Quantity Surveyor

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The Quantity Surveyor will be part of the Common Premises Management team. The assignment will involve providing support towards various construction works; i.e. measurement of executed construction works and valuating claims made by the contractor to ensure that the construction projects are carried out in a cost-effective manner. The UN Volunteer will also assist in the production of bills of quantities and material schedules for ongoing construction projects.

Under the managerial supervision of the UNDP Operations Manager in Dar es Salaam and in Zanzibar, the Quantity Surveyor will be will perform the following tasks:

• Supervise and monitor on a daily basis civil and structural works to be carried out at the UN Premises and any other sites as required; • Assist in providing quality control, and reporting on civil and structural works to be carried out at the UN house and Annex Premises; • Execute surveys and measurements of existing buildings at the UN Premises or selected areas for future developments; • Produce structural drawings as needed; • Produce bills of quantities and material schedules; • Valuate the Contractor’s claims for payment; • Record variations and costs of ongoing projects; • Participate in tender evaluations; • Carry out site inspections and produce progress reports for on-going construction works; • Support the Operations Management Team Working Group on administrative issues; • Perform any other construction and building refurbishment related tasks as needed.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

preparation of building cost estimates, material schedules, bills of quantities and construction management; • Computer proficiency in AutoCAD and all MS office; Excel, word, PowerPoint; • Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks in demanding working conditions that have short deadlines; • Ability towards analytical and creative thinking for rapid solutions; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners and authorities at different levels; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in UNDP and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development.

Tanzania has an area of 947,300sq km and is in eastern Africa on the Indian ocean. It shares its longest borders with Kenya (to the northeast) and Mozambique (to the southeast), but also borders Burundi, the Democratic republic of Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. To the east, Tanzania is bordered by the Indian ocean. Three of Africa’s largest lakes also border sections of the country; Lake Victoria in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and lake Nyasa in the southwest. Tanzania is made up of three geographical regions: the islands and coastal plains in the east, a saucer-shaped plateau in the center and west, and the highlands in the northeast. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa standing at 5,895m, lies in these northeastern highlands. Another special geographical feature is the Great Rift Valley, which cuts through the center of the country. Tanzania’s climate varies from tropical in the coastal areas to temperate in the highlands. In the coastal plains and plateau regions, temperatures range from 25-31°C during the hottest months (November - February) and 15-20°C in the coldest months (May - August). Temperatures in the highlands range between 10-20°C.

There are about 55.5 million people living in Tanzania with 51% female population. The population is particularly concentrated in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar City and their metro areas. Despite these urban centers, just under 70% of the people living in Tanzania still reside in rural areas. Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania, as the major port and economic center. Most Ministries, Government offices, embassies and UN Offices are currently based in this city. However, the Government has started relocating to the capital city, Dodoma.

Dar es Salaam is situated on the coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is an international and multicultural city with a mix of religions. There is a wide range of facilities available, including numerous shopping centers, movie theatres, restaurants and many new developments planned. The living conditions in Dar es Salaam are comfortable although pricy in certain neighborhoods and there are issues with poor infrastructure, so alternative back-up solutions and generators, as well as water tanks, are common. It is a beautiful and safe location. There are good international education facilities and some health facilities with good standards.

Tanzania is one of the most diverse countries in Africa. On the mainland, around 99% of the population is ethnically African, coming from over 120 different tribes, almost all of them Bantu. On Zanzibar, the people are of Arab, African, or mixed Arab and African descent. Kiswahili (Swahili) and English are both official languages.

Kiswahili is the lingua franca of central and eastern Africa and the country’s unifying language. Most people living in Tanzania speak one of the 158 local languages as their first language. Arabic is widely spoken on Zanzibar. English is the primary language of business, government administration, and higher education.