Associate Civil Engineer, Multiple positions

Multiple locations

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Multiple locations
Grade: Administrative support - LICA-6, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Job-specific

Background Information - Ghana Multi Country Office (GMCO)

UNOPS Ghana Multi Country Office (GMCO), located in Accra, spans across West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia,Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

GMCO is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional
portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

The core functions of the Operational Hub are to:

● Liaise and develop engagements, and deliver services responding to partner needs.
● Leverage advice and integrate delivery modalities of the three Delivery Practices and the Global
Partner Service Office.
● Maintain appropriate arrangements and capacity for direct transactional support for delivery of the
sub-regional portfolio.

Background Information – Job Specific
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is implementing a project funded by the Korea
International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in the Central Region of Ghana.

The Project to Improve Rice Value Chain in the Central Region of Ghana (PIRVC) was signed in August 2019 and will focus on four (4) intervention pillars:

Increased productivity and quality of paddy rice based on the development of sustainable and competitive rice production systems;
Increased efficiency of local rice sourcing, processing and marketing through structured value chain linkages, improved technology and process management
Improved access to finance (incl. financial services) along the value chain
Enabling environment at national and district level including policy framework and strengthening of rice sector initiatives. The project will undertake the construction of a Seed Storage

The project will undertake the construction of a Seed Storage building in Okyereko in the Gomoa East District, and a Rice Milling building and Drying Platform structure in Assin Akropong in the Assin North Municipality.

The Associate Civil Engineer is part of the Infrastructure/ Engineering Team, with Primary Supervisor based in GMCO and direct reporting line to the Project Manager/Deputy Project Manager in Ghana on the day-to-day operations. The Associate Civil Engineer is required to have extensive design and construction experience. He/she is expected to meet and exceed the organization's performance and delivery goals.

Functional Responsibilities

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The two (2) Associate Civil Engineers to be based in Okyereko and Assin Akropong respectively will support the project’s implementation.
They will undertake the direct monitoring and reporting of the construction activities that will be undertaken by the contractors and liaise with the contractors on the ground.

The Associate Civil Engineer’s technical input will focus on achievement of the following results:

1. Support the implementation of works at the project site and provide monitoring support for the progress
of works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans.
2. Act as the focal support for the specific project site, he/she shall provide support and guidance to the
contractor and assist in resolving site problems, as necessary.
3. Provide inputs on the construction of quality delivery.
4. Provide day to day site progress monitoring and identify the existing problems, provide support solutions
through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the Supervisor(s).
5. Support the preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a daily,
weekly and monthly basis as required.

Technical Specific Support:
● Support the Supervisor/s in the supervision of the Contractor’s construction activities
● Provide inputs of construction activities and inspection of relevant testing procedures conducted by
the Contractor.
● Provide support for the maintenance of QA/QC reports throughout the implementation, including
stage testing and verification of activities completion sign offs.
● Support the preparation and collection of data as input for completing As-built drawings
● Support the review where necessary of designs and suggest recommendation

Stakeholder Management:

● Make sure that the contractor is fully equipped with the personal safety equipment and medical kit
and that UNOPS WorkPlace and Safety requirements are fully met
● In coordination with the Project Manager, discuss the daily work program with the contractor
representative/engineer.
● Report any irregular activities and accidents that may occur on site and ensure that works do not
endanger the safety of workers and the public.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:
● Inform and provide constant feedback to UNOPS Supervisor(s) regarding the progress issues, delivery
timelines and quality of work completed.
● Act proactively to escalate to supervisor key areas of concerns that relates to quality, health, safety,
social and environmental issues at site and where necessary take the necessary resolution supported
by relevant available tools and templates
● Support the preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a
weekly basis to the UNOPS Supervisor(s).
● Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing including appropriate archiving of documents
in UNOPS ERP system and documenting of lessons learned

Education/Experience/Language requirements

A. Education
● A minimum of Secondary School certification is required.
● Technical Diplomas, Bachelor or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or related field will be
considered an asset and may substitute for some of the required years of experience.

B. Work Experience
● Minimum of 6 years experience (or less depending on academic credentials) in construction and/or
operational experience and/or similar duties is required
● Field experience is required.

C. Language Requirement
● Full working knowledge of English is required
● Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset

D. Competencies and skills
● Ability to manage own workload and to work independently
● Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans
● Experience using AutoCad
● Knowledge in Google Suite is highly desirable.
● Knowledge and/or certification in Health and Safety is desirable.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: LICA 6/ ICS 6
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background information - AFR

Africa Region

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Africa Region supports UNOPS country offices in the region, providing financial oversight of projects, procuring goods and services and managing human resources.

AFR helps ensure that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between projects across the entire region.

Additional information

TOR - Associate Civil Engineer, LICA 6 - Ghana.pdf (133 KB)

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