Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2023/B5333/26972
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Ethiopia MCO
Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-10
Duration One (1) year with possibility for extension.
Application period 30-Oct-2023 to 12-Nov-2023
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Senior Programme Manager, the Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the below duties:

1. General construction activities

2. Feasibility/needs assessment

3. Design development

4. Construction supervision

5. Knowledge management

General construction activities

  • Plan and coordinate work activities with the Project Manager and Senior Programme Manager.

  • Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery is to the scope budget and time.

  • Provide expert opinion/advice to the Project Manager on all engineering issues and in particular mechanical works that include identification and preparation of specifications for industrial and medical equipment, pumping systems, Ventilation and air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, sanitation systems etc. 

  • Provide supervision of project work progress and quality for on-time project delivery.

  • Prepare weekly & monthly progress reports, In coordination with UNOPS Infrastructure team: progress of works based on the established schedules and plans, encountered problems, solutions, planning of activities for the following week, etc.

  • Assist in the preparation of regular progress reports on construction activities to donors. 

Feasibility /needs assessment

  • Complete needs assessment and monitor/supervising consultants within their area of expertise.

  • Manage the review of requests for new construction and rehabilitation works specific to mechanical items related to power, water supply and sanitation systems;.

  • Carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions within the relevant area of expertise

  • Prepare the necessary documents to the tender dossier, with particular focus to the technical documents (drawings, BoQ, technical specification and standards of equipment, pumping systems, generators, plumbing systems, etc).

Design management

  • Applying technical expertise and professional experience, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will support projects by providing guidance in the design development of mechanical works to achieve technical objectives. The mechanical works will include pumping systems, generators, industrial and medical equipment, gas systems, plumbing systems and sanitation, and ventilation and air conditioning systems . 

  • Review mechanical design drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs in terms of accuracy and suitability to overall design requirements, identifying aspects where designs do not comply with minimum codes and standards, and providing practical guidance for design improvement.

  • Outline design requirements (e.g. timeline) to procure design services, including concept, preliminary and final stages where applicable.

  • Prepare mechanical design calculations for projects to be developed by the UNOPS design team in the field offices and within the MCO.

  • Preparation of mechanical design drawings, specifications and BoQs for projects by UNOPS design team in the field offices and within the MCO..

  • Supporting the procurement team with technical guidance in preparation of tender documentation and bid analysis where required.

Supervision 

  • Supervise specific mechanical works during construction and/or installation 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 on eventual deviations where required.

  • Provide regular supervision for the project work progress and quality for timely delivery.

  • Support in the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental measures at the project sites and report any irregularity.

 Knowledge management 

  • Provide training and technology transfer to UNOPS personnel and contractor’s personnel and advice on good construction practices, good environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during the design development and implementation stage.

  • Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development 

  • Planning and knowledge building.



Impacts of results
  • Improved efficiency in delivery of mechanical design in infrastructure projects
  • High quality mechanical design drawings and reporting 
  • Improved staff capacity

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
  • A Master’s Degree is required preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical  Engineering or related fields with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s Degree requirement.
  • Professional certification in engineering (Mechanical Engineering)  is required. Please attach when submitting application.

Experience 

  • At least five (5) years with a Master's Degree or seven (7) years with a Bachelor's Degree with progressive experience in Mechanical Engineering for design and construction of infrastructure projects is required.
  • Experience working using AutoCAD is an advantage.
  •  Knowledge of industrial equipment and machinery and heating/cooling systems, particularly in the design and installation of Heating & Ventilation  Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is an advantage.
  • Experience working in development and green infrastructure, and hospital infrastructure is an asset.
  • Experience with the UN is an asset.
  • Experience/knowledge of Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs is an asset.
Language 

  • Fluency in spoken, written and reading English is required.

  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
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