National Consultant: Water Supply and Sanitation Engineer, (Programme Management Support Unit), Kyiv, Ukraine, 12 months (Remote)

The objective of engaging the consultant within the Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU) is to ensure the implementation of engineering and technical support activities related to the selection of sub-projects, contract execution under the Project, monitoring of the technical performance of contracts, and technical assessment of progress achieved by the final beneficiaries. The Consultant will support the PMSU Team in carrying out day-to-day operational activities related to the Project, in order to achieve its objectives. The Consultant will work in close coordination with the PMSU Head and other Consultants engaged or associated with the Project, and will ensure collaborative, systematic, efficient, and high-quality execution of engineering tasks.

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Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree (higher technical education) in engineering, WSS services or any related area.
• Work Experience: 

At least 2 years of professional experience in the water supply and/or wastewater sector.
At least 3 years of experience working with International Financial Institutions (IFIs), particularly in international contract management, procurement, and knowledge of technical specifications, European environmental standards, and implementation requirements.
At least 3 years of experience in contract management and implementation, including design, supply and installation, works, minor works, goods supply, and other types of contracts.
Experience in preparation of design documentation and supervision/oversight of works in the water supply and wastewater sector.
Prior experience working with companies/municipal utilities in water supply and wastewater sectors.

• Skills and competencies: Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge and practical use of standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD), email, and databases.

• Language Requirements:

English: Upper-intermediate [B2].

Ukrainian: Proficient/Native [C2].

• Desirables:

Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Please indicate your all-inclusive (lump sum) fees in USD against the deliverables listed above, including all associated administrative and travel costs (if applicable). The office selects the individual based on best value for money.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant. The fee to a national consultant will be fixed in a contract in UAH.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected consultant is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected consultant are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. The vaccine mandate, does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.