Project Engineer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and/or in close coordination with the State Engineer, Engineering Section, the UNV Project Engineer (Civil Engineer) is responsible for the following duties:

• Prepare on camp construction plan to construct UN camp and compound;
• Perfom on water and wastewater management plan and prepare SOR /SOW;
• Perform on managing airport, road, bridge and culvert site survey on UNMISS main supply route and prepare survey and design report for its implementiton;
• Prepare BOQ, cost estimate, drawings, Statement of Work (SOW), technical specifications and bidding documents for mission engineering projects / programs both in house /outsourced projects;
• Perform on frequent for site visit to monitor the project activities and advise technical check/matters of implementing quality control activities, design, working drawing, health & safety measure;
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance activities and effective implementation of projects;
• Conduct Technical Evaluations of Bids and prepare Technical Evaluation Reports for projects;
• Represent on behalf of Engineering and provide response on technical matters;
• Coordinate with concerned reconstruction authority and others project stakeholders in the project management and reporting of all on­ going engineering projects;
• Conduct site assessments for construction works and other engineering projects;
• Liaise with project stakeholders to implement project activities;
• Ensurie of timely issuance, delivery and correct prioritization of Engineering Supplies, Materials and Equipment;
• Identifying all routine engineering project requirements within project management team; preparing, implementing and controlling appropriate methods to cater for them; ensuring optimal utilization of available resources in order to provide engineering project management support to Mission clients and Field Locations;
• Maintain accurate project records and files;
• Update the project DASH board on weekly basis and report to pillar heads;
• Monitor, review, and coordinate project design and construction in Engineering work with Field Engineers in the Project Management and reporting of all on-going Priority Projects within the Mission;
• Prepare as built drawings, design, cost estimate, scope of work, technical specification, raising shopping carts for various types of engineering projects and technical evaluation of the bids;
• Verification of work progress, measurements, quality test result and payment certification;
• Perform other tasks as per requirement of the section.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

• Degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited and internationally or nationally recognized university;
  • Registered Engineer with an internationally recognised body is desirable.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

• Three years of active professional experience with consulting architects/engineers and international construction business;
• Experience in airfield, roads and bridge, camp construction;
• Experience in water and wastewater management skills;
• Project management experience;
• Experience in a multi-national organisational environment is desirable;
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritise tasks and handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion;
• Have a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive a manual 4x4 vehicle.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Civil engineering and construction supervision

Area of expertise details:

• Solid computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc);
• Proficiency in AutoCad;
• Microsoft Project;
• Prince 2 or PMP Certification is desirable.

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 05th May 2021