Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the Field Engineering Officer / Chief of Unit person the duties of the Water and Sanitation Engineer will include but are not limited to the following:

Quantify materials, manpower and draft reports on the actual utilization of Engineering Section resources.

Keep updated data base of current stock of materials in Engineering Section stores.

Check Bill of Quantities and technical specifications of the procurement exercises ongoing for al the contracts and projects in Engineering Section.

Prepare and analyze costs for tenders and contracts

Participate in the Technical Evaluations when required by the Chief of Unit/Section

Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs

  • Preparation of construction projects documents including structural details, sketches, bill of quantities, specifications, cost analysis and cost estimations.

  • Preparation of construction projects documents including structural details, sketches, bill of quantities, specifications, cost analysis and cost estimations.

  • Managing the whole life cycle of the project from design stage up to finalization of the execution with different stakeholders and clients involved.

  • Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project

  • Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly

  • Experience in preparing technical documents for procurement solicitations as per Engineering Section requirements.

  • Prepare structural calculations and specifications for aboveground and undergrounds structures in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, masonry and stone;

  • Analyze 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.

  • Coordinate the above-mentioned tasks with other works and other engineers included in the project such as electrical engineers, water sanitation, environmental engineers.

  • Assist other units such as Operations, Infrastructure, etc. when required and liaise frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor

  • Ensure that the works meet the engineering standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and internal SOPs of the sections

  • Ensure that the works meet the environmental procedures within the mission;

  • Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions of materials; ensure that minimum stock levels are maintained at all times;

  • 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;

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Civil Engineer/ Architecture /construction manager or similar discipline related to construction with experience as a quantity surveyor;

An additional 2 years of relevant work experience in combination with a relevant first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) may substitute for the requirement for a master’s degree.

Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark:

At least 5 year experience in development, management and implementation of bill of quantities/quantifying construction projects .

Language skills:
  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise: Civil engineering and construction supervision, Engineering economics and quantity surveying, Cartography, surveying and land registration Area of expertise details:

  • Experience in preparation of bill of quantities, technical specifications, quantifying materials manpower and other resources in civil engineer project documents such as bill of quantities, technical specifications, layouts, cost analysis.

  • Experience in conducting technical evaluations of bidders in public procurement processes

  • Very good computer skills especially for sketching layouts;

  • Technological awareness: Experience with MS office software and MS Projects, ability to develop and operate common office management database, engineering and spread sheet applications, CAD software for basic layouts; MS Project, AutoCAD, Office package (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).

  • Client orientation: Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement;

  • A valid vehicle driving license;

  • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;

  • Fluency in English mandatory.

    Knowledge of French optional (non- mandatory)

Driving license: Yes Competencies values:

Client Orientation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

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