The Lead Engineer (RE) is responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle. S/he must be able to apply with direction, the duties and responsibilities of the project success criteria, given below.
The incumbents will be based in with regular travel to other Districts Manicaland region regions and will work in close collaboration with their respective Project Managers and the KEMC Technical Services Unit.
The Lead Engineers will work under the guidance and supervision of and report to their respective Project Managers to monitor the construction work implemented by contractors and by direct implementation.
This list is not representative of all the duties required but
indicates typical duties and
responsibilities.
Stakeholder
Management:
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Manage communications and ensure
stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in
a position to accept handover products.
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Advise the client on issues that
may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of
sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance).
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Manage the information flows
between the Project
Manager and the rest of the construction
teams.
Delivery and Performance:
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Implement approved work packages
(including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the Project Managers
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Manage the production of the
required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of
resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
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Liaise with any external
suppliers or account managers.
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Advise
the Project
Managers of any
deviations from the plan.
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Identify
and manage risks so that maximum benefit to clients and stakeholders is
achieved. Manage and review product quality and ensure products are accepted.
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Monitor
and evaluate the performance of service providers.
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Identify
and report potential business opportunities for UNOPS to supervisor. Identify
and report threats to UNOPS internal business case to supervisor.
Procedures:
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Follow the Project Management
Cycle Instructions and ensure that all organizational policy is complied with
(Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions).
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Prepare
Checkpoint Reports and Monthly Progress Report.
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Ensure
that all expenditures comply with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR).
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Manage
budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and
payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
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Understand
the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel.
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Manage and remain accountable for
expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports).
Knowledge Management:
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Participate
in the relevant Communities of Practice.
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Actively
interact with other project management team, Engineers, quantity surveyor etc.
Complete lessons learned as per reporting format.
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Incorporate
lessons learned from others as per planning format.
Personnel Management:
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Lead
and motivate the Construction
teams.
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Ensure
that behavioral expectations of team members are established.
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Ensure
that performance reviews are conducted.
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Identify
outstanding staff and bring them to the attention of the Supervisor.
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Have
a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities (including ICA
and Staff). Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UN
DSS standards.
Core Values:
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Understand
and respect National ownership and capacity:
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Seek opportunities to
recruit qualified staff.
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Look
for ways to build capacity of local counterparts.
Service to Others:
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As the project is representative
of the United Nations it should be firmly rooted in the principle of service
to others. This should be considered carefully in the development of project
plans.
Accountability for results and
the use of resources:
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The project management processes
are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a
project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the
RE to raise the issue to a supervisor.
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Ensure that the project produces
the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality,
scope, risk and benefits.
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Maintain
relevant records and files onsite.
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Under the guidance of the PM- prepare and circulate periodic reports on all aspects of the progress of
the construction.
● Monitor Construction works progress.
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Notify the Project Managers promptly on all matters
which require immediate decisions and/or actions, particularly aspects which
are not within the RE’s authority.
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The RE shall be responsible for
the progress control and quality control of construction works. S/He will be
responsible for daily onsite supervision of all works of the contractor and
thereby ensure onsite quality control of construction works.
Additionally, the RE will be
responsible for:
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Daily
coordination with relevant
stakeholders such as other UN agencies, NGOs, Community and government
counterparts and contractors.
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Quality
Control
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Schedule
and Time Management
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Providing
relevant Information to enable reporting in line
with the provisions of this Design Document and the MoU Certify Billing
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Closing
the Project
Perform other related duties assigned by the respective Project Managers.