UNDP Jobs - 52399- Provision of Technical Support by a Civil Engineer

Provision of Technical Support by a Civil Engineer on Framework Basis to Provide Technical Follow-up on the Implementation of Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation Projects, in the Mount Lebanon Region - LEB/CO IC/138/14

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Three (3) years based on satisfactory performance of services.

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Three (3) years based on satisfactory performance of services.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP Social and Local Development Programme focuses on eradicating poverty, strengthening local capacities and supporting government policies for development. The Programme targets four regions across Lebanon with solid and diversified networks and partnerships within the four targeted-regions (South Lebanon, North Lebanon, Bekaa region and Mount Lebanon).

UNDP's support in the area of poverty reduction focuses on policy and operational support. At the upstream level, UNDP provides policy advice for the development of national policies for social development and poverty reduction, in addition to building the country statistical database for poverty measurement and monitoring. At the downstream level, UNDP supports the implementation of local development/ local governance initiatives in four areas of the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

UNDP Social and Local Development Programme wishes to make a long-term agreement with two Civil Engineer consultant for the Mount Lebanon region. The Civil Engineers shall provide the technical support by providing technical follow-up on the implementation of community infrastructure rehabilitation projects. The required tasks will be fulfilled under direct supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer and in close coordination with the Area Manager. The Civil Engineers are expected to undertake site visits, follow up technically with the local authorities to ensure proper implementation, and submit reports afterwards.

For detailed information, please Refer to Annex I – Terms of Reference.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competencies:

Proficiency in the use of computer programs such as outlook, power point and social tools;
Excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills;
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
Networking and customer service oriented attitude;
Team player with the ability to maintain good work relations with individuals of different backgrounds, and
To work under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Graduate degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience:

Relevant experience of not less than 5 years in operational experience;
Experience in community based assistance and participatory community actions are an asset;
Previous experience with UN agencies is an asset.

Languages:

Excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills in English and Arabic;
Spoken French knowledge is an asset.

Application:

Kindly refer to the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice and all related Annexes by visiting the below link:

http://www.lb.undp.org/content/lebanon/en/home/operations/procurement/

Please make sure to submit all the requested documents/information; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete.

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