Project Engineer

South Sudan

UNOPS strategy for South Sudan is aimed at providing maximum support to the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan through the delivery of projects and services in line with the government’s own priorities. UNOPS South Sudan Operations Center (SSOC), based in Juba, was established as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS acts as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS SSOC is implementing a number of projects in a range of sectors including constructing and rehabilitating roads and bridges, schools, clinics and Government and Ministry offices, on behalf of the Government and the donor community.

The functional objective of UNOPS SSOC is to deliver projects in an efficient and effective manner, to achieve the development outcomes sought by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the donor community, where capacity building is always considered and encouraged. The aim of UNOPS SSOC is to provide implementation services to the Government of the Republic of South Sudan, the donor community and partner agencies in the reconstruction and development of the country. In doing so, UNOPS aims to exceed client expectations in the delivery of quality services throughout the country.

Under the supervision of the  Project Manager, the Project Engineer is required to perform the following specific, duties and responsibilities for UNOPS implemented projects:

·         Liaise with State Ministries and County Authorities for the required construction works and supply of furniture and equipment;

·         Monitor construction and refurbishment works including environmental, mitigation, action and safety plans in accordance with contractual agreements;

·         Ensure all works undertaken by the contractor and/or his agent are of good quality, using the correct specifications and with approved quality materials;

·         Where required, recommend modifications on the contract documents, specifications, drawings, Bill of Quantities for the building projects;

·         Monitor progressively the overall project budget and advice on any variation which may be required and the likely cost implication on the overall project budget;

·         Participate in the tendering and evaluation of the construction and refurbishment work as required;

·         Review contractors work programmes, resources schedule and project implementation plan, and report to the Project Manager or Senior Engineer;

·         Report project delivery progress against the works programme, advise the contractor on corrective measures if appropriate and submit periodic progress reports;

·         Prepare monthly payment certificate for the contractors;

·         Provide inputs to the design process, if required;

·         Maintain site journal and other site specific documents;

·         With the contractor or contractors’ representative on site, effectively and quickly resolve any issues causing delay;

·         Provide clear written and verbal instructions to the contractor or contractor’s representative on site;

·         Conduct assessments for new project formulation and provide technical inputs to be incorporated in project proposals;

·         Any other works that may be assigned by the Project Manager in the implementation of the project.

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineer (Building Construction) combined with 2 additional  years of relevant professional experience in engineering from a recognised university may be accepted in lieu of the Master’s Degree;
• PRINCE2 Foundation certification desired;
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification desired; 
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience supervising of vertical and horizontal construction works.  Construction of river port works an advantage.
• Work experience in developing/post conflict countries is an added advantage.
• Specific work experience in South Sudan is an added advantage.
• Computer skills in the application of basic software packages. Experience is engineering drafting software packages is an added advantage.
• Fluency in oral and written English together with good communication/report writing skills.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• 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.
• 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.