Functional Responsibilities:

Summary Of Key Functions

Coordination, delivery and performance

Monitoring and reporting

Knowledge building and sharing

Coordination, delivery and performance

Prepare standardized design templates.

Support the project team and FP engineers (where required) in the design and implementation of subprojects.

Carry out construction supervision where necessary and advise on improvement of construction management practices.

Identify and report on potential delays and or cost overruns that can be avoided and advice on possible solutions.

Review reports provided by contractors and the project team and propose improvements.

Prepare, manage and monitor performance tracking management systems to enable work plans to be followed at the field level with personnel being accountable for their outputs;

Assist the Project Manager and the field teams to ensure that the planned activities are conducted safely, on time, within budget and scope.

Identify risks, develop mitigation solutions and escalate to the Deputy Project Manager.

Ensure that the implementation of community infrastructure (including contracting of labor, procurement of goods, development of designs, etc.) is in accordance with UNOPS operational directives, instructions and guidelines.

Oversee the implementation of construction as per the design approved by the Design Review Team. Identify any potential design changes on site and advice the project team to resolve them in accordance with UNOPS standards, manuals and guidelines;

Represent the Deputy Project Manager and UNOPS at coordination, community group and other stakeholder meetings, as delegated, especially in relation to the progress of community infrastructure implementation;

Support the Deputy Project Manager with the valuation of construction work for interim progress payment certificates; the valuation of variations and the assessment of claims.

Monitoring and reporting

Prepare a monitoring plan and ensure sample monitoring of the Component 1 subproject implementation covering all regions, provinces, FPs, and types of subprojects during the project duration. Share findings of the monitoring visits with the management.

Work closely with ARTF monitoring agent engineers and FP engineers to address findings/short-comings related to these subprojects with regard to engineering, material quality, costing of the proposals, operations and maintenance, etc.

Conduct quality assurance procedures to ensure that the requirements of the contract quality plan are being complied with.

Oversee all project activities in relation to the respective project work package plans and take corrective action, when necessary, to ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of project outputs.

Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Prepare and conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) training of the Facilitating Partners’ (FP) lead engineers and select FP engineers in each permissible sector on the procedures, forms, and requirements related to the Component 1 subprojects.

Prepare and train FP engineers in engineering training manuals/handbooks on related aspects such as operations and maintenance of completed subprojects, health and safety of the construction workers, payment for laborers etc. Coordinate with the relevant specialists in training FP engineers on project specific environmental and social safeguards, including and especially land acquisition.

Compile lessons-learned, challenges, gaps etc. identified in these subprojects and help make revisions to the project operations/ training manuals as required.

Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.

Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice, actively interact with other Engineers and the Engineering community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System.

Collaborate with technical team members including but not limited to architects, engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors.

Impact of Results

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Civil Engineer directly impacts on the development and performance of the project. It confirms UNOPS’ role as a key and trusted partner, and UNOPS’ position as a critical service provider, in all challenging work environments. Given the current political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, this project would support the urgent repositioning of AFCO and strengthen UNOPS presence and visibility in Afghanistan, raising the profile of UNOPS in the global humanitarian context.

Monitoring and progress controls will be in accordance with work plans that the Supervisor and incumbent will prepare at the beginning of the assignment.  

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

A first-level university degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field is required.

A professional certificate in Civil Engineering or a relevant field and/or an advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) will be an advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of 4 years of field work experience in the field of construction, preferably in road construction, and proven experience in the supervision of multiple construction sites is required.

Proven experience of project implementation in close collaboration with government authorities and community organizations is an asset.

Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations is an advantage.

Working knowledge of cloud-based office software packages (Google Suite), MS Office programs, MS Project, AutoCAD and telecommunications equipment and systems is highly valued.

Languages

Fluency (oral and written) in English is required.

Pashto and Dari languages are desired.