Recrutement de 01 Construction Specialist

Recrutement de 01 Construction Specialist

Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Ouagadougou
Level: P-3
Location: Burkina Faso
Categories: Supply Management
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

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And we never give up.

For every child, a champion

As part of the implementation of the Country Program (CP) extension phase 2021-2023 and the office Annual Rolling Work Plan 2023, UNICEF supports the Ministry of National Education, Literacy and Promotion of National Languages (MENAPLN) for the implementation of Plan de developpement de l’Education de base et de l’enseignement secondaire (PSDEBS 2021-2025).

One of the PSDEBS’ priorities is to increase the educational offer and the quality of education through the construction and rehabilitation of educational structures including WASH facilities. To this end, UNICEF has been supporting MENAPLN for the construction / rehabilitation of educational structures since 2014. The office has already received a multiyear allocation for the rehabilitation/construction of several schools per year with the funds from the Japanese Committee for UNICEF and from JICA among others.

Additionally, the education section is heavily involved in increasing access to education in emergency and, as such, works closely with partners to oversee the construction of several types of temporary learning spaces that are clean and safe for children and teachers.

How can you make a difference?

He /she will provide technical expertise in designing, assessing, implementing, and monitoring UNICEF's construction projects as well as in development and in the Infrastructure Emergency Response. The incumbent of this position will complement UNICEF's continued focus on supporting local communities to build their capacity to plan, implement and monitor all construction.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective construction projects for all UNICEF Burkina Faso Programme 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 construction projects 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 country office construction project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme recommendations related to education programme and other construction programme documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and action plans, 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 the county office construction projects 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 projects implementation training and orientation of technical materials, including the Eco-friendly, accessibility to disables persons, concept and child friendly school approach, to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.
Ensure projects coordination by effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Collaborate with others operations staffs to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-today 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.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree is required in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant area
A minimum of 5years of relevant professional experience in in Education and health infrastructure construction programmes at the national and/or international levels, reconstruction and logistics planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, or in a related field.
Experience in project management, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required
In depth knowledge of UNICEF’s or UN rules and regulations regarding contracting related to constructions
Understanding of development and humanitarian work.

Background in Emergency programs is an asset
Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Ability to work productively in a multi-cultural environment and poor security environment.
Ability to identify and mitigate construction risks

Fluency in French is required. Good working Knowledge of English is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, 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.

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. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Eligible UNICEF International Professional (IP) Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to a Temporary Appointment, which is dedicated to L3 (or L2) Response, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and their current tour of duty, and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

Advertised: 09 Jun 2023 Greenwich Standard Time
Deadline: 24 Jun 2023 Greenwich Standard Time