Project Engineer
Support engineering projects management for UNMISS
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Overview
Support engineering projects management for UNMISS
You have:
- Experience in construction or project management is required.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions.
- Commitment to continuous learning and principles of voluntary engagement.
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.
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 Field Coordination Engineer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Work with Field Engineers in the Management Monitoring and reporting of all on-going Mission Projects. • Applying of commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings, roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, and other related structures and activities in the field. • Reviewing Field Engineers resource requirements and coordinate with the relevant sections to ensure efficient supply and delivery of supplies. • Undertaking frequent site visits to monitor the project activities and advise on technical matters. • Conducting for Technical Evaluation of Bids and prepare Technical Evaluation Reports for projects. • Liaise with other engineers and Mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data. • Monitor and ensure proper reporting of cost data on current and planned engineering projects in the mission. • Analyzing project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources. • Identify all routine engineering operational requirements within Engineering Section; 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. • Maintaining of accurate project records and files. • Monitor and report on the implementation of audit recommendations in the field offices. • Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by the Field Coordination Engineer. • Prepare plans for and propose actions to improve the Level of service with regards to engineering service delivery • 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 instance 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.
construction or project management is required. Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point), Microsoft Project.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project you managed and how you ensured its success? | This question assesses your ability to handle challenges and your project management skills. | Discuss a specific project, the challenges faced, your role, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and time management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult team member. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to ensure compliance with safety regulations on your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach mentoring and training junior team members? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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