The
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of ...
The
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the
United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners'
peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better
future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and
sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United
Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and
infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United
Nations organizations.
The
Norwegian Embassy in Nepal has requested UNOPS to assist the Government of
Nepal in the reconstruction of earthquake-affected educational facilities.
UNOPS proposes to construct 24 new school classroom blocks and toilet blocks in
existing damaged schools in the areas of Nepal which have experienced
significant destruction and received limited reconstruction help so far. The
project is to be implemented from December 2018 to December 2021.
The
project includes school selection based on needs and close collaboration with
the Government of Nepal’s National Reconstruction Agency and Ministry of
Education. The schools selected will be rebuilt to international standards,
both from a structural and functional point of view. UNOPS will commit to
quality learning spaces which offer all the Government of Nepal-defined Minimum
Enabling Conditions (gender inclusion, accessibility, water and sanitation
facilities, electricity provision, furniture).
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project
Manager, reporting to the Country Director, the incumbent performs and may supervise
personnel in delivering, technical and administrative support services,
covering specialized and non-specialized processes and transactions for
discrete work areas in construction management, ensuring efficient, client
oriented and effective service delivery. The Construction Manager promotes a
quality and results-oriented approach, ensuring utilization of office resources
in a most cost-effective manner.