Recrutement de 01 Construction Engineer

Recrutement de 01 Construction Engineer

Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: NO-2
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Categories: Operations
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

To accelerate the progress towards universal basic education in Côte d’Ivoire and in line with the Education sector plan, UNICEF Côte d’Ivoire is supporting the Ministry of education to implement compulsory basic education policy. One of the pillars of that policy is the construction and rehabilitation of schools with the objective of creating a child friendly learning environment and maintaining children in school until they complete their basic education.

To ensure the compliance with norms and standards for school building design and construction including those related to gender and the education of children with disability, UNICEF Cote d'Ivoire requires the technical advice of a Construction Engineer.

For every child, Engineer

Under the administrative supervision of the Chief Field Office NOC and the technical supervision of the Construction Specialist P3, the incumbent will be responsible for the development of national standards and innovations in construction techniques, to support achievement of the construction and rehabilitation of school’s facilities including latrines and water points, mobilize local communities, in compliance with project's goals and objectives. He/she will provide technical expertise in designing, assessing, implementing, and monitoring UNICEF's construction project as well as in development and in the Infrastructure Emergency Response. The incumbent of this new position will complement UNICEF's continued focus on supporting local communities to build their capacity to plan, implement and monitor all construction and strengthen UNICEF positioning, as the lead agency in these interventions, which is partly built/renovate on the construction expertise.

How can you make a difference?

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete, and up-to-date information required for effective education construction programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, including gender disaggregation; provide support for sharing the information with relevant partners and draft sound construction programme budgets for review by the supervisor.
Enhance education construction programme efficiency and effectiveness through implementation and monitoring activities with various implementing partners, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and education construction programme status. Ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates related to the education construction components are accurate.
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports including monitoring and reporting indicators by gender; draft changes in education construction programme work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme recommendations related to the education programme and other construction programme documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action, and provide support for consultation with partners as required on planning and implementation of Country Programme activities.
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that education construction programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the programme information and database. Follow up on queries, including with and by partners, or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
Compile data, information and evidence about construction programme implementation training and orientation of technical materials, including the Eco-friendly Construction concept and child friendly school approach, to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.
Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management, as part of the usual tendering construction process, providing support for orientation and training of all implementing technical partners on related construction issues, the Eco-friendly Construction concept and UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures.
Liaise with the sections of Supply and Logistics, Education, WASH and CSD to ensure technical specifications and contractor's works meet the needs and requirements of beneficiaries, especially with regard to child friendly designs.
Coordinate with other partners of Ministry of education including responsible of construction projects supported by donors, in central and decentralized level, others UN Agency, and NGOs to ensure compatible and appropriate standards and costs are used in all the UNICEF buildings.
Provide expertise in tendering and bidding, review designs and architectural drawings, monitor work in the field for quality and efficiency.
Work closely with the UNICEF consultant engineers, as well as other partners, to ensure that the programme goals are achieved; Observe and report back to head of section activities under construction projects and to UNICEF management any concerns about the overall construction process.
Assess the capacity of UNICEFs partners in this project, to identify their strengths and possible weaknesses.
Assess the capacity of UNICEF's partners and develop recommendations to maximize their strengths; propose solutions to minimize the risks.
Visit each active construction site at least once every month site visits should be timed to coincide with significant construction activities, such as pile driving completion, foundation excavation completion, steel fixing and formwork inspection, concrete pouring and formwork striking.
Ensure detailed records are kept of all construction activities, enabling real-time tracking of construction progress
Impact of the results

The ability of the Construction Engineer to successfully plan, manage and oversee the effective and efficient construction works for UNICEF programmes and the Government, directly impact on programme goals and results for children. This in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility of UNICEF as an effective and responsible manager of funds entrusted to the organization and to furthering UNICEF image as a competent organization for delivering cost effective and sustainable programme results for children.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

A university degree (BAC + 5) in Civil Engineering, Public Works Engineering or a related technical field is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national or international level, in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work. Background in emergency programmes is an asset. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Ability to work productively in a multi-cultural environment; and willingness to travel and live-in locations with difficult conditions. An experience in the supervision of plastic bricks constructions is an asset
Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required.

Skills

Good analytical skill and negotiating skills.
Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources.
Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff working on construction projects.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.
Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.
Good knowledge of latest developments and technology in construction industry.
Good understanding of construction project cycles, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes.
Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics, and risk management of construction project.
For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values



UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

Core competencies

Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
Works Collaboratively with others (1)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
Functional Competencies:

Applying Technical Expertise (1)
Following Instructions and Procedures (1)
Analyzing (1)
Planning and Organizing (2)
Coping with set-back and pressure (I)


During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.



UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: 05 Jun 2023 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 12 Jun 2023 Greenwich Standard Time