Team Assistant
Ensure smooth coordination and reporting for projects in the UN-House.
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Overview
Ensure smooth coordination and reporting for projects in the UN-House.
You have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related area is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in budget monitoring and cost estimates, site engineering, and experience with ERP software is required.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Result of Service The team assistant will ensure a smooth flow of works and conduct a proper coordination with the contractors who are or will be awarded the projects in the UN-House. The team assistant will conduct daily site visits and submit weekly reports to the project manager. Also, he/she will make sure all works are compliant with the specifications and security safety rules and regulations.
Work Location UN-House ESCWA
Expected duration 6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities The team assistant will be reporting to the project manager under the facilities and assets management section. He/she will be managing day-to-day project implementation and overall coordination of project outcomes, monitoring schedule of works and assessing cost implications.
His/her responsibilities include applying value engineering when needed, conducting regular site visits, reviewing and monitoring contractor’s program of works.
The team assistant will be providing the needed support in preparing and compiling tender documents (BOQ, drawings and specifications) and their evaluation during the awarding procedure.
Also, he/she will be supporting the team in preparing yearly budget for regular works and projects. He/she will be recording and updating records of all critical deliveries in the department such as Fuel, Diesel and Water supplies.
Qualifications/special skills A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related area is required.
All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of work experience in budget monitoring and cost estimates, site engineering, and experience with ERP software is required.
Languages Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA.
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required and knowledge of French is desirable.
Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to coordinate multiple contractors on a project? | This question assesses your project coordination experience and ability to manage stakeholders. | Provide a specific example that demonstrates your organizational skills and ability to solve conflicts. |
| How do you ensure compliance with safety regulations during site inspections? | The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of safety standards and how you apply them. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective budget monitoring? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple project deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with preparing tender documents. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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