Civil Engineer

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Assignment is non-family (GOMA)

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Unit the duties of the Civil Engineer will include but are not limited to the following:

• Preparation, checking and provision of feedback about construction projects documents including structural details, sketches, bill of quantities, specifications, cost analysis and cost estimations ensuring that the engineering works meet the engineering standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and internal SOPs of the sections.
• Management of the whole life cycle of the project (from design stage up to handover to client) working in close collaboration with different stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing technical documents for procurement solicitations as per Engineering Section requirements.
• Prepares structural calculations and specifications for aboveground and undergrounds structures in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, masonry and stone.
• Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.
• Preparation of monitoring reports and reporting tools of the progress of the construction activities on sites.
• Coordinates the above-mentioned tasks with other works and other engineers included in the project such as electrical engineers, water sanitation, environmental engineers.
• Assists other units such as Operations, Infrastructure, etc. when required and liaise frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor
• Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, plot dimensions, existing structures drainage and other data required for building site selection.
• Review and amendment of programmatic documents, Quick Impact project documents (drawings and BOQs) for projects carried out my MONUSCO on entire DRC.
• Ensures that the works meet the engineering standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and internal SOPs of the sections
• Ensures that the works meet the environmental procedures within the mission.
• Prepares material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions of materials; ensures that minimum stock levels are maintained at all times.
• Ensures that quality control procedures are in place during implementation of the works on site.
• When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.
• Performs other related duties as may be required.