UNOPS has been present in Bangladesh since 2003. In 2014 UNOPS was established a...
UNOPS has been present in Bangladesh since 2003. In 2014 UNOPS was established as a formal representation as a response to the UNOPS Executive Board in order to provide more substantial support to the Government of Bangladesh and other clients in the different areas focusing to Resilient Infrastructure Approach, Program & Project Management, Fund Management, Procurement, Human Resources, Financial Management emphasizing on building national capacities, improving the resilience of communities with a view of contributing to the implementation of the SDGs.
UNOPS Bangladesh has signed a project agreement to provide PSA plants and plant rooms at 29 hospital sites in Bangladesh with Global Fund support. The Project shall involve the provision of emergency procurement support to strengthen the oxygen therapy capacity in Bangladesh. Under this project, UNOPS will procure and install PSA plants at 29 hospitals across Bangladesh. This project is a part of the Bangladesh COVID- 19 response plan of the Government of Bangladesh. Negotiations are at the final stage to extend the scope of the project to include the construction of plant rooms at these 29 locations by UNOPS.
The Civil Engineer is a member of the infrastructure and engineering supervision team of the Project. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Specialist, the Civil Engineer coordinates the day-to-day construction activities across all projects under the engagement, in coordination with relevant team members.
The Construction Management Engineer demonstrates to engineering teams best practices and techniques
of key technical and construction management work areas, extensive practical experience in performing practical construction activities and supervising works in compliance with quality assurance and quality control and extensive skills in the mobilisation and management of labours, occupational health and safety as well as environmental management standards on site. The Civil Engineer will be based in Dhaka and is expected to travel across all project sites, as required.
The Civil Engineer provides technical assistance and expertise with reference to...
The Civil Engineer provides technical assistance and expertise with reference to the construction works as well as field coordination, ensuring high quality and consistency of work, for the a/m construction works. He/She promotes a collaborative, client focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Project Team. The Civil Engineer will be based in the office as well as conduct missions to the site, under the direct supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Specialist (Technical Team Leader).
Engineering and construction:
● Plan and coordinate work activities with the Senior Infrastructure Specialist.
● Take timely action to prevent potential delays and/or cost overruns that can be avoided.
● Report and recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays and/or cost overruns to the Senior Infrastructure Specialist.
● Provide supervision of project work progress and quality for on-time project delivery.
● Monitor contractor presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BoQ) as per approved contract.
● Provide data and information about project work to the Senior Infrastructure Specialist for reporting purposes.
● Understand the technical specification and scope of work of each Contractor and where required to assist the Contractor to manage, plan and coordinate monthly, weekly and daily construction activities including monitoring site safety and construction quality.
● Liaise closely with Engineering personnel to identify and solve construction issues in a timely fashion, consulting and keeping the Senior Infrastructure Specialist informed.
● Liaise closely with Engineering personnel, ensuring accuracy of construction activities including the administration of the contracts as it relates to claims.
● Participate in supporting construction approval and inspection activities.
● Coordinate the work of the Consultant in design development and documentation as well as the associated Design Review process and certification .
● Verification and checking of setting outs as per the Construction drawings for the start of the construction of new structure.
● Liaise with, and provide support to, other offices within the country as required.
Feasibility study/needs assessment:
The Civil Engineer will complete the below activities whenever requested on area covered by his/her duty station:
● Complete needs assessment, organize preliminary studies and monitor/supervising consultants.
● Support the review of requests for new construction and rehabilitation works.
● Carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions.
● Assist the Senior Infrastructure Specialist in redacting the tender dossier, with particular focus to the technical documents (drawings, BoQ, technical specification and standards).
Design Management:
● Assist the Senior Infrastructure Specialist to outline design requirements (e.g. timeline) to procure design services, including concept, preliminary and final stages where applicable.
● Assist the Senior Infrastructure Specialist to manage the design plan ensuring deliverables are available on time, and to the required quality.
● Review and verify the proposed design changes submitted by the design.
● Prepare the BoQ for comment and approval by the Senior Infrastructure Specialist.
● Assist the procurement team with technical assistance in preparation of tender documentation and bid analysis where required.
Construction supervision:
● As tasked by the Senior Infrastructure Specialist, supervise construction works and administer works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications.
● Ensure quantity/quality control and time schedule consistency.
● Verify that works are consistent with the project technical specifications and inform promptly of eventual deviations.
● Support the overall management of works implementation to ensure construction works are completed on time, within budget and to quality standards.
● Provide regular supervision of the project work progress and quality for on time delivery.
● Assist the Senior Infrastructure Specialist in the preparation of project/contracts related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stakeholder meeting minutes, engineer’s instructions and variation orders, contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports.
● Oversee surveying works, engineering control of the works etc.
Reporting:
● Actively support the Senior Infrastructure Specialist and all relevant stakeholders with the supply of data and information including, but not limited to, project implementation and completion reports and and other related documents.
● Ensure accurate and timely reporting of implementation plan progress as well as conditions on site through daily/ weekly site records.
● Prepare and submit to the Senior Infrastructure Specialist a weekly or monthly (or as requested) detailing all project matters including resourcing and scheduling, quality, health and safety, environmental and financial, as well as any issues relating to possible delays, cost overruns, variations and any other matter as agreed with the Project manage.
● Produce any appropriate documentation identified by the Senior Infrastructure Specialist in a professional and accurate manner.
Work package Performance and Delivery:
● Understand the full scope of infrastructure works, activities and resources required to deliver them to the
available timeline and budget.
● Assist the Senior Infrastructure Specialist to develop and monitor Work Package implementation plans
including:
● Overall Infrastructure Work delivery plans, stage plans within tolerances set by the project board and in
line with overall Project Plan.
● Quality, Health & Safety and Social & Environment plans.
Risk and Issues plans:
● Infrastructure Human Resource plans and Budgets.
● Support the Senior Infrastructure Specialist to manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of work package activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products.
● Liaise with any external suppliers or other managers.
● Support the Senior Infrastructure Specialist to manage the production of the required products, overall progress and use of resources and suggesting corrective action where necessary.
Knowledge Management:
● Ensure highest standards of knowledge management, ensuring quality and complete archiving of project Infrastructure products.
● Contribute to the project evaluation process; highlight challenges associated with the project and feedback into a continuous improvement cycle.
● Provide training and knowledge transfer to national personnel and contractor’s personnel including advice on good construction 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.
Personnel Management:
● Support and motivate the technical team.
● Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established.
● Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards.
Core Values and Principles:
● Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles.
● Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management.
● Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at workplace.
● Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders.
● Understand and respect national ownership and capacity.
● Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans.
● Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff.
● Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts.
● Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners).
Accountability for results and the use of resources:
● 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 PE to raise the issue with a supervisor.
Excellence:
● Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.
Monitoring and Progress Controls:
● Ensure that the project(s) produce(s) the required products within the specified tolerance of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Civil Engineer is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case(s). Contribute to the overall business targets and needs.
● Accuracy of Infrastructure Work package planning and delivery (according to approved plans);
● Timeliness and accuracy of reporting on Work package performance.
● Full compliance (and evidence) with HSSE and Quality Management System for Infrastructure Work package, demonstrated through completeness of records according to the document management guidance.
● Identification and implementation of continuous process improvement.
● Close out of all Defects Rectifications on Infrastructure Work package and final completion certificates/ handovers.
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
● Universit...
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
● University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree / first level) in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
● Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related field is an advantage.
● Project Management certification (e.g. Prince2 Foundation) is desirable.
b. Work Experience
● A minimum of four (4) years experience working in construction management is required.
● Experience working in infrastructure and project management is an asset.
● Experience in health and safety management is desired.
● Experience in supervision of construction activities is an asset.
● Work experience in post-conflict/ fragile environments and hardship is desirable.
● Competence in the use of all commonly used computer software – spreadsheets, scheduling tools, MS project, Google Suite, AutoCad and other computer programmes is an added advantage.
● Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable.
Language:
● Fluency in English is required.
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and ex...
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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) |
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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.
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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.
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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: ICA
Contract level: IICA-1 (ICS9)
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA ...
Contract type: ICA
Contract level: IICA-1 (ICS9)
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applic...
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Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
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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.
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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.
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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
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For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
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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.
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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.
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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.