Associate Civil Engineer

*** THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE UGANDAN NATIONALITY OR A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN UGANDA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION *** 

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 New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York.  The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The Associate Civil Engineer will report to the Deputy Chief RSCE at the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) and will oversee/provide technical assistance for ongoing and future construction and maintenance activities at United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB).

The functional responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

1. Technical Assistance

2. Stakeholder Management

3. Monitoring 

1. Technical Assistance

• Responsible for day to day coordination with the contractor according to the needs and requirements onsite.

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

• Assists to implement and maintain an efficient maintenance service for all the dwellings at RSCE.

• 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.

• Checks, verifies and recommends approvals to the designated Project Manager on all variation orders/Claims submitted by the contactor during the implementation phase as per UNOPS procurement rules and ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates are accurate, timely provided and included in the project proposals and budgets.

2. Stakeholder Management

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

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

• 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.

3. Monitoring 

• Ensures UNOPS Health, Safety, Social and Environmental management systems are implemented on site.

• Closely monitors the progress of works and prepares reports which include details of work done, difficulties and delays in the work, their causes, the proposed remedial measures and financial status of the works contracts; Develops inspection and test plans and updates them regularly with the contractor.

• Performs other duties as may be required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The result of work of the Associate Civil Engineer impacts on the delivery of RSCE. It will also ensure proper processes and methodologies are followed and implemented according to the latest of the industry standards. The Associate Civil Engineer is expected to deal with following deliverables:

• Site and building Development, Layout and Planning

• Horizontal Infrastructure Development, Layout and Planning

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

• Quality Control

• Structural Analysis

• Concrete, Masonry and Timber Design

• State / Local Permitting and Code Compliance Studies 

• Mechanical / HVAC: General Arrangements Analysis 

• Electrical: General Arrangements Analysis

• High school diploma is required.
• A University degree preferably in engineering and/or architecture or other relevant field is considered a plus and may substitute for some of the required number of years of experience.
• Postgraduate studies (specialization, master's degrees) in areas related to construction will be valued.

• Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience (depending on the level of education /training provided) in construction projects.

• Experience in using AutoCad is highly desirable.
• PRINCE 2 Certification is desirable.
• Experience in drafting proposal, reports and planning documents.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Good IT understanding is desirable.

• Fluency in English (write, read, speak) is required. 
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster 

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.