Multiple Positions Jobs United Nations at UNOPS

Associate Construction Management Engineer, Multiple positions
Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5335/28662
Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Tanzania
Duty station Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-6
Duration Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

Background Information – Job-specific
The
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational
arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of
its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects
around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by
providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and
sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.
Mandated as a central resource of the
United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management,
procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments,
donors and United Nations organizations.

Background Information – Kenya Multi Country Office:
Located
in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi-Country Office manages a growing
portfolio of engagements. The KEMC sub-region currently consists of an
established Multi-Country Office in Nairobi/Kenya which manages a
portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in East and South Africa,
including Tanzania Mainland, the Islands of Zanzibar where UNOPS is
physically present. The current portfolio includes projects funded by
the Foreign Ministry of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman to
construct a health center, rehabilitation of the Bargash House, and an
education institute on the island of Zanzibar. Other projects funded by
KOICA include the construction of secondary school laboratories and
rehabilitating three agro-processing centers in Morogoro, Zanzibar, and
Dar Es Salaam.

Background Information – Project Information:
UNOPS
is currently executing projects in Zanzibar, Tanzania, with funds from
the Foreign Ministry of the government of the Sultanate of Oman. One of
these projects is the construction of the Istiqama Education College in
Zanzibar. It is an education institute that accepts students from around
the Zanzibar Islands. It’s known for helping students become
independent and promoting social, economic, and cultural integration
within Zanzibar society. This project directly contributes to
Sustainable Development Goal 4: “Ensuring inclusive and equitable
quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for
all.” This project aligns and contributes to implementing the Zanzibar
Development Plan (ZADEP) 2021-2026 by aiming to increase the proportion
of teachers qualified in science or technology, engineering, and
mathematics.

The Zanzibar Development Vision (ZDV 2050) sets a
strategic direction for Zanzibar’s education sector: To transform the
education system to support quality inclusive education and training
programs to build the human capital that serves economic and social
development needs. This vision plays a crucial role in guiding our
projects and ensuring they align with the long-term goals of the
education sector. The Zanzibar Education Policy of 2006 outlines the
framework for education in Zanzibar by emphasizing equitable access to
quality education, focusing on making education more relevant to the
needs of the labor market.

The Associate Construction
Management Engineer will support the site foreman to manage the
contractor, linking technical supervision of the works, quality, and
timing with contract management to ensure correct and transparent
payment processes related to fulfilling their obligations.

Job-Specific Information:
Under
the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be
responsible for the day-to-day monitoring/management of on-site
construction as listed below:

• Support the Project Manager in the planning and coordination of project activities.
• Contribute to taking timely action to prevent potential delays and cost overruns that the contractors can avoid.
• Provide guidance on-timely project delivery.
• Monitor contractor presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BoQ) as per the approved contract.
• Support
  the Project Manager in supervision of construction works and administer
  works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design
  specifications.
• Verify that project activities are consistent
  with the project’s technical specifications and inform the Project
  Manager promptly of any eventual deviations.
• Contribute to regular supervision of the project work progress and quality for on-time delivery.
• Prepare project process reports.
• Provide support and guidance to the contractor and assist in resolving site problems as necessary.
• Assesses
  the work activities of contractor/s, measures completed work, and makes
  recommendations to the Project Manager for progress and interim
  payments to contractors.
• Oversee quality control and health and
  safety matters on site and ensure that behavioral expectations are met
  and are in compliance with COVID-19 pandemic guidelines

Functional Responsibilities
Summary of functions:

• Project monitoring and reporting.
• Construction Site Management.
• Project Operational and logistic support.

Knowledge management.
Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Once the designs are concluded and contractors are selected through the
  UNOPS procurement process, the Associate Construction Management
  Engineer will manage the contractors, link technical supervision of the
  works, quality, and timing with contract management to ensure correct
  and transparent payment processes linked to the fulfillment of their
  obligations.

Construction Site management:

• Ensures the project work done complies with the plans and specifications.
• Ensure and maintain the quality of work all through.
• Monitor the safety measures adopted by the contractor at the site and ensure compliance of HSSE standards.
• Ensure that the materials used in the project meet the design standards.
• Support the tracking of project activities on a daily basis and report to the Senior Project Manager of deviations.
• Report contractor daily activity progress.
• Ensure the works are completed as outlined in the project work plan.
• Support in the coordination of ad hoc meetings, monthly and quarterly site meetings.
• Ensure
  conformity of project forecasts and actuals on a monthly basis and
  report to the Senior Project Manager and Project Management Support
  Associate (PMSA).

Operational and Logistic Support:

• Support the PMSA in liaising with UNOPS support service units for
  project-related administrative and operational matters such as payments,
  contract management, procurement of goods and services and assets
  management.
• Review input of financial information, expenditures etc. in OneUNOPS (ERP).
• Support
  development and maintenance of oneUNOPS based management information
  systems to ensure real time tracking and asset management under the
  project activities.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in monitoring all Human Resources (HR) requirements and related activities under the Projects.
• Support
  the organization of induction briefings to newly recruited staff and
  render support to consultants in the course of their assignment.
• Provide
  efficient support in contract management, goods contract management and
  all matters relating to successful supervision and management of
  contracts. .
• Contribute to organizing project and stakeholder meetings as and when necessary, and maintain records of these meetings.
• Support the PMSA in maintaining records of project files and reports according to UNOPS document management guidelines.
• Identify
  operational, administrative, financial and other bottlenecks that may
  impede project delivery and recommend solutions and take appropriate
  remedial action.
• Establish and monitor an internal control system for all tracking IPCs. Knowledge Management and Innovation:
• Support the compilation of lessons learned as per defined reporting format.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for planning and knowledge building.
• Maintain records of project files and activity reports in hard and soft copy.

Impact of Results:
The
effective and successful achievement of results by the Associate
Construction Management Engineer directly impacts on achievement of
project results by supporting the Senior Project Manager to adhere to
project management methods and strategies, reduce risks, cut costs and
improve success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and
image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and
management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of
choice in sustainable development and project services

Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• A university degree preferably in civil engineering/ construction management or a related area is an asset.

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Work Experience:

• Minimum
  of six years of relevant working experience in civil engineering and
  construction is required. Bachelor’s degree may substitute for some
  years of experience.
• Prior experience in UN system organizations or INGOs is desirable.

Language:

• Excellent knowledge of both written and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.

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Application period 08-Aug-2024 to 22-Aug-2024