Submission deadline: October 2, 2023 E. Standard Time in Africa | Construction Specialist P3 Job Vacancy In Mogadishu Somalia | UNICEF
Construction Specialist, P3, Mogadishu, Post # 126120, TA, 364 Days (Open to No Somalia Nationals),
Job no: 566012
Type of position: Temporary Appointment
Location: Nairobi Regn’l (ESARO), Somalia Division
Unit/School: Somalia
Department/Office: Somalia, Baidoa
Categories: Management
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Construction Specialist P3 Job Vacancy In Mogadishu Somalia
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Goal of the Position:
The coordination of the country office’s construction activities will be the responsibility of the Construction Specialist, who will report to the Operations Manager. Planning, assistance with procurement, and oversight of on-site construction activities are all included in the management of construction projects. In addition to providing technical and advising support on construction project management, the incumbent works closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations to define construction interventions that will satisfy programmatic needs and produce results for children.
The primary function, accountabilities, and associated duties and tasks
creating a construction work schedule
- Contribute to the creation of the yearly work plan for the construction operations; establish performance benchmarks, priorities, and targets; and track work progress to ensure that outcomes meet deadlines and expectations.
- Prepare and gather the data on active projects, regular activities, and other upcoming projects needed for the annual work plan.
- Coordination of the human and financial resources of the construction unit; assurance of suitable staffing deployment and prompt hiring in accordance with project requirements.
- Conduct weekly unit meetings, coach the unit employees, and make sure that roles and duties are understood. Make sure knowledge exchange and learning are given top priority in order to continually increase the capability of individuals and the team. This can be done in partnership with the Supply Division’s Construction Unit and the DFAM Field Support Unit.
- working together with appropriate partners and service providers
- Give the Programme/Operations sections technical assistance and support in matters relating to construction project management, as well as information on activities linked to construction.
- By participating in construction project proposals, planning, and the creation of pertinent terms of reference, you may help the Programme/Operations sections. You can also examine the project’s context and recommend the best implementation and procurement method.
- Participate in technical cooperation meetings; create PPT presentations on projects’ progress; take follow-up actions related to project implementation and monitoring.
- Inform the Programme/Operations sections about the status of projects; take the necessary steps to address technical challenges; and create the pertinent sections of project reports that management will need to see.
design and technical document creation
- Prepare the scope of construction work based on the needs of the program or operation, the available funds, and the constraints of the site; specify deliverables and the method of payment.
- Apply UNICEF norms and standards (child-friendly, accessible, MOSS, MORSS, etc.) to construction projects while taking the surrounding environment and material availability into consideration. In collaboration with the DFAM Field Support Unit, determine whether compliance with green building standards is necessary.
- Verify the clarity, completeness, and compliance of technical construction documentation (design drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities) with programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficiency standards, and accessibility guidelines.
- Prior to beginning work, follow up with the designing companies and governmental organizations to ensure that all necessary permits for building activities have been obtained.
support for the purchasing process
- Assist the Supply division technically with the creation of LPA requests and CRC submissions with relevant supporting documentation for construction activities.
- Conduct surveys to find possible engineering and construction businesses operating in your area. Create the terms of reference needed to create local long-term agreements for engineering services (design and site management).
- Prepare bid documents for engineering and construction work; attend the bidders’ conference and present the technical aspects of the bid; prepare responses to technical queries put forth by the bidders throughout the tendering process.
- Help the Supply department organize the conference for bidders and the site visits; evaluate the technical proposals that were submitted and write an evaluation report; and help the Supply section with the analysis of the financial proposals.
project oversight for construction
- Organize the construction project’s kickoff meeting with the construction company, the engineering firm, and the appropriate government colleagues.
- Provide close monitoring of construction activities through frequent site visits and technical meetings, as well as joint monitoring with appropriate partners’ technical services. You should also track the progress of each activity in accordance with milestones and review site supervision reports to ensure that the work is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with prevailing standards for quality and safety.
- Apply a multi-layered approach to construction supervision and quality assurance. Use documented hold and inspection points, where appropriate, to make it simple to assess the work quality, progress, and performance of engineering firms and construction companies throughout the course of the project.
- Verify payments and variations, gather supporting documentation, keep track of construction costs and certificates of progress, and create and maintain the appropriate tables for each construction activity.
- Support the CSR Operations Manager in managing contracts, making changes, extending their durations, applying liquidated damages, etc. Ensure that all records and data necessary for contract management are accessible, accurate, and securely stored.
- After confirming that all errors were fixed during the DLP, take part in the partial, significant, and final receipt of the works; produce and issue the necessary certificates.
- The final completion report and lessons learned should be prepared and sent as needed to the Construction Unit (SD) and AMS/NYHQ. Support the CSR Operations Manager with contract close-out in VISION.Construction Specialist P3 Job Vacancy In Mogadishu Somalia
RESULTS’ IMPACT
The Construction Specialist’s capacity to assist the CSR Operations Manager, successfully plan, manage, and supervise the effective and efficient management of construction operations for UNICEF Programme/Operations, and have a direct impact on the programmatic objectives and outcomes for children. This furthers UNICEF’s reputation as a capable institution capable of providing cost-efficient and long-lasting program results for children, as well as maintaining or strengthening UNICEF’s credibility as an effective and accountable manager of money entrusted to the organization.
Required (according to the revised Framework) UNICEF values and competency
Core Values (i)
- Care
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Accountability
- Sustainability
Core Competencies (ii)
- Self-awareness and ethical awareness are displayed
- Collaboration with others in the workplace
- develops and keeps partnerships
- Invents and Welcomes Change
- Considers and takes strategic action
- drive to produce significant results
- controls complexity and ambiguity
Skills
- the capacity to handle challenging, complex, and delicate situations under pressure.
- the capacity to lead and oversee transformation in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and concepts both orally and in writing effectively and concisely.
- the capacity to oversee and manage the efficient use of resources.
- the capacity to manage and lead a group of professionals and support personnel engaged in building projects.
- Ability to build strategies, set clear visions, and work strategically to achieve corporate goals.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills are necessary to create and maintain reliable partnerships that help achieve goals and to build enduring working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- the capacity to recognize and evaluate systemic problems, form judgments, and draw conclusions and solutions.
- aptitude for spotting new possibilities or requirements to address problems in the workplace and suggest adjustments.
- strong familiarity with the most recent technological breakthroughs in the building business.
- strong understanding of the phases of construction projects, from assessing the needs of the program to planning, contracting, executing the work, and evaluating the results.
- Strong general knowledge and comprehension of the UNICEF program, public procurement rules, financial and legal elements of construction-related concerns, morals, and risk management of building projects.
- Typical engineering and architectural design software, such as ArchiCAD and AutoCAD, are used for design.
Requirements for Hiring
Education:
- A master’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture, architectural studies, or another comparable field is necessary. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field is required, together with a current professional certification in the relevant field.
- It is possible to forgo an advanced degree in favor of a first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a pertinent technical discipline (as mentioned above), along with an additional two (2) years of pertinent job experience.
Experience:
- It is necessary to have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in project management, site supervision, quality assurance, or other closely connected technical domains, at the national and/or international levels.
- Emergency knowledge is advantageous.
- Fluency in the English language is necessary. It is advantageous to be conversant in another UN official language or the local tongue.
You exhibit for each child…
Our actions and methods are guided by UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). Learn more about UNICEF’s values by visiting their website.
The UNICEF qualifications needed for this position are…
- Builds and maintains relationships; exhibits self-knowledge and ethical awareness; is driven to produce results that have an impact; innovates and embraces change; manages ambiguity and complexity; thinks and acts strategically; and collaborates with others.
- We put candidates through tests during the hiring process using the competency framework. Learn about our competency framework and its various levels here: competency framework.
- UNICEF’s global workforce must reflect the variety of the children it serves, who are among the most underprivileged in the world. No one is excluded from the UNICEF family because of their color or ethnicity, age, handicap, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, socioeconomic status, or any other personal trait. We provide our employees with a wide range of perks, including as paid parental leave, nursing breaks, and appropriate accommodations for people with impairments. Flexible work schedules are strongly advised by UNICEF.
- With regard to behavior that is incompatible with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, such as sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, misuse of power, and discrimination, UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy. UNICEF is dedicated to promoting the safety and security of every child. Therefore, all chosen applicants will go through thorough reference and background checks, and they will be required to follow these standards and ideals. Verification of academic credentials and employment history will be part of background checks. It could be necessary to request more information from chosen candidates so that a background check can be done.
- The best outcomes for children depend on UNICEF’s proactive commitment to diversity and inclusion. Women who are qualified and qualified for this role are invited to apply.
- Mobility is a requirement of working for UNICEF as an international professional and is the foundation of the global civil service.
- Medical clearance is required for UNICEF employment. For IP posts, the issuing of a visa by the host nation of the duty station is necessary. UNICEF will help with this. The obligation for immunization (vaccination), including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid), applies to appointments as well. Normally, government personnel who are being considered for employment with UNICEF must resign from their government in order to accept a position with UNICEF.
- If a visa, medical clearance, or required immunizations cannot be obtained within a reasonable amount of time for whatever reason, UNICEF retains the right to revoke an offer of employment without pay.
- Only degrees from institutions accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a database that is updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are taken into account by UNICEF. You can access the list at http://www.whed.net.
Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted and moved on to the next phase of the hiring process.
September 19, 2023 Eastern time. Standard Time in Africa
Submission deadline: October 2, 2023 E. Standard Time in Africa
The Construction Specialist will be in charge of organizing the building projects for the national office under the direction of the Central South Region (CSR) Operations Manager. Planning, assistance with procurement, and oversight of on-site construction activities are all included in the management of construction projects. In addition to providing technical and advising support on construction project management, the incumbent will work closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations in defining construction interventions to fulfill programmatic objectives and produce results for children.
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