Infrastructure Programme Associate
Damietta | Luxor
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Damietta | Luxor
- Grade: Administrative support - LICA-6, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Partner UN-HABITAT- Egypt
Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5104/29573
Department/office MR, AMMMCO, Amman
Duty station Qena, Egypt
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-6
Duration 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability)
Application period 05-Feb-2025 to 12-Feb-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
The candidate will fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
- Support in the implementation of the infrastructure component of the Hayenna Project and the Innovation in Water and Sanitation Project.
- Support the coordination and communication among the experts and local coordinators regarding the infrastructure component, including required permits and approvals.
- Accompany the Qena, Luxor, and Damietta water companies for all relevant procurements (financed by SECO, the Coca-Cola Foundation, and the Egyptian contribution) for the selected infrastructure interventions.
- Provide technical support to infrastructure-related procurement processes such as preparation of ToRs and evaluation of bids.
- Provide support in managing contracts of selected contractors including technical revision of submissions and payments; Supervise the acceptance procedures, handover, follow-up the defects liability period and escalate possible guarantee claims.
- Provide support in reviewing technical/progress reports submitted by the design, Implementation and Supervision Consultant(s).
- Provide basic reports on as required
- Keep up-to-date and proper knowledge management system on relevant documents/reports/guidelines.
- As required, prepare (English /Arabic letters and reports) and write meeting minutes for infrastructure-related meetings.
- Support the development of publications, guidelines and manuals that are relevant to the infrastructure component including lessons learnt.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
A High School Certificate with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field is required. or any other related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
Language: Fluency in oral and written Arabic and Basic command of English is required.
Experience:
- At least six (6) years of proven experience supporting the fields of infrastructure, water and sanitation, public works, civil engineering, or a related field is required.
- Experience in water provision and/or sanitation projects is required.
- Familiarity in working with local administration units and local communities is desirable.
Language: Fluency in oral and written Arabic and Basic command of English is required.
This vacancy is now closed.