Wash Project Manager

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST – UNRWA   UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in theMiddle Eastwith over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. WASH Project Manager   Location All Areas (Beqa’a Area – Central Lebanon Area – North Lebanon Area – Saida Area – Tyre Area) Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for Application 28 March 2015 Vacancy Announcement Number 989/2015 Department/Division Field Infrastructure andCampImprovementProgramme   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will supervises the KFW (German Government owned organization) Project in Lebanon Field. In specific, the incumbent will: (A)    Prepare and closely monitor plans for the implementation of the KFW project intervention within the agreed timelines with donors; (B)    Conduct KFW project needs assessments throughout the Field and establishes priority list with cost estimates in close coordination with Asst/FICIP & FSE; (C)   Manage the funds received for installed systems interventions in close coordination with C/FICIP. Prepare and maintain cost and expenditure records and forecasts; (D)   Prepare designs for related activities needed for the different activities including bills of quantities, tender documents and cost estimates; (E)    Manage the day-to-day activities of project items including successful implementation on time, within budget, to the quality approved, and with the envisaged high community participation component; (F)    Overall looks for the implementation of project components in the Field and directs activities in the proper way; (G)   Monitors the work of the supervision staff and offer advice when needed, with reporting back about their performance on bi-weekly basis including meetings, expenditure, material usage, etc.. (H)   Attend meetings related to KFW project with contractor and prepares, for final endorsement by C/FICIP, minutes of meetings, extension of time (if any), variation orders (if any), measurements, interim payments, final payments, handing over and taking over, etc… wherever needed. (I)      Prepare specifications and lists of requirements for supplies and equipment, and ensures timely delivery of goods and supplies related to items to be procured; (J)    Coordinate and follow up on actions with UNRWA LFO Departments, Area officers, community, community representatives, water committees, concerned Lebanese Authorities. UN Agencies , NGOs, and other stakeholders on matters pertinent to any related issue for good operation of KFW project; (K)    Prepare progress and final reports including financial status; (L)    Coordinate with Asst/FICIP on needed interventions, including cash subsidies, and handover completed works to Asst/FICIP; (M)   Performing such other duties as may be assigned and at whatever area when needed;    PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)  Academic and Professional        A university degree in Civil Engineering.   (B)  Experience i)       Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national levels in construction, at least two years of which have been in a supervisory post; experience in infrastructure is preferred; ii)     Project management experience and knowledge; iii)    Two years of program management, monitoring and evaluation or in related fields; iv)    Preferred experience in community-driven participatory planning; v)     Proven experience in report writing; vi)    Possession of a valid driving license. (C)  Language        Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.   (D)  Skills and Competencies i)       Knowledge of participatory planning methodologies; ii)     Project management skills, particularly skills in contract administration, risk management, people management and communications management; iii)    Advanced computer skills; iv)    Data analysis skills; v)     Report writing skills, vi)    Budget management and cost control; vii)  Administration skills; viii) Earned value analysis skills.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: As per relevant salary scale. Contract Duration: Eight months. Working Schedule: from Monday through Saturday.   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post. Priority will be given to fully qualify registered Palestinian refugees. Prior to the commencement of services,the consultant shall confirm and acknowledge in writing,and provide proof of the existence of,self-procured adequate private insurance against medical,disability and accident for the duration of the contract. As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy.  In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.   UNRWA staff members with fixed term appointments may apply for any consultant/contractor consultancy while in service. Upon selection, a staff member may be offered the consultant/contractor contract upon resignation from fixed term appointments and a three month break-in-service. Candidates who are no longer employed by the Agency must have a minimum of 3 months break-in-service, before they apply to any consultant/contract positions.   UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity,neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights,for diversity,and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staffs are expected to uphold these values at all times,both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Not Applicable.     INTERVIEW Only Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview (100%).      HOW TO APPLY If you have the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form; it is the responsibility of the candidates (internal and external) to make sure that their Personal History Form is duly completed with the needed information before they apply as amendments to the Form will not be accepted after the deadline of the vacancy announcement. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted –“سيتم الإتصال فقط بالأشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم متطلبات الوظيفة”. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. For any queries please send an email to: recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org. Please apply as requested above, do not send your CV To this email address, all cvs sent to this email address will be automatically ignored. يرجى تقديم الطلبات حسب التعليمات اعلاها وعدم ارسال السيرة الذاتية الى هذا البريد الالكتروني, سيتم تجاهل السير الذاتية التي ترسل الى هذا العنوان تلقائيا. or contact the recruitment unit on 009611840490.   Date of issue: 19 March 2015