Result of Service

• Projects are closely supervised and implemented as per the approved schedules and designs.
• All the related financial documents are verified and processed as per guidelines
• All the required materials are properly supplied and provided on timely manner.
• Progress and other reports are submitted as scheduled and required.

Work Location

Based in Mogadishu , the incumbent will travel to sector locations within Somalia

Expected duration

9 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Engineering Project Manager ( International Individual Contractor) will be based in Engineering and Facility Maintenance Section (EFMS) within the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, based in Mogadishu. Under the over all supervision of Chief EFMS, and the incumbent will directly report to the Chief Construction Unit.

The Engineering Project Manager ( International Individual Contractor) will be a crucial part of a team responsible and accountable for ensuring the scheduling, quality control and safety of the construction of Engineering projects and logistics support to its clients in Somalia.

In particular, he/she will be responsible and accountable for the Project Management, and the coordination and implementation of the approved project in support of the clients. The incumbent will be based in Mogadishu and required to travel to sectors in Somalia.

Within the limits of delegation of authority, the incumbent with be responsible for the following duties:

In particular, he/she will be responsible and accountable for the Project Management, and the coordination and implementation of the approved project in support of the clients. The person will be based on site in a sector in Somalia.
He/she will:

• Have a detailed knowledge of the assigned project, located in the sector in Somalia;
• Assist and guide the Field Engineers and QA/QS specialists in the implementation of the project as per technical specifications and plans agreed with the client;
• Surveying and assessing the project as designated by our client;
• Coordinate material supply chains with other sections and units in the mission such as Movement Control, Aviation, Warehouse & Distribution;
• Determine if our client’s contractors are proceeding in accordance with the contract documents;
• Coordinate the QA/QS team in monitoring of contractors in the areas of monitoring, change of orders, contract compliance, quality control and assurance, safety and documentation of all interaction;
• Bring to the attention of the Chief Construction Unit and Chief Engineer if the contractor is not meeting timelines by managing detailed MS Project schedules or where quality and safety standards are not being met and provide solutions for improving the quality of work;
• Ensure that all materials and equipment related to the project meet the required standards and specifications;
• Report to the Chief Construction Unit and Chief Engineer on all technical issues including but not limited to technical specifications, monitoring, and quality assurance;
• Review conformity with the design concepts of the services and with the information given in the contract documents in contract with construction companies;
• Render interpretation Project contract documents necessary for the proper execution of construction, with reasonable promptness and in accordance with any time limit agreed upon;
• Do on-site observation and keep our client informed on the construction progress of designated project;
• Compare the sites working progress with the contractors working schedule and take the required action for the sites completion before deadline;
• Manage and oversee project costs by means of resources and cash-flow plans in MS Project;
• Manage invoice and payment process for timely payment of contractors;
• Ensure that Project is completed to a satisfactory standard before final payment is authorized;
• Offer support as requested to all colleagues on construction and other technical matters;
• Assist the field engineers and assistants on Quality control and Safety plan to technical specifications;
• Ensure field reports are as per the Quality Control and Safety Plans;
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Construction Unit;

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level university degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related appropriate area.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering projects management is required.

Knowledge of methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering compliance standards and proven ability in analytical work is required.

Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programs – or similar international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict or post conflict setting is desirable.
A driving license is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Additional Information

This position is open for International candidates, only.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.