Infrastructure Program Associate-UNOPS
Job Description
Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options. Explore what we offer: https://bit.ly/3fpqivR
The candidate will fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
- Support in the implementation of the infrastructure component of the Hayenna Project and the Innovation in Water and Sanitation Project.
- Support the coordination and communication among the experts and local coordinators regarding the infrastructure component, including required permits and approvals.
- Accompany the Qena, Luxor, and Damietta water companies for all relevant procurements (financed by SECO, the Coca-Cola Foundation, and the Egyptian contribution) for the selected infrastructure interventions.
- Provide technical support to infrastructure-related procurement processes such as preparation of ToRs and evaluation of bids.
- Provide support in managing contracts of selected contractors including technical revision of submissions and payments; Supervise the acceptance procedures, handover, follow-up the defects liability period and escalate possible guarantee claims.
- Provide support in reviewing technical/progress reports submitted by the design, Implementation and Supervision Consultant(s).
- Provide basic reports on as required
- Keep up-to-date and proper knowledge management system on relevant documents/reports/guidelines.
- As required, prepare (English /Arabic letters and reports) and write meeting minutes for infrastructure-related meetings.
- Support the development of publications, guidelines and manuals that are relevant to the infrastructure component including lessons learnt.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
A High School Certificate with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field is required. Or any other related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
- At least six (6) years of proven experience supporting the fields of infrastructure, water and sanitation, public works, civil engineering, or a related field is required.
- Experience in water provision and/or sanitation projects is required.
- Familiarity in working with local administration units and local communities is desirable.
Language: Fluency in oral and written Arabic and Basic command of English is required. A High School Certificate with a minimum of 6 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field is required.
Contract type, level and duration
- Contract type: ICA
- Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 6
- Contract duration: 12 months (Renewable according to budget availability)
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
