Civil Engineer, Multiple positions

Job categories Engineering

Vacancy code VA/2022/B5327/23609

Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Mozambique

Duty station Pemba, Mozambique

Contract type Local ICA Specialist

Contract level LICA Specialist-8

Duration Ongoing

Application period 21-Mar-2022 to 27-Mar-2022

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

This vacancy is closed.

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Background Information - Job-specific

The project ‘Mozambique Northern Crisis Recovery Project’ will be based in and around the City of Pemba in Cabo Delgado Province supporting the resettlement of IDPs from temporary settlement sites to 20 relocation sites. The project will support both IDPs and Host communities. The project comprises of 4 main components:

Component 1: psychosocial social support and community peace building; and enhancing State-society trust and confidence.

Component 2: provision of agriculture and fisheries inputs, cash for work programs for youth and women and the provision of kits for micro and small business development; and training on entrepreneurship and business management.

Component 3: the restoration of basic services, small works for agriculture production, education and health infrastructure and the construction or rehabilitation of school and health infrastructure and community services and amenities in temporary and relocation sites and host communities.

Component 4: strengthening of technical capacity of government authorities and local governments for conflict management. This component will also support project implementation, financial management, procurement, safeguards, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.

The project will be implemented in collaboration with government authorities and will be guided by the various programme guidelines provided by the World bank- as the funding source.

The project team is expected to contain management staff, Safeguards and Monitoring and Evaluation staff and infrastructure staff and will require significant stakeholder and partner coordination and management.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Construction management Carry out construction supervision as...

1. Construction management

Carry out construction supervision as set out in the physical works contract;
Identify and report on potential delays and or cost overruns that can be avoided;
Prepare weekly and monthly reports that cover supervision activities.
Prepare, manage and monitor performance tracking management systems to enable work plans to be followed at the field level with personnel being accountable for their outputs;
Assist the Project Manager and the field teams to ensure that the planned activities are conducted safely, on time, within budget and scope;
Identify risks, develop mitigation solutions and escalate to the Project Manager;
Ensure that the implementation of community infrastructure (including contracting of labour, procurement of goods, development of designs, etc.) is in accordance with UNOPS operational directives, instructions and guidelines.
Manage the implementation of construction as per the design approved by the Design Review Team and manage the interaction for any potential design changes in accordance with UNOPS standards, manuals and guidelines;
Represent the Project Manager and UNOPS at coordination, community group and other stakeholder meetings, as delegated, especially in relation to the progress of community infrastructure implementation;
Support the Project Manager with the valuation of construction work for interim progress payment certificates; the valuation of variations and the assessment of claims.

2. Health, safety and environmental management

Manage and monitor the implementation of the works to ensure strict compliance with all UNOPS Health Safety Social & Environment (HSSE) policies, Management Plan and act as the lead resource in the field;
Manage the implementation of the health, safety and environmental management requirements contained in the design documentation or provided by a third party such as the donor (Environmental and social impact assessment or Environmental and social safeguards);
Adopt sustainable, ‘green building’, construction approaches and techniques, including environmental sustainability, throughout the construction stage;
Identify, assess and mitigate health, safety and environment risks during construction.

3. Quality management

Conduct quality assurance procedures to ensure that the requirements of the contract quality plan are being complied with;
Conduct site and material inspections, oversee site tests and prepare reports to support the Project Manager;
Monitor all project activities in relation to the respective project work package plans and take corrective action, when necessary, to ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of project outputs;
Maintain and contribute to the project communication system to facilitate the dissemination of information and reports to all key stakeholders;
Participate in the preparation and monitoring of project progress and other reports (including risk logs, issues log, lessons learned, etc.);
Manage the daily labour contract in accordance with UNOPS operational directives, instructions and manuals;
Assist the contractor, using UNOPS HSSE guidelines, to implement adequate health and safety training for their personnel;
Manage the preparation of; site instructions; contract administration documentation: progress reports; contractor and stakeholder meeting minutes; site monitoring reports;
Examine the contractor’s progress payment claims for accuracy and compliance with the conditions of contract;
Prepare and check for accuracy the database covering the available materials shipped to the project; the schedules of labour and monitoring of quality during the physical works progress;
Liaise with local contractors and material suppliers to monitor current market conditions and trends.

4. Project closure

Assist the Project Manager by acting as witness during the commissioning process;
Manage the collection of field data, H & S compliance documentation and preparation of As-built drawings by the contractor;
Carry out file archiving of all construction monitoring and contract administration documentation in line with UNOPS archiving procedures;
Support the Project Manager with the preparation of the final payment certificate.

5. Knowledge management

Take personal responsibility for engaging in continued professional development (CPD);
Manage, mentor and build capacity of the project team including junior site engineers, supervisors and interns;
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice, actively interact with other Engineers and the Engineering community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System;
Collaborate with technical team members including but not limited to architects, engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education Bachelors degree in an infrastructure rel...

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Cotractor Agreement - LICA Contract level: ICS 8...

Additional Considerations

This is an EPP ICA Recruitment process Please note that the closin...

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