Project Engineer

  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 5 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. 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 the Middle East with over 30,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. Project Engineer    Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for Application 14/04/2016 Vacancy Announcement Number 992/2016 Department/Division FICIP   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will supervise the implementation of the“Full Accessibility” works – as per BoQs - as well as the planning and drawings of the “Partial Accessibility” works to be implemented under the ENPIProject (ENPI/2012/301-709) inthe following schools at Lebanon Field:   Full Accessibility Partial Accessibility School Area School Area Battouf/Kawkab NLA Wadi al Hawith Beqaa Deir el Qassi Saida Ramallah CLA Safad Saida Ein el Assal Tyre Naqquora Saida Tiberias Beqaa Qadisieh Tyre Haifa/Galillee CLA     In specific, under the direction of the FICIP Department for the technical component and of the Education Department for the project implementation and reporting component, the incumbent will:   Day to day supervision and follow up of all construction projects executed in the abovementioned schools. Assisting  in the day-to-day co-management of the Accessibility componentensuring its successful implementation on time, within budget, to the qualityapproved in line with accessibility standards, and with the envisaged high community participation component; Technical supervision of construction to ensure contractor's adherence tocontract documents, including drawings, specifications, testing and materials'requirements; assuring adherence of the contractor to time schedule andmaking sure that defective materials are removed and replaced properly, asrequired by the contractor; Preparing/coordinating any site survey work necessary to support thedevelopment of design/tender documentation for future works; checking andsupervising any surveying work;  EnsureAccessibility standards and works as per planned are strictly adhered to during project implementation; Construction management duties including, but not limited to, contractadministration, surveying, coordinating matters between multiple contractorson site, quantity measurements, cost control, reviewing interim and finalpayments and quality control; Making recommendations on all variation orders andcontract amendments; Assisting in assigning tasks and supervising specialistsand technical staff that may be assigned from time to time to infrastructure works; Preparing weekly reports and assists in preparing the monthly reports and otherreports as required by the Project Manager of Education; keeps FICIP/Education management informed ofprogress and obstacles; 10.Preparing measurements, keeping measurements book, checking and assuringaccuracy of payments to construction contractor(s) and payments toconsultants; 11.Controlling budget; preparing and maintaining cost and expenditure recordsand forecasts and continuously comparing between budget, available funds,value of works executed, and remaining works and funds; 12.Testing of materials and analysis of results for quality control; reviewing andfollowing up on the implementation of the contractor's Quality Assurance / Quality Control plan and ensure all works carried out are in line with accessibility standards; 13.Keeping a diary, recording day-to-day salient project events, activities andprogress of works; protection of the interests of the Agency against potentialclaims; 14.Checking and following-up the schedule of works/phasing prepared by thecontractor(s) and other consultants working under her/his supervision; 15.Assisting in ensuring safety measures are adopted duringproject implementation; 16.Performing such other duties as may be assigned.     PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)    Academic and Professional   A University degree in Civil Engineering;    (B)  Experience   Three years of Civil Engineering site experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with at least two years of project management experience.   (C)   Language   Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic is a must.   (D)   Skills and Competencies   Specific competencies include: Understanding of local laws and regulations, Advanced computer skills, Report writing skills, Knowledge of materials testing, analysis of results and quality control in similar projects, Ability to negotiate, Time scheduling and budget control skills, and attention to detail Knowledge and experience implementing disability accessibility works is desirable. Knowledge of Earned Value analysis, Ability to communicate, Administration skills.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: As per relevant salary scale. Contract Duration: 6 months (extendable upon availability of funds) Working Schedule: from Monday through Saturday. Schedule may require work after duty hours.     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 not be considered for any consultant/contractor position while 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.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will sit for one test: Computer based Technical Test (100%).   The top 05 scoring candidates in the written technical test given that none have scored less than 50%; will be invited for an interview.        HOW TO APPLY If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestinerefugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. 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. 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     Date of issue: 04.04.2016