Expert Project Engineer

Contract

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The Government of Zambia and the United Nations have developed a Joint Programme on Gender Based Violence (GRZ-UNJP-GBV) Phase II (2019-2022) which is a multi-partner programme designed to reduce the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in Zambia. This programme builds on and consolidates the gains made on the GRZ-UN Joint Programme Phase 1 (2012 - 2017). Phase 1 of this programme recorded significant results by providing support to GRZ implementation of the Anti GBV Act No. 1 - 2011.

The overall Phase II GRZ-UNJP focuses on prevention and response at sub-national and national level. The response component includes four key elements, namely; Fast Track Courts (FTCs), One Stop Centres (OSCs), Shelters, and Village Led One Stop Centres (VLOSCs) as avenues for strengthening professional practice through capacity development of service providers such as police officers, social workers, medical workers and legal officers to respond effectively and efficiently to survivors of GBV. This will include an element of strengthening child friendly services for child survivors as well as best interests’ determination for unaccompanied and separated child migrant victims of GBV. Strengthening response also has impact on prevention as communities see that violence and GBV is not acceptable and sanctions will be applied, which serves to discourage would be perpetrators.

The outcomes, outputs and activities are in response to and the result of great engagement and consultation with government, cooperating partners and other national stakeholders.

The GBV II Programme consists of two outcome areas:

1. Increased access to and use of quality prevention and response services by persons at risk of GBV and survivors (including children and adolescents);

2. GBV survivors, those at risk and communities are empowered to break the cycle of abuse.

These two result areas are strongly interlinked with following six outputs at GEN3:

1. Target districts have increased capacity to

Under the overall supervision of the Governance and Gender Advisor and the direct supervision of Gender Programme Coordinator, the Project Engineer will undertake the following tasks:

Project implementation:

    Execute the project according to the project plan and supervise daily works;
    Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured;
    Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project;
    Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project;
    Review the quality of works completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.









Design Development:

    Establish and coordinate the formal and informal communication structure, processes, and procedures for the design development of the project;
    Prepare a detailed construction design and supportive documents based on an updated indicative construction programme;
    Manage, coordinate and integrate the construction design in a sequence to suit the project design and quality requirements in two sites – one after another;
    Conduct and record the appropriate planning, design, coordination, and management meetings, including facilitating inputs for the design on constructability;
    Manage, coordinate and expedite the preparation of all ‘as-built’ drawings and design documentation.







Tender documentation and procurement:

    Provide support in the development of the procurement strategy for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers;
    Ensure appropriate insurances required for the implementation of the project by the contractor(s) are provided during the procurement stage;
    Conduct the reconciliation of tender prices within the project budget;
    Establish the format and procedures for monitoring and control of t

, Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in construction management or related field;
Experience in engineering design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable;
Excellent oral and written skills;
Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners;
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.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
Have affinity with or interest in UNDP, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development.

Solwezi is the capital of the North-Western Province of Zambia with a population of 65,000. Kaonde is the largest tribe represented in the District, however, Lunda and Luvale speaking people are also found in the area. Copper Mining is the major industry present in Solwezi. The Provincial capital has many amenities in place. Most shops and offices are concentrated along the central tarred road. There are several large branches of banks and a modern shopping complex. Several health facilities are equally available.

Chinsali is a town located in the Muchinga Province of Zambia. It is located in the northern part of the country and acts as the provincial headquarters of this province. Chinsali is situated about 180 km from the town of Mpika and approximately 30 km from the Chambeshi River. The Bisa people are the local inhabitants of this area and they are governed by His Royal Highness Chief Chibesakunda. Separated from the northern province in 2011, Muchinga Province is Zambia’s youngest province and consists out of seven districts, namely, Chama, Chinsali, Isoka, Mpika, Nakonde, Shiwang’andu and Mafinga district. The name originated from the Muchinga Mountains, an escarpment that serves as a divide between the Zambezi river and the Congo river, which functions as two major drainage basins.The main rivers flowing through the province are the Luangwa river, the Chambeshi river, and a major branch of both the Zambezi river and Lake Bangweulu. This centrally located province features three top national parks; the Lavushi Manda Park, North Luangwa and South Luangwa National Park. For more information please visit: http://www.zambiatourism.com.