Construction Management Engineer (Roster), Multiple positions

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency.  At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services. 

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need. 

Under the supervision of the line supervisor, the Construction Management Engineer carries out on-site supervision of work performed by Contractors to ensure the work is carried out as per the requirements stipulated in the contract, ensuring high standard of quality, timely completion, maintaining cost under approved budget, while maintaining transparency and integrity.

1. Coordination, Delivery and Performance

2. Monitoring and Reporting

3. Personnel management

4. Knowledge Building and Sharing

1. Coordination, Delivery and performance 

• Provide support and guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary.

• Assist with the development, and subsequent oversight, of AFOC QA/QC plans and protocols      

• for construction, construction equipment and materials

• Conduct initial survey queries on sources to materials, ensuring quality and quantity is of economical value to the project.

• Essential knowledge of basic health and safety procedures in the workplace.  Carrying out safety tool box meetings, safety inspections and risk assessments.  Perform other duties as may be assigned

• Coordinate with the Contractors and suppliers and Inspect all materials delivered to site to ensure they meet the requirements of the specifications. Take corrective actions where the quality of materials delivered to site do not meet the specification requirements. Prepare detailed reports on deliveries made to sites.

• Check, verify and approve the interim payments submitted by the Contractors and submit detailed reports to the line supervisor. 

• Perform any other tasks given by the line supervisor.

2. Monitoring and Reporting 

• Daily coordination of site work with the contractors and suppliers according to the needs and requirements on site.

• Inspect and report on Contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the Contractor meets the high quality standards expected by UNOPS as per the Contract.

• Check contractors’ and suppliers set out and work, including compliance with Contract specifications and ensure that contractors and suppliers comply with their work plans to complete work within a specified time frame.

• Ensure specific quality standards are constantly met at all levels of construction projects.

• Work with various engineers and design experts for establishing procedures with time limits for the inspection, sampling and testing of works and all other QC/QA requirements 

• Essential knowledge of basic health and safety procedures in the workplace.  Carrying out safety tool box meetings, safety inspections and risk assessments.  Perform other duties as may be assigned

• Attend the project site(s) daily in order to monitor progress of works, identify issues and problems and to provide appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards, in consultation with the line supervisor.

• Check all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keep records and report to the Senior Project Manager accordingly.

• Assess and report on the project closing plans, as-built drawings, archiving of cost and progress reports and hand over all related reports to the line supervisor.

3. Personnel Management 

• Ensure the establishment of quality procedures including time limits for inspection, sampling 

and testing of works and other QC/QA requirements

• Review all standard test forms to be used during laboratory tests, QA testing schedules and procedures and evaluate results as appropriate

• Oversee and manage quality assessment of materials through regular and rigid laboratory 

Tests

• Review contractor practices and conventional methodologies and make recommendations where remedial action is required 

• Prepare progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submit them to the line supervisor.

• Assess the work activities of contractors, measure completed work and make recommendations to the line supervisor  for progress payments to contractors.

• Maintain records systematically, compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures.

• Evaluate and assess works schedules, programmes, site plans including Construction Environmental Management Plan, Health and Safety Management Plan, Procurement Plan and any other relevant plans in comparison with the schedule baselines and report to the Senior Project Manager accordingly.

• Provide information and assistance to the preparation of high level Technical Reports for projects.

4. Knowledge Building and Sharing 

• In consultation with project managers, review technical specifications and recommend 

• standard construction specifications for all items of works for their effective use in projects’ 

• Contribute to the project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feedback into a continuous improvement cycle.

• Provide training and knowledge transfer to national/contractor personnel, including advice on good construction and engineering practices, environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction.

• 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 PMs and the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices

• Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy and supporting guidance, with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies

3.  Impact and Results 

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Construction Management Engineer directly impacts on the development and performance of the project. It confirms UNOPS’ role as a key and trusted partner to the World Bank, and UNOPS’ position as a critical service provider, in all challenging work environments. Given the current political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, this project would support the urgent repositioning of AFCO and strengthen UNOPS’ presence and visibility in Afghanistan, raising the profile of UNOPS  in the global humanitarian context. 

1. Education

•  A first level university degree (e.g. bachelor) in Building/Civil Engineering, or related discipline is required            (Master degree is an advantage) . 

1. Work Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience as a Building/Civil Engineer is required.

• Knowledge and skills in using AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, (structure design software if any- preferred and is an advantage   )

• Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations is an advantage.

1. Languages

• Proficiency in English and Dari/Pashto are required.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.