215 - UNOPS Project Engineer - Jericho

Application Type : External Vacancy
Job ID/Title : 215 - UNOPS Project Engineer
Category : Other
Brand : UN Organization
Post Level : Local Support ICA 4
Application Deadline : 23-Jul-09
Duty Station : Jericho
Type of Contract : Other
Post Number :
(for 100 Series Contracts)
Languages Required :
Arabic, English,
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract : One year with possible extension
Expected Duration of Assignment :
Background:
The Police Support Programme is a Palestinian Police-led initiative supported by the EU Police Co-ordinating Office for Palestinian Police Support (EUPOL COPPS) , the PA Ministry of Interior and is implemented by the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS). Its central decision making and project approval mechanism is the Programme Steering Committee (PSC) chaired by the Ministry of Interior and attended by the PCP Police Commissioner, the Ministry of Finance and a Donor Representative.
 
The initiatives agreed in the PSC are implemented by UNOPS with supervision from the PCP department heads. UNOPS has established a Project Management Office to manage the day to day delivery of projects.
 
The project engineer will report directly to the UNOPS Infrastructure Chief Engineer. The project engineer will liaise regularly with senior officials in the Palestinian Authority, assist with English Arabic translation and a broad range of quality civil and building infrastructure and construction oversight services.       
 
Description of Responsibilities:
The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting with all construction management tasks required to ensure timely, cost effective, safe and quality delivery of the project. He/she reports to the Chief Engineer and may be required to assist in the following tasks:
 
·         Represent UNOPS at meetings with senior officials of the Palestinian Authority.
·         Translation written/spoken Arabic, English.
·         Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with contracts, specifications, drawings and etc.
·         Problem solving in a timely manner.
·         Preparing bid documentation.
·         Participating in bid analysis.
·         Preparing monthly project reports
·         Overseeing technical aspects of contracts and provide guidance to contractors where required.
·         Maintenance of the following project documentation
                      i.        Payment register
                     ii.        Variation register
                    iii.        Site safety inspection register
                    iv.        Site diary
                     v.        Instruction to contractor register
                    vi.        Drawing register
                   vii.        Visitor register
                  viii.        Sample approval register
                    ix.        Concrete test register
                     x.        Progress photos
·            Planning and documentation for future phases of the project as directed by the Infrastructure Project Manager. Including activities such as
                    i.          Estimations
                   ii.          Producing Bill of Quantities/Specs/Drawings
·            Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes, Will prepare project coordination meeting minutes and contractor meeting minutes in English and Arabic for PM approval.
·            Responsible for the issue of meeting minutes and all other documentation to relevant government agencies.
·            Written and verbal translations as required.
·            Liaise with Recipient and other Ramallah government agencies as needed.
·            Liaise with Ramallah based design and contractor offices as required.
·            Produce contractor Instructions for signature by PM and maintain register
·            Responsible for formal document issue and registers, including
                  I.          Drawings
                 II.          Bill of Quantities
                III.          Specifications
               IV.          Contractor Instructions
                V.          Engineering Standards
·            Providing technical support to project procurement and finance specialists where needed.
·            Setting OH & S example on site through exemplary behavior and identifying deficiencies.
·            Attending weekly contractor coordination meetings, maintain minutes and issue.
·            Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the Infrastructure Project Manager.
Competencies :
General competencies:
·       Professionalism
·       Integrity
·       Enthusiasm
·       Commitment
·       Planning and Organizing
·       Communication
·       Judgment and Decision Making
·       High proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Autocad and the Internet
·       High organizational skills
·       Able to work efficiently with minimal direction
 
 
 
Managerial Competencies:
·         Demonstrate an ability to represent UNOPS professionally in liaison with officials of the Palestinian National Authority.
·         Demonstrates ability to assist with planning, coordinating, communicating and managing works to a tight schedule.
·         Demonstrated ability to assist with the production and management of all project documentation to a professional and accurate standard.
·         Demonstrated ability to assist with motivating contractors to deliver as per contractual arrangements.
·         Demonstrated understanding of the risk factors associated with project delivery and an ability to mitigate against these.
Qualifications :
a. Education
  • Masters degree or accreditation in Engineering (preferably civil or structural) or Construction Management from a reputable University Additional years of relevant work experience, preferably in combination with a relevant bachelor’s degree, may substitute for the requirement for a master’s degree. 
b. Work Experience
 
  • At least 5 years site engineering for medium to large scale building construction projects in the oPt.
  • Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations would be an asset.
  • Ability to travel between Jerusalem and the West Bank essential.
  • Current driving license is essential.
  • Site Engineering/setout supervision would be an advantage
 
c. Languages
 
·         Fluency in English is essential, working knowledge of Arabic or Hebrew, is helpful.
 
Additional Considerations
 
-               Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
-               Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
-               Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
 
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org
“ UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from men and women will be considered equally”