Project Technical Analyst

UNOPS Central African Hub, headquartered in the DR CONGO  has been identified as an agency in the United Nations system which can support the area of infrastructure (both horizontally and vertically), development, humanitarian and post conflict management. The distinctive activity of UNOPS in Central Africa aims at assisting bilateral, multilateral partners, UN agencies and government entities in their efforts to ensure timely and efficient implementation of their investment projects related to the reconstruction and development of the countries within the Central African Hub.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Office/Program Manager, CAR, the Project Technical Analyst will conduct market analyses and market surveys to identify potential partners and projects across prioritized countries within the Hub while ensuring the technical quality of on-going projects in CAR.

Located in Kinshasa, DRC the UNOPS office in Central Africa covers the DRC, CAR, RC, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

The office has developed strong working relations with the international partners, UN agencies including UN Missions and Governments of Central Africa over the years. It provides technical support and capacity building in strategic development areas including infrastructure rehabilitation and development across health, education, public works, governance/public administration sectors; procurement, project management and sectoral advisory services; peace and security, environmental preservation and protection among others.
. 

The Project Technical Analyst serves as a technical analyst, reviewer and advisor in support of the development of new projects and/or functional areas so as to ensure that technical, infrastructural services and products are designed, developed and implemented in accordance to customer and UNOPS quality requirements.

Project Technical Analyst serves as focal point for developing and monitoring the Quality Control strategy across projects in CDOH CAR. This function comprises the following responsibilities and activities:

Technical Analysis Functions

• Formulate and review new project technical documents for Engagement Development to include all technical and infrastructural elements related methodologies and approaches, scope of works, BoQ’s, work plans and associated resource needs;
• Contribute to analytical notes on project execution of new infrastructure projects;
• Draft activity planning for new projects or in preparation of proposals for Engagements on the technical aspects;
• Contribute to discussion with IPMG and partners on infrastructure projects; support the Partnership Development Unit in answering technical questions on project Engagement;
• Assist the Program Team in maintaining technical standards and best practices in infrastructure projects: design, development and execution.

Partnership Development Support Functions

• Support the Partnership Development Unit working closely with CDOH Partnership Development Advisor and Team to identify and attract potential new businesses, customer opportunities and engagement acquisition with targeted potential and current partners;
• In conjunction with the Partnership Development Unit, support business development opportunities in drafting and delivering appropriate proposals and technical specifications as well as presenting and discussing them with potential partners;
• Report to Partnership Development Unit Advisor of potential relationship development with Donors, Government, and sister UN Agencies and partners in Central African Republic.

Quality control

• Assist the PMs & teams to initiate the implementation of project activities;
• Liaise closely with engineering staff ensuring engineering accuracy of construction/rehabilitation activities;
• Effectively document, follow up and undertake corrective actions – both internal and external;
• Analyze findings, issues and nonconformance identified during technical audits of IPMG as to recommend and initiate program quality and performance trends;
• Perform and review quantity calculations and measurements for estimates (incl unit prices) for project proposals, bids, and contract planning and preparations;
• Ensure that quality and risk management plans and health safety measures are included in infrastructure projects documents and proposals (including the associated budget) and that they are tailored to the specific scopes;
• Perform quality assurance inspections at jobsites to achieve compliance with contract plans and specifications on all phases of roadway, bridges, and structure and facilities construction/rehabilitation;
• Draft detailed inspection reports, with photographs;
• Ensure that engineering teams in the field have reviewed quality manuals, documents and implementation procedures as to certify compliance with industry codes and standards (including health and safety) ;
• Assist the HoO in Results-based and risk management reporting on infrastructure project.

• Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management;
• First level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, plus 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of Master
• University degree ( Master or Bachelor )  in Project Management or Administration is an advantage.

• PRINCE2 certification, at least at Foundation Level, or Project Management Professional (PMP) methodologies is desirable.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in successfully supporting and advising projects is required
• Extensive experience implementing works under complex quality and safety plans essential;
• Experience directing and mentoring engineering staff is recommended;
• Experience with review and/or preparation of new project technical documents for LEADs development to include infrastructural/construction is essential;
• Proven experience in providing technical advice and support to Programme teams on projects of road and bridge construction as well as facilities/building construction with the use of appropriate technologies for the Central African setting is an asset;
• Experience UN/UNOPS construction and familiarity with infrastructure programmes and the specific challenges to road construction in Central African Region are an asset

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.