Engineering аnd Construction Analyst (NPSA-9), UNDP, Dnipro
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
To provide technical assistance in supervision of the design and implementation of the infrastructure building and rehabilitation activities of the programme, including construction/rehabilitation works by private contractors/companies, UNDP Ukraine invites applications from highly qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of the Engineering and Construction Analyst.
The incumbent will accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment with all implementations and promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to any kind of discriminatory and abusive behavior, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate needs assessments and consultations with respective government and non-government partners, including women and men in local communities; determine renovation plans following the Programme objectives and tasks that meet the needs of all people regardless of their sex, age, or disability.
- Coordinate setting up of an infrastructure reconstruction plan in close cooperation with the local authorities and local business;
- Ensure preparation of engineering design based on the universal design principles, cost estimates and drawings of economic infrastructure facilities by using services of qualified and competitive local engineering design companies;
- Facilitate the procurement of goods and services for civil works to be conducted in transparent, competitive, and conflict-sensitive manner as well as in line with UNDP bidding procedures;
- Provide support to construction/renovation of infrastructure facilities, public buildings, supply chains, equipment manufacturing and other production facilities, educational and accommodation facilities of VET institutions in targeted areas;
- Monitor the field activities, including supervision of construction and installation works and participate in acceptance of renovated/reconstructed infrastructure facilities, public buildings, supply chain, equipment manufacturing and other production facilities; educational and accommodation facilities of VET institutions in targeted areas to ensure the Programme results are delivered;
- Keep records related to completed construction and installation works and prepare necessary data for reporting on the implementation of construction works;
- Take measures to prevent and eliminate defects and make proposals on most efficient use of available resources;
- Monitor contract schedules, the appropriate volume, timing and quality of construction and installation works, as well as quality of materials and designs according to the approved design and estimate documentation, drawings, construction regulations and requirements, technical specifications and safety and environmental standards;
- Contribute to preparation of necessary technical documentation;
- Assist with handover of the renovated/reconstructed infrastructures to the relevant authorities for operation and maintenance.
- Provide support for efficient and effective delivery of the programme activities:
- Consulting UN RPP Components during preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the component activities related to civil works;
- Prepare specifications, tender documents, ToRs and other supportive documents to procure goods and services related to civil works in line with Programme objectives and tasks;
- Ensure procedures are in place for a selection of vendors (consultants, suppliers and construction companies) through transparent and competitive processes for provision of services;
- Ensure the Programme activities are implemented timely and efficiently in close cooperation with respective governmental organizations;
- On a constant basis maintain coordination/partnership with relevant governmental, non-governmental and international organizations, including UN agencies and projects at national level and regional levels to increase positive impact of the mutual results on targeted areas that respond to the needs of women and men from different groups, including those with disabilities;
- Monitor field activities and provide technical support to ensure the Programme objectives are met;
- Check and provide certification of satisfactory completion of works of consultants, suppliers and construction companies for payment for their completed works. Ensure budget for the component is efficiently and properly utilized based on the principles of gender-responsive budgeting;
- Maintain close liaison with national partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of national authorities in the implementation of the Programme;
- Participate in relevant working group meetings and share information with partners and UN agencies;
- Ensure full compliance of programme activities with UNDP rules, regulations and procedures, specifically principles of gender equality and universal design;
- Prepare relevant sections of the programme reports, including progress and annual reports, as well as ad-hoc technical reports, evaluating the impact of programme activities on the lives of women and men in local communities;
- Assure that due security measures are observed during implementation of the component activities;
- Perform other activities as requested by the Field Operations Manager.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Architecture or other related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree with additional two years of extensive relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience:
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Minimum 2 years (with Master’s degree) or 4 years (Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in designing and managing of civil engineering projects and/or economic infrastructure and/or urban development/renewal programmes or another related field.
Required Skills:
- Sound knowledge of civil engineering and modern construction technology.
- Excellent knowledge of technical specifications and performance schedules of construction and installation works.
- Knowledge of procedures for quality control procedures.
- Familiarity with national legislation in the area of construction, norms and standards of construction works, including critical infrastructures.
- Excellent usage of computers and office software packages, including engineering design software.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in the field of engineering supervision with valid certification will be considered an advantage;
- Experience of working with relevant stakeholders from the governmental and non-governmental institutions involved into recovery and IDPs as well as economic development issues at the national and sub-national levels will be considered as an advantage
- Experience of work with UN and/or INGO bidding procedures for procurement of civil works and services will be considered as an advantage
Languages:
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken).
Certificates:
- Valid certificate in technical supervision will be considered as an advantage.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of the Field Operations Manager, Engineering and Construction Analyst will be responsible for managing all activities related to civil works of key infrastructure based on the principles of universal design and gender-inclusiveness.
Required Documents
- Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
- A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
- Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 November, 2022.
If you wish to apply for this or other positions with UNDP, please visit UNDP in Ukraine website, section Jobs and apply online:
UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest.
Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nationals or others legally authorized to work in Ukraine are eligible for consideration. (country of citizenship or place of permanent residence)
