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• In charge of planning and coordinating any
  activity with the Project Manager;
• Complete assessment, organize preliminary
  studies, monitoring/supervising contractors;
• Support the PM in preparing the tender
  documents, with particular focus to the technical documents, (drawings,
  BoQ, technical specification and standards);
• Responsible for monitoring of the Works
  Supervision and reporting to PM;
• Being present at the site regularly (daily
  presence required);
• Ensure quantity/quality control and time
  schedule consistency;
• Keenly verify that the works are consistent
  with the project technical specifications and inform promptly of eventual
  deviations;
• Actively monitor closely any works and
  reporting to the Project Manager any relevant issue;
• Coordinate the site planning (including close
  monitoring) with the Works Supervisor and the Contractor;
• The incumbent will also attend all site
  meetings;
• Accompany/monitor all tests and inspection;
• Field/site checks and controls about
  security, safety and environmental procedures respect by all sides;
• Field/site checks and controls about works
  progress data included in Contractor and Works Supervision team;
• Support the Project Manager in his
  performances;
• Perform provisional acceptance of works and
  undertake evaluation;
• Perform final acceptance.

• Ensure proper liaison, coordination and
  exchange of information with the Municipal Authority, filtering any
  contact with the Contractor;
• Ensure to and from communication with any
  other relevant Authority involved (technical department, etc);
• Coordinate with them any activity (as per
  instructions of the Project Manager);
• Help and support Contractor in relationship
  with local Authorities;
• Accompany all site visits by any Authority
  and Donor representatives;

• Representing UNOPS/Project (if and when
  instructed by Project Manager);
• Accompany all site visits by any
  UNOPS/Project staff.

• Prepare and submit periodic reports (weekly
  for the PM and monthly for the other stakeholders) as well as a Final
  Report of all infrastructure works based on the work/plan/ schedule,
  encountered problems, solutions, etc.
• Final handing over and acceptance report
  based on Technical specifications (against the approved project),
  including all relevant information such as : timing, resources, materials
  and equipment installed, maintenance plan, payment record.
• Any other business as instructed by the
  Project Manager.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Project Engineer career vacancy should
  hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil & Infrastructure or
  related field is required.
• A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an
  additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of
  the education requirements outlined above.
• AutoCAD certification is required
• At least four years’ experience in the
  preparation of designs and tender documentation for building construction
  projects and / or works of a similar nature;
• Experience in supervision of civil
  construction works in private or public sector
• Broad understanding and knowledge of national
  design codes and building standards;
• Sound Knowledge of AutoCAD;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  programs
• Thoroughness and attention to detail is
  essential with ability to anticipate difficulties that may have cost
  implications during the construction phase.
• International building Code skills –
  (required)
• AutoCAD skills – (required)
• Health and Safety Management knowledge and
  skills – (required)
• Construction and Engineering skills –
  (required)
• Supervising construction activities skills –
  (required
• Technical Writing skills – (required)
• Infrastructure engineering design skills –
  (required)
• Managing construction activities skills –
  (required)
• Reporting skills – (required)
• Quality Control skills (required)
• Languages: Fluency in written and oral English
  required.

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to continuous Learning
• Organizing and quality
• Results orientation
• Communications skills
• Teamwork skills
• Client focus

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to
  others in the office: High sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of
  protocol and excellent knowledge of security issues.

• High sense of responsibility;
• Excellent knowledge of protocol;
• Excellent knowledge of security issues;

• Ability to adhere to work assignments and
  meet designated deadlines;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and
  a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored
  even under pressure;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and
  differing points of views.

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