Senior Associate Civil Engineer

With support from the The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), UNOPS Jerusalem Operations Centre is implementing a project of “Support to the planned infrastructure support services to KOICA for the benefit of the Public Rehabilitative Service Improvement Project”.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the Civil Engineer will undertake following tasks/duties in geographically determined area of responsibility: 

Construction works supervision:

• Provides support and guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary in the coordination with the Project Manager.

• Coordinate the work of the supervision engineers from other disciplines. 

• Checks all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keeps records and reports to the designated Project Manager accordingly.

• Coordinates contractor’s shop drawings’ approval process with the designated Project Manager during the implementation phase .  

• Checks, verifies and approves the interim payments submitted by the Contractor/s and submits detailed reports to the designated Project manager.

• Checks, verifies and recommends approvals to the Project Manager on all variation orders/Claims submitted by the contractor during the implementation phase as per UNOPS procurement rules. 

• Prepares bid documentations and participates in  the bids’ analysis and evaluation.

• Assesses and reports on the project closing plans, archiving of cost and progress reports and hands over all related reports to the Project Manager.

Quality Assurance

• Verify technical specifications of products, apparatus, services and associated quality material

• Ensure the contractor provides a method statement for works prior commencement and performs the quality check of the presented document.

• Develops inspection and test plans and updates them regularly with the contractor. 

• Conduct quality assurance procedures to ensure that the requirements of the contract quality plan are being complied with;

• Conduct site and material inspections. 

• Checks Contractor’s set out and works, including compliance with Contract Specifications and ensures that contractor comply with his work plans to complete work within specified timeframe.

Monitoring and progress control

• Attends the project site daily in order to monitor progress of works, identifies the existing problems and provides appropriate technical solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the designated Project Manager.

• Responsible for day to day coordination with the contractor according to the needs and requirements on site 

• Inspects and reports on Contractor’s works in progress, ensuring that the Contractor meets the high quality standards expected by UNOPS.

• 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. 

• Responsible for preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly  progress reports on construction activities , according to the agreed timeframe.

• Maintains records; compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures

• Assesses the work activities of the contractor, measures completed work and makes recommendations to the Project Manager for progress payments to contractors.

• Evaluates and assesses work schedule, including the comparison with the schedule baseline and reports to the designated Project Manager accordingly.

• Maintains detailed documentation of all site engineering activities.

• Develops, updates and maintains  the following project  registers. 

1. Payment register

2. Variation register

3. Site safety inspection   and Notice of Unsafe condition register

4. Site diary 

5. Drawings register 

6. Instruction to contractor register

7. Visitor register 

8. Sample approval register 

9. Tests register 

10. Progress photos

11. Submittals register.  

12. Non Conference Report Register . 

13. Correspondence  Register

• Attends weekly/Monthly contractor coordination meetings, prepares agenda and minutes 

• Planning and documentation for future phases of the project as directed by the Project Manager including activities such as : 

1. Estimations 

2. Producing Bill of Quantities/Specs/ Drawings

Health, Safety and environmental management

• Ensures UNOPS Health, Safety, Social and Environmental management systems are  implemented on site and reports are timely submitted using the available tools.

• Conducting Health & safety inspections according to UNOPS requirements and practise. 

• 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;

• Identify, assess and mitigate health, safety and environment risks during construction.

• Performs other related duties as required by the Project  Manager.

Core Values and Principles:

• Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles

1. Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management

2. Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at workplace

3. Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders

• Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity

  1. Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans

  2. Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff

  3. Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts

• Partnerships and Coordination 

  1. Understand the UN Sustainable Development CooperationFramework (UNSDCF) and UNOPS, the project’s place in the UN system

  2. Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organisations or other relevant partners

• Accountability for results and the use of resources

  1. 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 PM to raise the issue to a supervisor

• Excellence

  1. Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality. 

  Education

• • A high school diploma is required.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university can be accepted and may reduce some years of experience. A master's degree in a relevant field may be accepted in lieu of a BA education and may substitute some years of experience. 

  • A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience  can be accepted and may reduce some years of experience

• Additional Requirements: 

B. Work Experience 

• 7 years or less (depending on academic credentials)  of Working experience of site engineering for medium to large scale construction projects

• Considerable experience in a similar position in  infrastructure projects is required.

• Proficient computer skills including word processing ,spreadsheet, AutoCAD and Scheduling program are required. 

• Experience with an international organisation and/or UN agencies is an asset.

•  Health and safety certification from accredited  institute  is an asset 

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English & Arabic

Additional Requirements: 

• Possession of a valid  driving licence is an asset

Contract type: LICA 7

• 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.