Engineering Associate, part time 80%, NPSA 7

Belgrade

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Belgrade
Grade: Administrative support - NPSA-7, National Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
Closing Date: Closed

Background

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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The project “Advanced Capacity for Accelerated Delivery Initiative” (ACADI) is implemented with the purpose to increase Ministry`s capacity to implement projects funded by loans thus ensuring timely and impactful implementation. Up to now, ACADI project has been provided with specialised expertise in the areas of project management, public procurement, finance, law, technical sciences, and administration to implement loans and blend loans with budgetary funds. The Project ACADI has eight Outputs linked to different type of activities and this assignment will be linked to the following:

Water and wastewater activities:

Support improvement of water supply in selected municipalities especially in the context of less available water sources due to climate change and overall pollution.
Construction works related to wastewater and sewage systems.

In order to implement ACADI project-Output 8, it is necessary to establish Project Implementation Unit (PIU) that will provide necessary expertise to perform tasks and duties mainly related to the preparation and implementation of investment programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager-Engineer, the Engineering Associate has the responsibility to support infrastructure activities related to the design, supervision, and quality assurance. The Engineering Associate should provide technical expertise and support assuring that the projects produce the results specified in the Project Documents for the infrastructure components, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Specific responsibilities will include assistance in the implementation of activities with the aim of achieving the following project results:

Assisting in production of infrastructure project design documentation such as pre-feasibility and feasibility study, preliminary design, main design, revision of design documentation.
Facilitation of needs assessment process with the beneficiary, support in design of tender documentation, preparation, and execution of tender processes for procurement of goods and services, procurement guides, provide inputs for contracts for goods and services.
Assisting in supervision of project design development process, coordination and supervision of construction works.
Suggest and advise on how to resolve problems and/or conflicts and recommend corrections in terms of design, materials or the quality of work and managing these corrections upon the approval by the Project Manager.
Support during the on-site monitoring of quality and quantities of works, costs, schedule, safety and environment issues, in full compliance with the applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, technical standards and legal requirements in the Republic of Serbia.
Support to project management of works with adherent installations aimed at energy efficiency improvements, and related environmental management issues.
Reporting on on-site monitoring.
Provide early warning to the Project Manager of potential problems and/or critical issues regarding the infrastructure improvement and execution of the works.
Collection, analysis, and presentation of background information for preparation of project annual work plans and progress reports.
Providing inputs for creation of project monitoring and evaluation framework.
Ensuring full compliance of activities with established project management rules, regulations, and policies.
Drafting correspondence on project engineering issues for Project Manager, as required.
Liaising with contractors, municipalities, and other partners on project matters

Institutional Arrangement

Engineering Associate will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager-Engineer and in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection..

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:	LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively:	LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:	LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility:	LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination:	LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner:	LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:	LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Thematic Area	Name	Definition
Business Direction and Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources
Business Management	Monitoring	Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results
Digital & Innovation	Tech literacy	Ability to apply new digital tools or adapting their original use to create new insights, fresh perspectives or develop solutions. Understand the potential as well as the limitations of certain technological developments; being able to identify how technology can add value when it's used as a ""means to an end"".
Digital & Innovation	Systems thinking & transformation	Understand that complex problems need a non-reductionistic, holistic approach. Ability to explore challenges from multiple perspectives by zooming in and out, with a focus on relationships and flows rather than individual elements; understand how certain dynamics and conditions are driving and influencing an issue.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education.
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field will be given due consideration

Experience:

Minimum 7 years (with Secondary Education) or 4 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in construction-related project management and supervision, in particular in the fields of mechanical engineering

Required skills:

Good organizational and time management skills
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Demonstrates integrity by modeling ethical standards.
Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback.
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
Excellent information technology skills, including word processing, database applications, presentation software, and internet
Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
Evidence of ability to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in team
Ability to summarize and systematize complex information
Ability to deliver when working under pressure and within changing circumstances
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Excellent negotiating and leadership skills
Responsible, communicative, well-organized, team-oriented person
Ability to demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

Experience in coordination and/or management WTP and WWTP and/or large infrastructure projects.
Experience in preparation of design in accordance with the Law on Planning and Construction requirements
Experience in projects that requires knowledge of FIDIC and PRAG procedures, CEB, KfW and IFI’s rules and regulations
Work experience in/with international organization and/or government institution would be an asset
Advanced user of AutoCAD, 3D Modelling would be an advantage.
Knowledge of national legislation
Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems

Required Language(s)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Serbian and working knowledge of English.

The online application form must be fully completed. Applicants are required to carefully complete their online application form and reflect all of their work experience history in the application.

Only attaching a CV is not sufficient for applicants to be considered for positions. All applicants have to complete the Experience, Education, Language, and Nationality & Permanent Residence fields fully.

Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Disclaimer

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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