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General
- Description of assignment title:Â Engineer
- Assignment country:Â Kenya
- Expected start date:Â 12/01/2023
- Sustainable Development Goal:Â 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- Volunteer category:Â National UN Volunteer Specialist
- Host entity:Â United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Type:Â Onsite
- Duration:Â 12 months (with possibility of extension)
- Number of assignments:Â 1
- Duty stations:Â Nairobi
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Task description
duties and responsibilities:
– Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs
– Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs – Plan and design other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation, hydraulics, etc.
– Assess strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel by testing materials and soil
– Set design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
– Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data
– Draft and present reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions
– Estimate materials, equipment, and labour needed to determine project costs
– Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects progress properly
– Collaborate with surveyors to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction
– Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met
– On completion of a project, inspect, repair, and maintain the structures as needed
– Contribute to the preparation of complete bidding packages, including Technical Specifications, Bill of Quantities, Technical Evaluation Criteria, etc.
– Performs other related duties as assigned.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
5 years of experience in civil engineering and construction are required, as well as experience in project implementation and supervision.
– Excellent use of AutoCAD (or Revit), Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet are required.
– Familiarity with database management and office technology equipment is required.
The below requirements are desirable assets for this position:
– Experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
– Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
– Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
– Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
– Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision.
– Ability to work with tight deadlines
Area(s) of expertise
Engineering and construction , Energy and environment , Facility management
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction or similar
Competencies and values
Professionalism Teamwork Accountability Adaptability and flexibility Creativity Judgment and decision-making Planning and organizing
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