Quality Engineering Technician- Senior Assistant - Retainer

Contract

This is a LICA-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA-5 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO) exciting career opportunity

UNOPS-ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Quality Engineering Technician- Senior Assistant to be based in Aweil West, Pariang, Pochalla, Maban, Mundri West, Gogrial West, Torit, Pibor and Raja - South Sudan

****Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply.****

Under the overall supervision of the Project Management Support Officer (PMSO), the Quality Engineering Technician- Senior Assistant is required to support the e technical design, feasibility study, and quality control and follow-up the implementation of the identified public works activities at the field level.

Functional Responsibilities

The Quality Engineering Technician- Senior Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitor the Implementation of all identified public works;
• Guide the community in selection of cost effective sub-projects;
• In consultation with the Environmental and Social Safeguards Assistant, ensure environmental and social safeguards are implemented in all public works activities;
• Provide overall guidance to community mobilization assistant, mobilization clerks and public works clerk on all field level public works activities;
• Contribute in the formation of public works supervisory structure that includes, community level (foreman that oversees all targeted groups and headman in charge of individual groups), and counterpart officials from the government;
• Liaise with the State Ministry of Physical infrastructure for synergy in public works related activities;
• Ensure proper distribution of public works tools to different project sites based on selected sub projects;
• Do routine checks of tool storage facilities in each boma/quarter councils;
• Carry out periodic tools verification to ensure that areas were tool breakages or losses are experienced get timely replacements;
• Support provision of training at the grass roots level for the communities;
• Implement principles and safety rules to be applied to identified public works activities;
• Contribute to the preparation and operationalization of the monitoring and evaluation system of the PW programme;

• Produce reports for all activities undertaken monthly, quarterly and annually.

  Impact of Results

The Quality Engineering Technician- Senior Assistant will assist the Quality Engineer in ensuring that the labour intensive public work activities are selected and implemented in compliance with the project Social and Environmental safeguards. Furthermore, he/she will always address social and environmental issues at the field site before escalating it.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• Secondary School Certificate is required.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering, or related field is an added advantage.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering, or related field is an asset.

  Work Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in public works activities with Secondary School Certificate is required. OR

• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in public works activities with Diploma OR
• Minimum of one (1) year professional experience in public works activities with Degree.
• Good communication skills is an asset.

• Experience implementing World Bank funded projects is an asset.

  Language requirement

• Fluency in written, reading and oral English required;

• Knowledge of Local Arabic language is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA) Contract level: LICA 5 - Support

Contract duration: Retainer contract, up to 15 months (max. 180 working days), subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx .

This is a local position, and hence is open to South Sudanese nationals only.

Contract level: LICA 8- Specialist Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information -South Sudan

The UNOPS South Sudan office helps a wide range of local and international partners improve the lives of the South Sudanese people by implementing infrastructure and procurement projects. All UNOPS operations have an increasing emphasis on developing national capacities and considering gender, environmental and community concerns. UNOPS is working in a range of sectors in South Sudan including: transport, education, health, post-conflict stabilization and emergency response.