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Civil & Structural Engineer - Retainer

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Architecture, Building and Property Management
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5303/28911
Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Kenya MCO
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-9
Duration One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
Application period 30-Sep-2024 to 14-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Technical tasks: 

  • Assist in preparing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary. 

  • Assist in preparing comprehensive design documentation, specifications, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.

  • Work closely with  Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.

  • Assist in ensuring the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.

  • Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs for review by the Civil & Structural Engineer.

  • Carry out civil and structural design of services for projects according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable International Standards, Codes of Practices.

  • Able to produce civil and structural bills of quantities of the projects proposed. 

  • Notify the Supervisor in advance if any obstacle arises to timeous delivery

  • Carry out civil and structural site inspections and assessments as required.

  • Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.

  • Liaise with international clients and address requirements when required.

  • Assist in coordinating the works and submissions with all other disciplines; Architectural and Services design Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other specialists.

  • Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.

  • Assist in carrying out technical design reviews as appropriate.

  • Assist in reviewing and certifying civil and structural design documentation as a third party independent individual when required.

  • Assist in coordinating the team effort to complete any task as appropriate

 Final Output/Deliverables:

  • Assist in ensuring project design and construction quality is high, observing all local/international and UN standards applicable and all relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • Advanced Degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university is an added advantage.
  • Registered professional engineer with a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
Experience
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Civil & Structural Engineering Design and implementation required. 
  • Candidates with experience working on international/local projects in conflict/disaster prone areas will be preferred.
Language Requirements
  • Full working knowledge of English is required.
  • Fluency in French is an added advantage.
This vacancy is now closed.