Associate Civil Engineer (Readvertisment) (Kassala) – UNOPS

Job Description

Organization	United Nations Office for Project Services
Job Title	Associate Civil Engineer (Readvertisment)
Vacancy code	VA/2024/B5312/28280
Department/office	AFR, ETMCO, Sudan
Duty station	Kassala, Sudan
Contract type	Local ICA Support
Contract level	LICA-6
Duration	Ongoing Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
Application period	15-Jul-2024 to 28-Jul-2024

 Background Information – Job-specific

UNOPS-ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Associate Civil Engineer based in Kassala, Sudan. Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.

Kassala Health Citadel is a newly designated tertiary healthcare hub established to provide holistic healthcare services for a population of nearly three million people in Kassala and nearby districts, as well as serving the currently internally displaced people (IDPs) and refugees camps in the area. The project is part and parcel of the Agency for Italian Development cooperation (AICS) initiative.

The project is at the fifth phase which is aimed to improve the uptake and quality of health care services as well as to provide a safe environment for patients living with disabilities by improving access to quality health care services as well as for those who are working in the healthcare facilities of the Kassala Health Citadel.

The project is to construct part 2 of phase 1 of the new general surgical unit with a total of more than 3,000 m2, construct the two main  roads of the citadel connecting the new general surgical unit with the other facilities; the blood bank, the maternity hospital, the diagnostic center and the new pediatrics unit. In addition to the rehabilitation of the external areas between some old existing facilities so that all these facilities could be accessible by vehicles or other means. Completion of those activities will help all residents’ specifically poor people, children, women and people with disabilities of the state to have access to quality health services in their state. 

 Functional Responsibilities

Under direct supervision and overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Associate Civil Engineer is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity:

• Responsible for day to day coordination with the contractors and suppliers according to the needs and requirements on site.
• Inspects and reports on Contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the Contractor meets the high quality standards expected by UNOPS.
• Checks Contractor’s set out and works, including compliance with Contract Specifications and ensures that contractors comply with their work plans to complete work within a specified time  frame.
• Provides support and technical guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary.
• Attends daily the project site(s) in order to monitor progress of works, identifies the existing problems and provides appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Responsible for preparation of progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submission of such on a weekly basis to the Project Manager.
• Responsible for supervision of technical staff assigned to the project, and the assignment and monitoring of duties during the progress of  works.
• Responsible for the preparation and verification of a database for the available materials shipped to the project, schedules of labour force, and monitoring of quality of such during the progress of works.
• Assesses the work activities of contractor/s, measures completed work and makes recommendations to designated UNOPS project manager for progress payments to contractors.
• Maintain records; compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures.
• Coordinates between Contractor/s and UNOPS.
• Evaluates and assesses works schedules and programmes, including the comparison with the schedule baselines and reports to the Project Manager accordingly.
• Checks all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keeps records and reports to the Project Manager accordingly.
• Checks, verifies and approves the interim payments submitted by the Contractor/s and submits detailed reports to the Project manager.
• Assesses and reports on the project closing plans, archiving of cost and progress reports and hands over all related reports to the Project Manager.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Project  Manager.

Impacts of results 

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Associate Civil  Engineer directly impacts the successful delivery of the project on time, budget and quality to the expectations of all stakeholders.  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 Diploma in Civil or Construction Engineering from a recognized institute is desirable. A first-level (Bachelor’s) university degree in Civil or Construction Engineering is an asset, but not required, and may be considered as a substitute for 4 years of the required work experience.
Experience	A minimum of six (6) years of relevant working experience is required in Civil & Structural Engineering Design/ rehabilitation and construction of new health buildings or similar buildings is required.  A minimum of two (2) years of experience in using Microsoft Project or Primavera is required. Experience in using the following design softwares: Robot, Revit, MasterSeries, AutoCAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Etabs, Prokon, CADS RC and excel spreadsheets is desired.
Language	Fluency in written, spoken and reading  English is required. Knowledge of another official UN 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

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractual Agreement (LICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-6
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

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

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

 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. 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.