, and implementation contracts to eventual sign-off and handover.
• Set technical requirements, design scopes, overall implementation timelines, measurables, budgets, and quality control parameters.
• Where relevant, coordinate consulting teams to provide architectural, engineering, quantity surveying, and related design and documentation inputs for full project implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate design development tasks and activities, translating this information into internal and or external reports on a weekly/monthly basis, and provide other technical and management support to senior staff, as and when requested.
• Provide feasible building systems that employ standard construction techniques following established design parameters related to commercial and industrial buildings, focusing on warehousing and storage infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a quality assurance program for all works securing compliance with design standards within two months of appointment.
• Develop Operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals for future maintenance of completed projects, ensure as-built drawings are provided, and camp masterplans are updated to reflect any changes.
• Verify that all tests are performed according to the contract documents and that responsible parties keep proper records and report test results.
• Maintain a presence at the assigned construction site(s) where feasible or assign staff.
• Observe and report external contractors’ work quality compliance as per contract guidelines, including completion of required forms, adhering to agreed work processes, and any other work modifications that are agreed on bi-weekly. This may be delegated to professionals that have been appointed for this purpose.
• Participate in, observe and accurately record and report all field quality testing of installations weekly.
• Monitor and ensure that all agreed work safety precautions (measures) as per contractors’ approved safety plan are fully implemented by the Contractor(s) and report on any breaches.
• Immediately report on any operational issues affecting or might affect the normal construction works related to materials, machinery, tools, and other violations of WHO norms.
• Observe record and report any environmental issues that affect or might affect the surrounding area, such as wastewater leakages or any stagnant water related to any flawed implementation.
• Observe, record, and report all damages to the surrounding infrastructure resulting from construction works or related operational activities.
• Ensure that engineering works (civil, electrical) are completed per the project specifications and the scope of works planning and contract documents.
• Conduct weekly joint inspections to control all construction activities on-site, and approve work certification, invoices, and as-built drawings.
• Analyze and advise on or be involved with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of major systems and facilities such as buildings, roads, warehouses, storage facilities, waste disposal systems, water treatment facilities, and related structures and other engineering activities in the field needed for the logistics support of the intended WHO activities.
• Capture all defects during weekly inspections, address them, and supervise their rectification on time.
• Design support will include the design of camp layouts, roads, water drainage, walkways, engineering services, and reticulation networks (Water, sewer, recycled water, power, and access control. In particular, the coordination of Client needs and requirements, prescribing and allocating of space and facilities within international standards, preparation of Scope of Works, Bill of quantities, Project specifications, and tender evaluation criteria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First University degree in Civil Engineering.

Desirable:

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering.
• Formal training in project management.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, designing and implementing infrastructure projects.

Desirable:

• Relevant field experience in WHO or UN agencies or International NGOs in developing countries.
• Related experience in the context of emergencies or working in hardship locations.

Skills

To ensure the ultimate result of services, the incumbent should also:

• Ensure planned projects are optimally designed and fit for purpose, achieved within approved timelines, executed as planned, and with the right materials and equipment.
• Provide adequate support to management, project manager, colleagues, the professional team, and the contractor to ensure that construction works are carried out as specified in the scope of works and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure coordination between all involved parties so that construction or upgrade works are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all necessary project records are maintained for proper monitoring, control, and reporting.
• Ensure operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals are well developed and all necessary training completed.
• Set up a working monitoring and control system.
• Capturing Client needs, formulating engineering designs and compiling design, and contract documentation.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Communication
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English and French.
• Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the Professional Category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at 29.672,000 XOF (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable).

Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position.
• WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int
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• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background
• verification of final candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/? Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.