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Construction Project Manager/Engineer

Erbil

  • Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
  • Location: Erbil
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Administrative support
    • Architecture, Building and Property Management
    • Crisis Prevention and RecoveryManagement
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background

In mid-2014 the short-term improvements in stability achieved in Iraq were shattered by the rapid advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) leading to the occupation of several cities in the Governorates of Anbar, Salah al-din, Diyala, Kirkuk, and Nineveh, most notably Mosul. An estimated 5.8 million Iraqis were displaced leading to the declaration of a Level III humanitarian emergency in Iraq. Since 2015, over two dozen cities have been liberated, including ISIL’s Iraqi capital, Mosul, and approximately 2.5 million IDPs have since returned home.  
In June 2015, the Government of Iraq and UNDP, under the strategic guidance of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIL, established the Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilization. The Funding Facility, later amended to include an expanded stabilization channel under the overall Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS), supports returnees in liberated areas by rehabilitating key public infrastructure such as water and electricity networks, and jump-starting local economies. FFS is governed by the Steering Committee, co-chaired by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG RC/HC) and the Prime Minister’s office, with donors to FFS as sitting members. FFS is working in 23 cities across five governorates, and is an essential tool of the Government of Iraq in its effort to stabilize areas retaken by the Iraqi Security Forces. 
Given the increasing number and complexity of projects under FFS, UNDP requires Construction Projects Manager/Engineer to support the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of large FFES projects. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Support project assessments, designs, tendering and contract management 
  • Ensure  the assessment of targeted sites in liberated areas where/when applicable including physical assessment and/or desk-review of reports of conducted assessments.
  • Provide input and support the preparation and/or finalization of site-assessment reports that inform further procurement activities.
  • Executing the planning, design and implementation of infrastructure and building projects in accordance with FFS processes and ensuring adherence to UNDP policies and procedures.
  • Undertake site visits to project sites within the country, and conduct data collection, technical assessments of buildings and infrastructure if required, according to specific requirements and identified needs.
  • Ensure  the development of project feasibilities studies, analyzing pros and cons, benefits, budgets, risks and constraints, recommending best options and solutions.
  • Support the development of concept, preliminary or detailed designs (preparing, writing and assembling drawings, schematics, masterplans, design calculations and reports, technical specifications) and requiring a detailed knowledge of the international (and local) standards and codes.
  • Contribute the development of project budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement civil, structural, electrical, mechanical systems within the projects. 
  • Preparation of Specification documents, Project Proposal Documents, Scope of Works, and any similar documents in collaboration with the team
  • Prepare technical documentation as regard to bidding processes, for construction or design services, inclusive of evaluation methodologies and reports.
  • Manage the process and coordinate with design service companies for quality deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
Project implementation management, monitoring, oversight and reporting
  • Follow-up with contractors and national engineers overseeing the rehabilitation civil, electrical and mechanical works at site, where/when possible, ensuring that the preparation and execution of the works are in accordance with the approved bill(s) of quantities and within the established time frame.
  • Conduct regular site visits in conjunction with line directorates and end-users to identify any issues and take corrective action where necessary.
  • Support FFS project team in developing and verifying the Variation Orders VO (if any).
  • Conduct construction inspection, including inspection of materials, equipment’s to be installed
  • Prepare project bi-weekly reporting on activities and provide outcome-level inputs to programme quarterly reports.
  • Advise the UNDP Service Centre with project contracting requirements.
  • Check and certify the progress/completion of works presented by the contractor.
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing on engineering monitoring and evaluation focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Undertake field visits to ensure compliance and timely execution of the planned projects.
  • Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on engineering issues.
  • Participation in the professional engineering community remaining abreast of latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies;
  • Contributes to capacity development to enhance the enabling environment for greater national ownership of stabilization activities.
 

Competencies

Core
 
Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them
 
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers
 
People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others
 
Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others
 
Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions
 
Technical/Functional
 
Anti-corruption: Knowledge of anti-corruption concepts, principles and policies and the ability to apply in strategic and/or practical situations
Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
 
Knowledge Management: Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
 
Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
 
Relationship Management: Ability to engage and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, Inter-Agency Coordination and forge productive working relationships
Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
 
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations
Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, or related field that is internationally recognized; or a bachelor degree with 2 additional qualifying years may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree
Experience:
  • 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in engineering, including demonstrated experience in building construction and civil works project management
  • Experience in handling of tender documents for sizeable engineering works, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies
  • Experience with UN or international organization working in crisis-affected countries will be an asset
  • Experience in project management is an asset
Language Requirements:
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of Arabic an asset

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