Jobs - 49940- Consultant Engineer, IC (UNHCR)

Consultant Engineer, IC (UNHCR)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Sep-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Till 31 December 2014 with possible extension

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

Reporting line:

The Consultant under the authorities of the UNHCR Regional Representative will report his daily activities to:

Primary to the UNHCR Senior Field Coordinator in Kharkov
Secondary to the Shelter Sector Coordinator based in Kyiv

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Technical assessment of Collective Center of any objects.

a) Proceed with adequate measurements of buildings, determine and draft up a scope of work for decision making process including rough time line for work implementation;

b) Produce basic Bill of Quantity based on measurement and if necessary general plan of premises investigated;

c) Identify potential threats as flood, hazardous materials and structural integrity through visual inspection;

d) Participate in decision making process with adequate advises;

e) If necessary liaise with authorities or other organizations in identification of beneficiaries and objects potentially submitted to shelter program.

2. Set up monitoring visit on regular base on any buildings and/or object supported or funded by UNHCR. Short report are expected immediately after the visit using template (to be drafted by the consultant and validated by the senior field coordinator and the Shelter Sector advisor).

3. Technical support for any construction related activities including the construction material price monitoring (excel table).

4. After induction, conduct and facilitate shelter coordination meeting at Kyiv oblast level. Collect appropriated information and prepare short report on shelter thematic (weekly site report).

5. Any other task specifically required by the Senior Field Coordinator or the Shelter Sector Coordinator.

Competencies

Well-developed technical competencies; flexible, energetic, resourceful person.

Required Skills and Experience

Higher education in the sphere of engineering, construction, architecture or other related fields.
Strong knowledge of English, Russian and Ukraine language.
Ability to analyze data and provide clear and comprehensive reports

Application Instruction:

Interested qualified personnel, meeting all the requirements can send their P11s and Cover letter to vacancy@unhcr.org, stating in the “Subject” the position you are applying for, not later than COB Thursday 28th of September 2014. UN Personal Form P11 may be loaded at link .

Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.