Vacancy: Construction Engineer -UNICEF (Deadline June 2024)
Vacancy: Construction Engineer -UNICEF (Deadline June 2024)
Construction Engineer/Officer (NO-2), UNICEF Bosnia & Herzegovina
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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy, and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
The vision of the proposed country programme is that all children in Bosnia and Herzegovina will benefit from an equitable realization of their rights to health, education, protection, and participation, overcoming the existing bottlenecks and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The Theory of Change is that children will have more chances to survive, thrive, and develop to their full potential if more children, from birth through adolescence, enjoy greater access to and use of strengthened service-delivery systems in health, nutrition, early childhood development, inclusive education, social protection, care, and justice systems, and if parents and communities are enabled to fulfill children’s rights through positive social norms and practices.
How Can You Make a Difference? The Construction Engineer/Officer reports to the Operations Manager as per the Country Office (CO) set-up and is responsible for providing overall technical support to construction/rehabilitation activities of the country office. The technical support on construction/rehabilitation projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children.
Key Functions, Accountabilities, and Related Duties/Tasks:
1. Supply Chain Service Delivery and Response:
Preparation of Construction Annual Work Plan:
- Help develop the annual work plan for the construction/rehabilitation activities; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
- Assist in preparing and collecting information required for the annual work plan on regular activities, ongoing projects, and others in the pipeline.
Collaboration with UNICEF Programme and Coordination with Government Counterparts:
- Provide technical support in matters of construction/rehabilitation project management to Programme/Operations sections; provide information to Programme on construction/rehabilitation-related activities to include them in their AWP.
- Provide assistance to Programme/Operations sections through involvement in construction/rehabilitation project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference.
- Attend technical cooperation meetings; prepare PPT presentations on projects’ progress; undertake follow-up actions in relation to project implementation and monitoring.
- Provide Programme/Operations sections with information on projects’ progress; undertake appropriate actions to overcome technical obstacles prepare reports on projects’ progress.
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Preparation of Design and Technical Documents:
- Draft the scope of construction/rehabilitation works based on Programme/Operations requirements, budget, and site limitations; define deliverables and payment modality.
- Apply UNICEF norms and standards (child-friendly, accessibility, MOSS, MORSS, etc.) to construction/rehabilitation projects, taking into consideration the local environment and available materials; verify if compliance with green building standards is required in coordination with DFAM Field Support Unit.
- Ensuring all rehabilitation project/programme-related activities and documents are in alignment with donor requirements.
- Provide assistance in checking technical documents related to construction (design drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities); verify whether they are clear, complete, and compliant to programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficiency, and accessibility requirements; undertake the actions required to endorse these technical documents by relevant ministries.
- Follow up with the designing firms and government entities for obtaining all permits required for construction activities prior to initiating works.
Support to Procurement Process:
- Assist Supply and Logistics Officer and Supply and Logistics Associate in the preparation of LPA requests and CRC submissions with supporting documents related to construction activities.
- Update regularly the shortlist of potential construction companies and engineering firms available in the local market.
- Prepare tender documents in relation to construction/rehabilitation works and engineering services; attend bidders’ conferences and present the technical components of the tender; draft answers on technical questions raised by the bidders during the tendering.
- Support Supply section in organizing bidders’ conferences and site visits; participate in the evaluation of technical proposals received and draft technical recommendations; if needed, provide support to the Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals.
Monitoring of Construction Projects:
- Participate in the kick-off meeting of construction/rehabilitation works with the construction company, the engineering firm, and relevant government counterparts.
- Provide close monitoring of construction activities by undertaking regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services; follow up progress for each activity per milestones and review site supervision reports to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and timeline; verify quality and precautions on health and safety standards on the ground.
- Use effective monitoring and supervision tools to ensure easy assessment of works quality, progress, and performance of engineering firms and construction companies during the entire duration of the project.
- Certify payments/variations and compile supporting documents; monitor construction expenditures and progress certificates; prepare and maintain relevant tables for each construction activity.
- Provide assistance to UNICEF BiH Supply and Logistics Officer and Supply and Logistics Associates on contract management, amendments, variations, duration extensions, applying liquidated damages, etc.; compile and archive project documents, minutes, correspondence, instructions, etc.
- Participate in the partial, substantial, and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; prepare and issue relevant certificates.
- Prepare Contract Performance Evaluation; provide assistance to UNICEF Supply and Logistics Officer and Supply and Logistics Associates on contract close-out in VISION; draft the final completion report with the lessons learned.
To Qualify as an Advocate for Every Child You Will Have:
Education:
- A university degree is required in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture, or another relevant area.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance, and/or other directly related technical fields is required.
- Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
- Previous experience in construction/rehabilitation project implementation with UN organizations would be considered an asset.
- Emergency experience is an advantage.
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Skills:
- Good analytical and negotiating skills.
- Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources.
- Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff working on construction projects.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
- Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.
- Ability to contribute to the formulation of strategies and policies.
- Good knowledge of the latest developments and technology in the construction industry.
- Good understanding of construction project cycles, from program needs assessment, through planning, procurement, and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes.
- Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programs, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics, and risk management of construction projects.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Job Details:
- Job No: 572677
- Position Type: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
- Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Division/Equivalent: CEE/CIS
- School/Unit: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Department/Office: Sarajevo
- Categories: Supply Management
For Every Child, You Demonstrate:
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values.
UNICEF Competencies Required for This Post Are:
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with Others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drive to Achieve Impactful Results (1)
- Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)
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