Civil Engineer (Port Sudan) – UNOPS

Job Description

Organization	United Nations Office for Project Services
Job Title	Civil Engineer
Vacancy code	VA/2024/B5312/29093
Department/office	AFR, ETMCO, Sudan
Duty station	Port Sudan with travel to project sites, Sudan
Contract type	Local ICA Specialist
Contract level	LICA Specialist-9
Duration	Ongoing Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
Application period	18-Oct-2024 to 01-Nov-2024

 Background Information – Job-specific

UNOPS ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Civil Engineer based in Port Sudan, Sudan

Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply.   These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.


This is a local position, and is hence open to Sudanese nationals only.

UNOPS Sudan is embarking on several initiatives in close consultation with multi-donors this is in response to the present situation in Sudan and the impact of the armed conflict that erupted on April 15th 2023 and is still ongoing, which led to the displacement of close to 10.7 million persons within the country as well as over 2 million persons crossed the border to seek refuge in neighboring countries. Internally the armed conflict has disrupted the livelihood of the population of Sudan with almost 26 million in need of humanitarian assistance and where people were reported within IPC3, IPC4 and IPC 5 levels in the country. Examples of the different project ongoing/hard pipeline initiatives cover the following infra interventions (i.e.KHC/AICS, Japan/MoFA, EU, AFDP/DtP, etc.)

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for assisting the project development process, participating in assessment, development of BOQs and preparation of bid documents. The incumbent  will be assisting UNOPS office for the implementation and coordination of water Supply project in Port Sudan, etc to/in (i) the assessment of rehabilitation works and the preparation of assessment reports including preliminary design and cost estimate, (ii) the execution of the construction/rehabilitation projects as undertaken by UNOPS and (iii) Support and guide the Urban Water Administrative unit towards achieving its long term goal of cost recovery along with the review of key performance indicators (KPIs). The projects include the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of water works/buildings using the private sector (hired contractors) to get the job done.

 Functional Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for the below listed tasks and responsibilities.Oversight and coordination to ensure timely completion of the works, will include

• Under the guidance of the infrastructure project manager and UNOPS supporting teams, oversee the contractual clause out of project contracts.
• Reviewing/confirming materials quantities to allow facilitation of procurement including direct payment to material suppliers upon request by the contractor.
• Supported by the infrastructure project manager and PMs and the procurement team, ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Oversight of construction activities to ensure that quality and timely delivery are achieved and to ensure HSSE compliance on site.
• Ensuring that UNOPS system and compliance requirements are met in construction implementation and reporting.

Monitoring and reporting will cover the following 

• Collection of information on results achieved by the project. 
• Calculation of progress against project KPIs for the final project reporting.
• Assessing project performance against KPIs for reporting.
• Contribution of analysis and data to final report.

Operational

• Work on the detailed bill of quantities of the identified works on town water supply schemes rehabilitation needs, and other water resources development projects in consultation with the State authorities and the scheme operations staff.
• Liaison with local contractors engaged to carry out topographical and geotechnical investigations (if any) and direct supervision of the works, and provides technical input to the design development process.
• Collect scheme operational data, assets maintenance records, beneficiaries, survey information and carry out project assessments for new works.
• Undertake a baseline (preliminary) survey to assess the situation of the existing schemes
• Provide technical input to the preparation of costs estimates as well as project implementation schedules for the rehabilitation/ replacement/ extension/ new construction of various works such as deep wells, elevated tanks, transmission & distribution pipe lines and reticulation systems.
• Facilitate the project implementation process with the state authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Support in carrying out the contractor’s evaluation and selection processes.
•  Assist the infrastructure project manager or project executive to provide the technical input to the preparation of tenders, during bid evaluation process and in the preparation of the contracts award approval documents. 
• As tasked by the infrastructure project manager , supervise the construction works, and administer the execution of the work as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications;
• Support the overall management of the implementation of the work in the field that will ensure the constructions works are completed on time, within budget and up to quality standards;
• 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 to the infrastructure project manager;
• Assist the infrastructure project manager in the preparation of project / contracts related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stakeholder meeting minutes, engineer’s instructions and variation orders, contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports.
• Assist in providing 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 in the field, as directed by the infrastructure project manager in order to ensure that UNOPS procedures and the standards adhere to all project implementation activities.
• Represent UNOPS to the different related forums, coordinating with other stakeholders and ensuring UNOPS intervention if feasible and documented.

The Civil Engineer will be supported by the Infrastructure Project Manager, IPAS legal, the Ethiopian Multi-country office procurement team, the project manager and the UNOPS Sudan country manager. The incumbent will represent UNOPS in the field, as directed by the Project, to ensure that UNOPS procedures and the standards adhere to all project implementation activities.

 Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related fields is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree, along with an additional two years of relevant experience, may be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree requirements.

Work Experience

• At least two (2) years’ experience in civil engineering is required.
• Experience in contract management is desirable.
• Work experience in Eastern Sudan  is desirable.
• Work experience in coordinating with relevant government technical departments is desirable.

Language

• Fluency in written, spoken and reading English is required
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset

 Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

 Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA/ICS -9
Contract duration:  Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

 Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.