Civil Engineer

Nur-Sultan | Almaty

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Nur-Sultan | Almaty
Grade: Junior level - NPSA-8, National Personnel Services Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
Closing Date: 2024-11-23

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The UNDP in Kazakhstan is advancing the nation’s development through the priorities established in the Country Programme Document 2021-2025 (CPD). These priorities include: 1) addressing social vulnerabilities and inequalities, 2) enhancing effective and accountable institutions, 3) promoting climate and disaster resilience along with low-carbon growth, and 4) fostering diversified and knowledge-based economic growth. The CPD is executed by the UNDP Country Office (CO) in Kazakhstan, which is primarily based in Astana, with a smaller presence in Almaty and other project-specific locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and implementing projects’ related activities:

Conduct field visits to the projects’ sites;
Provide thorough analysis and specific technical assistance and recommendations for project(-s) implementation;
Contribute to the development of the technical project and tender documentation (ToR, tender dossier, tender evaluation, etc.) for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks as required by the specific project(-s) and specified by the Programme including minimum qualification requirements;
Ensure clear guidance on the required documentation for the specific tender;
Ensure expert verification of the technical documentation (existing and future layout, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with estimation of costs, technical description, design and specific drawings, participate in the evaluation of bids process) for specific projects in compliance with the local respective legislation;
Ensure quality assurance of the technical drawings, specifications and Bill of Quantities;
Participate and provide evaluation of bids and selection of best bidder to the tender for (re)construction works and assessment in compliance with UNDP rules and regulations;
Ensure proper analysis of the offered unit rates against the cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by a design company;
Monitor and supervise the construction works including the number of field/on-site visits;
Ensure the proper maintenance of technical documentation on construction site in accordance with relevant national laws and standards and contract for works;
Ensure proper sign-off the final handover documentation;
Provide the project(-s) progress reports, monitoring and proposals on the project(-s) implementation; Support partnership with all the relevant stake holders;
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangements:

Under the overall guidance of the Programme Head and direct supervision of the respective Project Manager, the Civil Engineer will closely cooperate with relevant UNDP programme and projects, operational units.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results:
- LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
Think Innovatively:
- LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
Learn Continuously:
- LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
Adapt with Agility:
- LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
Act with Determination:
- LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
Engage and Partner:
- LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
- LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

Business Acumen:
- Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
- Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks; Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.
Negotiation and Influence:
- Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations.
Partnership Management:
- Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Communication:
- Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Knowledge of applicable legal framework:
- Understanding of the legal norms as applied to the United Nations in general, and to UNDP in particular. This includes an understanding of the structure, functioning and operations of UNDP within the broader UN system and the application of international treaties, including the UN Charter, GA resolutions, the relevant basic country assistance agreement and UN system-wide legal instruments, as well as an understanding of the internal legal framework (financial regulations and rules, policies, and procedures) of UNDP.
Sourcing:
- Ability to find, evaluate and engage suppliers of goods and service.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture or other relevant field is required.
A fist-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of advanced university degree.

Experience:

Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience;
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of civil engineering or architecture, including the supervision and/or preparation of technical documentation;
Experience in the use of computers and office (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and relevant technical software packages and web-based management systems such as database packages is required.

Desired Skills:

Experience in supervising medium to large-scale construction works, especially ones related to medical facilities and infrastructure is an asset;
Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners is an asset;
Experience within the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills is an asset;
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree) with two years of relevant experience is desired.

Languages:

Fluency in Russian is required.
Knowledge of Kazakh and English is a strong asset.

Professional Certificates:

Professional certificate(s) in civil engineering and/or architecture is an asset.

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