WASH Specialist (Engineer-Infastructure), P3, Dnipro, Ukraine, Fixed Term

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This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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Under the direct supervision and guidance of the WASH Manager in Dnipro Field Office (DNFO) of UNICEF Country Office in Ukraine (UCO), the incumbent will be responsible for managing and monitoring all WASH activities to technically, operationally and financially support the rehabilitation, reconstruction and improvement of management of water and sanitation infrastructures in water utilities (vodokanals) within DNFO Area of Responsibility (AOR), together with the provision technical support to targeted vodokanals for institutional strengthening and capacity building.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. • Support the preparation of the WASH annual workplans (AWP) under Pillar 1: Technical assistance and support to rehabilitation/reconstruction of WASH infrastructures through vodokanals
2. • Collaboration with the overall UCO DNFO WASH Unit, particularly with its WASH Manager, promoting efficient and effective internal coordination, and with Government counterparts
3. • Preparation of design and technical documents for WASH infrastructures development
4. • Support to procurement process for WASH infrastructures development
5. • Monitoring of WASH infrastructures construction/investment project portfolios

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1. • Support the preparation of the WASH annual workplans (AWP) under Pillar 1: Technical assistance and support to rehabilitation/reconstruction of WASH infrastructures through vodokanals

• Develop the annual work plan for the WASH infrastructure activities through vodokanals, determining priorities/targets and performance measurements, and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule, quality and performance standards.
• Prepare and collect information required for the annual work plan on regular activities, ongoing projects, and others in the pipeline.
• Manage the WASH Infrastructures sub-unit (Pillar 1) human and financial resources in DNFO AOR, ensuring appropriate staffing deployment (and timely recruitment) according to project’s needs.
• Supervise and coach WASH Infrastructures Unit staff in DNFO. Conduct weekly Unit meetings, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, targets and results expected. In collaboration with WASH Section and the Construction Unit in UCO, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team.

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2. • Collaboration with the overall UCO DNFO WASH Unit, particularly with its WASH Manager, promoting efficient and effective internal coordination, and with Government counterparts

• Provide technical backstopping and support in matter of WASH infrastructures project management to UCO DNFO WASH Program and Operations, and Government counterparts. Contribute with UCO DNFO WASH Program Unit in developing WASH infrastructure development program/project proposals and provide information to UCO DNFO WASH Program on WASH infrastructures related activities to include them in the AWP. This includes involvement in WASH infrastructures project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference, analyze the project context and suggest the appropriate implementation and procurement modalities, among others.
• In collaboration with Government counterparts, and vodokanals in particular, promote, develop and produce innovative cost-effective WASH infrastructure designs, using to the extent possible local WASH infrastructure capabilities, equipment and materials, compiling and updating list of best practices in construction and building design.
• Attend and steer technical WASH cooperation meetings, including the different WASH Cluster Coordination mechanisms and platforms in place. Prepare PPT presentations on projects' proposal and progress, undertake follow-up actions in relation to project implementation, monitoring and quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) activities.
• Provide UCO DNFO WASH Manager with regular information/updates on projects' progress, undertake appropriate actions to overcome technical and operational obstacles, and draft relevant sections of project reports required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.

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3. • Preparation of design and technical documents for WASH infrastructures development

• Prepare the scope of WASH construction works and investment plans (including Terms of Reference (TOR), drafting of contracts, Project Management plans, etc.), based on UCO DNFO WASH AWP requirements, and budget and site limitations, defining technical and financial cooperation frameworks with counterparts, specific deliverables, monitoring strategies and tools (including QC/QA), and contracting and payment modalities.
• Apply UNICEF norms and standards to all WASH infrastructure projects, taking into consideration the local context, national policies, regulations, norms and guidance, and available resources.
• Check technical documents related to WASH infrastructures (technical memories, design drawings, technical specifications and bills of quantities and budgets), verifying/certifying that they are clear, complete, and compliant with WASH infrastructures programmatic needs, including eco-efficiency and accessibility requirements.

• Follow up with the designing firms and government entities for obtaining all permits required for construction activities prior initiating works.

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4. • Support to procurement process for WASH infrastructures development

• Provide support to UCO DNFO WASH Unit, and to UCO WASH and Supply sections, with the preparation of Local Procurement Authorizations (LPA) requests and CRC submissions with supporting documents related to WASH infrastructures activities.
• Conduct surveys to identify potential construction companies and engineering firms available in the local market. Prepare terms of reference required for establishing local Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) for engineering services (design and site supervision), among others.
• Prepare tender documents in relation to construction works and engineering services; attend bidders' conference and present the technical components of the tender; prepare answers on technical questions raised by the bidders during the tendering.
• Support Supply section in organizing bidders' conference and site visits; conduct the evaluation of technical proposals received and prepare the evaluation report; provide support to Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals.

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5. • Monitoring of WASH infrastructures construction/investment project portfolios

• Conduct kick-off meetings of WASH infrastructure construction/investment works with selected construction companies, engineering firms and relevant government counterparts, to align roles and responsibilities, terms and conditions, and expected results from all stakeholders, under standard Project Management principles and practices.
• Provide close monitoring and QC/QA on WASH infrastructures construction/investment activities by undertaking regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings, including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services, follow up progress for each activity as per milestones agreed in the respective workplans, and review site supervision reports to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and agreed timelines, verifying quality and precautions on health and safety standards on the ground.
• Use effective monitoring and supervision tools (i.e.: PM²/PMI/PRINCE2 principles, standards, methodologies, and tools), to ensure timely and appropriate assessment of works quality, progress, and performance of suppliers and/or service providers, such as engineering firms and construction companies, during the entire duration of the project, applying multi-layered approach to construction supervision and QC/QA, using documented hold and inspection points, where applicable.
• Certify payments/variations and compile supporting documents as per UNICEF Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), monitor construction expenditures and progress certificates, and prepare and maintain relevant table for each construction activity.
• Provide support to UCO DNFO WASH Manager on cooperation frameworks and contracts management, amendments, variations, duration extensions, applying liquidated damages, etc. Ensure all documents/information required for cooperation frameworks and contracts management are available, complete, up to date and properly archived.
• Participate in the partial, substantial, and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the Defects Liability Period (DLP) and prepare and issue relevant certificates.

• Prepare Contract Performance Evaluation, provide support to UCO DNFO WASH Manager on cooperation framework and contract close-out in VISION; prepare the final completion report with the lessons learned, best practices and recommendations, as necessary.

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IMPACTS OF RESULTS

The ability of the WASH Infrastructures Specialist to provide support to the UCO DNFO WASH Program and Manager, to successfully plan, manage and oversee the effective and efficient management of WASH infrastructures construction/investment activities within UCO DNFO WASH AOR, and directly impact on programmatic goals and results for children. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF in Ukraine as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable programme results for children.

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Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in civil, hydraulic/sanitary and/or construction engineering is required.
• A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification in one of the other areas, with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience for this position, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Certification in Project Management (i.e.: PM²/PMI/PRINCE2) from an accredited institution will be considered an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at national and/or international levels, in WASH infrastructure development, project management, site supervision, quality control and assurance, and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
• Emergency experience will be considered an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station will be considered as an asset.

SKILLS

• Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure;
• Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment;
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form;
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources;
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of professionals and support staff working on WASH infrastructure projects;
• Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve them;
• Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes;
• Strong knowledge of latest developments and technology in WASH infrastructure industry;
• Strong understanding of WASH infrastructure construction/investment project cycles, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes;
• Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction projects.

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UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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