International Consultant in the Management and Monitoring of Construction Projects, Bujumbura, Burundi (7 mois)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

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UNICEF Burundi continues to support the Government of Burundi through the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of National Education to analyze the needs and implement the infrastructures programs required that will strengthen basic services and respond to emergencies, in line with sectoral plans and the emergency response plan. Eight new communal hospitals will benefit an emergency construction of 24 isolation and hospitalization blocks by April 2022. It will improve the capacity to care for patients with contagious epidemies and Covid19 pandemic. And 234 new classrooms with equipment are to be completed by December 2022 in 34 hills. In addition, infrastructures construction are ongoing in pre-schools, in other basic schools and in some health centres of the country, including responses to humanitarian emergencies and climate change mitigation and adaptation. UNICEF Burundi plans to recruit on (1) International Consultant to reinforce the Construction Unit and support in the implementation of construction projects with a focus school infrastructures and the improvement of construction project monitoring tools.

How can you make a difference?

- Support to the Construction Manager in the coordination, quality assurance of the feasibility studies and project design documents (APS, APD, DAO) elaborated by the Engineering offices in the framework of the 234 classrooms construction projects and other associated school infrastructures in partnership with the GPE; - Support to the Construction Manager in LTAs requests for the 234 classrooms construction projects (GPE fund) - Accompany the Construction Unit in the preparation and start of the construction for the 234 schools; - Update the Digital Mapping of ongoing construction projects for the year 2021/2022 according to the Construction Manager directives; - Develop and harmonize monitoring tools for construction projects and reinforce the capacity of the national staff as well as counterparts; - Collaborate with the Supply Unit and carry out the analysis of expression of interests received from Construction companies in order to update the list of companies according to their categories and level of qualification. This task will help in restricted consultation or in LTA contracts preparation if needed.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• • A Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or a relevant technical discipline related to Design/Construction from a recognized University/Institution. • A Bachelor's Degree in any of the above disciplines with seven years of relevant work experience could be considered but will not prioritized. • A minimum of five (5) years experience working on construction project management and contractors’ coordination is required • Experience of working in the East Africa context is highly desirable. • Experience of working with the UN systems in similar function is highly desirable. • Proficiency with AutoCAD (or drafting equivalent software), GIS Software, and MS Project (or equivalent software), Excel, Word required, familiarity with other software programs is required. • Ability to work productively in a multi-cultural environment; willingness to travel and live in locations with difficult conditions is highly desirable. • A high level of interpersonal, management skills, integrity and ability to work with complex teams required. • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision required. • Fluency in French is required. Knowledge of English is a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.