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Construction Engineer

The Project Engineer will be responsible for
(i) assessment new construction and rehabilitation work requests and
preparation of assessment reports including preliminary design and budget. (ii)
Provides technical input to the preparation of project proposals, and (iii)
execution of the construction & rehabilitation projects as undertaken by
UNOPS. The Projects include the construction of buildings, roads and community
infrastructure using contracted firms and community labourers.

Related specific responsibilities:

* Review
requests for new constructions and rehabilitation works, carry out
assessments and prepare reports with
recommendations for follow up actions;

* Liaise
with the project stakeholders, develop sustainable solutions with design
and estimates to seek funding approval for implementation

* Assist
the Project Manager, with the technical input to the preparation of
tenders, during bid evaluation process and in the preparation of the
contracts award approval documents.

* Implement all inspection activities on
construction projects & make frequent inspections of selected
construction project to insure compliance with plan and specifications.

* Interprets plans and specifications to
ensure compliance with requirement and to resolve questions as to intent
of same.

* Prepare weekly status report including
the progress of construction any compliance or issue during implementation
and pictures.

* Provide construction progress report
used to authorize payments.

* Overall
management of the works implementation that will ensure the constructions works
are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality;

* Timely
actions on potential delays and/or cost overruns that can either be
prevented or mitigated are to be quickly reported with recommended
remedial actions for the Project Manager approval;

* Prepare
project / contracts related documentations such as periodic progress
reports, site monitoring reports, stake holder meeting minutes, Engineer’s
Instructions and Variation Orders, Contractor’s bills review reports,
certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out
reports.

* Provide
training and technology transfer to national personnel and contractor’s
personnel and advise on good construction practices, good environmental
management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during
construction;

* Represent
UNOPS in project implementation activities, as directed by the Project
Manager, and ensure that UNOPS procedures and the standards are adhere to all project implementation activities

Reporting:

* The
Construction Supervisor will report directly to UNOPS Project Manager.

*
Education

* Bachelor degree in Civil
Engineering or any other relevant field is required. Masters degree in the
same field is desirable.

Experience

* At least 5 years of experience in buildings and
community infrastructure projects direct engagements is required.

* Experience in supervision of civil engineering
construction activities is required;

* Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

* Only Sudanese national are eligible to apply.

Competencies

Professionalism:

* Knowledge of UN core values, rules and regulations is an asset

* Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and commitment to continuous learning

* Demonstrate accountability for results

* Analytical, creative, innovative and pro-active

* Demonstrate results orientation and focus on solutions

* Respect for diversity

Client focus:

* Demonstrate sense of ethics and sound judgment in dealing with clients

* Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with clients, donors andother stakeholders

* Focuses on result for the client/donor and responds positively to feedback

Planning and Organizing:

* Ability to plan work in a collaborative manner and to manage priorities

* Strong computer and IT skills are required

Communication skills:

* Communication and facilitation skills are required

* Writing, analytical and reporting skills are required

* Ability to facilitate meetings/workshops in a participatory manner is desirable

Teamwork skills:

* Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the goals of the project and in accordance with UNOPS shared goals

* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

* Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and show leadership

* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

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Program Coordinator, Program (Senior) Manager, Process & Quality Manager, Construction Manager

The International Rescue Committee is one of the largest providers of relief and development assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo with an annual budget of approximately US$ 80 million and over 1000 staff. Together with Care International, they are implementing a large scale Community Driven Reconstruction program in the Eastern part of the country.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development and with a budget of 150 million USD, this seven-year CDR program aims at supporting more than 1800 villages to improve socio-economic conditions and increase understanding of and demand for good governance. Tuungane is the largest program of its kind within the IRC network globally. The current program will continue through 2014.

SCOPE

IRC is currently looking for talented, experienced, bilingual and motivated persons to be involved in this ambitious program. We are specifically looking for: Community Development Reconstruction (CDR) Coordinators, CDR (Senior) Managers, CDR Process & Quality Managers, and CDR Construction Managers

Please note: Interested applicants will be part of our talent pool should a position becomes available during the year.  All positions will be based in Eastern DR Congo in the following either of the IRC offices: Goma, Bukavu, Kalemie or Lubumbashi.

RESPONSIBILITIES

For CDR Provincial Coordinators :

Lead the overall management of the program at the provincial level;Lead and implement the planning process in order to achieve the objectives determined by the national coordination of the program;Lead the financial management of the program, including budget monitoring and development of accurate spending plan;Provide leadership and management oversight to the provincial CDR team;Ensure timely and accurate reporting (narrative and financial).

For CDR Provincial (Senior) Managers. :

Assist the coordinator in the management of the program;Ensure the day-to-day operational management of the activities;Manage the field programmatic team; provide leadership and supervision;Ensure the supervision and the assessment the quality of program activities in the field. This implies regular visits to the sites;Supervise and improve the monitoring and evaluation process of the activities.

For CDR Provincial Process & Quality Managers :

Monitor, assess and maintain the quality of the programmatic activities in the field through regular field visits and the implementation of quality controls and team trainings;Reinforce field staff’s adherence to and understanding of Tuungane protocols through trainings and diffusion of relevant material;Coordinate the methodological coherence of the program through the creation and update of training modules, field guides, guidelines and toolkits for the implementing teams;Directly supervise the CDR M&E Advisor and CDR Sector Specialists, including the planning of activities, formulation of performance management plans and evaluations.

For CDR Provincial Construction Managers :

Manage the construction team; provide leadership and supervision;Supervise the quality and accuracy of BOQs and drawings for small scale projects;Supervise all call for tender and ensure the process is transparent;Ensure adequate supervision of all ongoing constructions;Ensure a comprehensive monitoring mechanism is set up including site books, visual and written reports and copies of all key documents on sites (plans, contracts,..).

REQUIREMENTS

Master or Bachelor in related field demonstrating outstanding academic achievement;Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies;Excellent human resource management skills and interpersonal skills;Substantial overseas experience in conflict or post-conflict context (ideally in Africa);From 2 to 4 years of work experience in a related field. Previous experience with governance program would be preferable;Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Motivated, positive individual who likes to take initiative;Ability to travel frequently to project sites for monitoring visits, include remote areas, in eastern DRC;Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of Swahili is an asset.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

Only the most interesting/relevant applications will receive an answerOnly candidate fluent in French and English will be considered;Cover letters required to be considered;Applicant must be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months

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