Project Engineer

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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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022).

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:

• Overseeing the construction and maintenance of all buildings, roads and airstrips , water and waster water projects and all infrastructures within premises or as assigned; • Updating the general site layout plans as well as establishing dates and intervals in order to keep the plans updated as the construction and maintenance progresses; • Preparing project programmes, preliminary designs, scope of works, preliminary cost estimates and implementation schedules for approval; • Updating project schedules in Microsoft Project; • Carrying out technical surveys of existing buildings, roads, airstrips, structures, installations and infrastructure; • Performing all inventory surveys, preliminary designs, detailed designs, material quantifications and supervision for all constructions and maintenance projects and other sites; • Preparing, subject to approval, detailed design proposals comprising all architectural and engineering drawings, such as site plans, buildings and roads layout, section elevations and details, drainage systems, sewer and water network; • Preparing detailed cost estimates and detailed time plans and follow-up schedules for approval; • Preparing complete project documentation for tender and construction, i.e. all architectural and engineering work drawings, descriptions, specifications, bill of quantities, etc., for approval; • Providing appropriate safety notifications and identification of areas and equipment hazardous to persons or property in accordance with building, roads and airstrips maintenance codes and standing regulations; • Traveling to various locations in the area of operations to plan and monitor road work maintenance and repairs; • Providing coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to national personnel; • Performing other related duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

consulting architects/engineers field and national or international construction business;

Project management experience.

Experience in a building construction is desirable.

Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritise tasks, and handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion.

Solid computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc)

Proficiency in AutoCad is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project is required.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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