Civil Engineer

• Ensures 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 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 needs identified.
• Ensuresthe 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) requiring detailed knowledge of the international (and local) standards and codes.
• Support the development of project budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement civil, structural, electrical, mechanical or special systems within the projects.
• Draft and support the preparation of Specification documents, Project Proposal Documents, Scope of Works, and any similar documents.
• Prepare technical documentation as regard to bidding processes, for construction or design services, inclusive of evaluation methodologies and reports.
• Provide technical guidance that supports a successful construction procurement process.

• Follow-up with contractors and national engineers overseeing the rehabilitation of 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 reports 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.

• 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 developments and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to capacity development to enhance the enabling environment for greater national ownership of stabilization activities.

• Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
• People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

• Anti-corruption: Knowledge of anti-corruption concepts, principles and policies and the ability to apply in strategic and/or practical situations
• Knowledge Management: Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge
• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
• Relationship Management: Ability to engage and foster strategic partnerships with other parties, Inter-Agency Coordination and forge productive working relationships
• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

• Master's degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, project management or related field or a bachelor degree with 2 additional qualifying years may be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in engineering, including demonstrated experience in 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

• Proficiency in written and spoken English required
• Working knowledge of Arabic an asset

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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