UNDP Jobs - 78528- National Civil Engineers for North Lebanon Area (2

National Civil Engineers for North Lebanon Area (2).

Location :

North, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

09-May-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Long Term Agreement - 2 years. 1 additional year extension is possible.

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Long Term Agreement - 2 years. 1 additional year extension is possible.

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 has been working in risk reduction, recovery, and peace building for many years under its Programme Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) and through a range of interventions, including: Supporting spaces for peaceful dialogue at national, regional and local levels; Strengthening local peacebuilding mechanisms; Working with the media to promote the peace agenda; Enhancing the delivery of justice and security for vulnerable groups including women, youth and marginalized groups, refugees; Improving living conditions of Palestinian Refugees; Supporting the Lebanese Palestinian Dialogue Committee; Enhancing the Capacity of the Lebanon Mine Action Center; Strengthening Disaster Risk Management Capacities in Lebanon.

Duties and Responsibilities

Crisis Prevention and Recovery Programme wishes to make a long-term agreement with Two (2) Civil Engineer consultants from North Lebanon to provide technical support for community infrastructure, roads, sewage, water networks and plants, construction, rehabilitation projects, etc. to be designed and implemented in North Lebanon area. The required tasks will be fulfilled under direct supervision of the Projects Managers and in closed coordination with the Programme Manager. The Civil engineers are expected to:

Undertake site visits in North Lebanon area for identified projects;
prepare and / or review feasibility studies and formulate projects; the Civil Engineers will meet with the local authorities and projects’ staff, prepare BOQs and cost estimate as well as technical specifications for the required works; prepare the drawings if required; provide pictures and the list of potential bidders (name, contact details of contractors); propose solutions and recommendations; etc.
provide technical support on bidders’ queries;
participate in the evaluation of offers;
follow up technically with the local authorities and projects staff;
supervise and monitor works implemented by contractors to ensure proper implementation; provide technical guidance and make sure that works are compliant with technical specifications, drawings and timeframe of implementation; validate quantities and quality; approve receiving of goods on behalf of UNDP; communicate to UNDP any delay or amendment;
other miscellaneous tasks related to civil engineering function.

For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Resident in North Lebanon area;
Excellent command of both English and Arabic;
Good communication skills;
Proven ability to work under pressure and in less comfortable situations.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Knowledge of the UN preferable.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Civil engineering or related field.

Experience:

At least five years of experience as civil engineer;
Proven track record of experience with UN agencies and NGOs.

How to apply:

The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.

Submissions through any other media will not be considered.

The application must include the P11, technical proposal, Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and the financial proposal in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.