1.Technical Design and Procurement Support -
Liaise with LTA holder/consultants in preparing the Design Briefs/concept design report and support the Project Manager with the management of the concept design review process as directed by the UNOPS Design Review Manager. -
Review consultant’s reports, Design Briefs for all planned infrastructure activities including; conceptual designs, specifications, standards, budget estimates, timeframes and strategies for execution; -
For all infrastructure activities approved to proceed, review the consultant’s Final Design documentation, including Scope of Works (SoW), site information, budget, specifications, schedules, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), calculations and construction drawings; 2.Construction works supervision -
Provide expert opinion/advice to the Project Managers on all engineering issues for assigned works. -
Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery according to the scope budget and time. -
Provide progress reports to the Project Managers and provide inputs for the periodic and final Reports to inform donors and the key stakeholders on Project progress. -
Support to manage contractors and contract execution to ensure delivery according to the scope, budget and time and in compliance with the technical documentation. -
Formulate and/or check and revise Terms of Reference, scope of works and all technical documents/designs in line with national legal framework and UNOPS norms and standards. -
Ensure that documentation on site are kept according to operating procedure for planning and construction (daily logs, quantity books, approvals, act of appointments, tests, attest documentation). -
Maintain the cooperation with the construction supervisors, contractors, consultants and local authorities. -
Ensure respect of Health and Safety procedures on the site and notify the Supervisor of any irregularities immediately after. -
Perform other duties as assigned by the PM within the agreed timeframe. 3.Quality Assurance -
Implement quality controls (QC) procedures, to ensure all infrastructure -activities are correctly initiated, managed, monitored, reported and closed in accordance with UNOPS policies and procedures. -
Supervise the quality of the construction materials and collected attest documentation. -
Verify and contribute to technical specifications of products, apparatus, services and associated quality material -
Ensure the contractor provides a method statement for works prior to commencement and performs the quality check of the presented document. -
During the Defect Notification Period (DNP), intervene as required and liaise with the contractor to fix in a timely manner issues that arise and are covered by the defect notification period. 4.Monitoring, progress controls and reporting -
Review and contribute to the Contractor's Quality Health and Safety, Social and Environment plans and ensure its compliance. -
Ensure on site works are provided in accordance to all Health and Safety, Social and Environmental requirements, norms, national and international best practices -
Hold site level meetings with the MOH officials, contractors, technical supervisors and other stakeholders as necessary and provide minutes of meetings for construction-related meetings. -
Provide Site Visit Reports on Project related activities, specifying work progress and arising issues -
Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery according to the scope budget and time. -
Oversee documentation, and payments and ensure timely response and processes. -
Actively participate in the preparation of reports and project documents -
Manage project logs and records, and maintain and file project documents and other supporting documents -
Review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality) 5.Stakeholder engagement (upon delegation) -
Liaise with government agencies, Ministry of Health (MOH), Project Management Unit (PMU) partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and ensure project objectives are met. -
Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products -
Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes -
Participate in stakeholder meetings as required 6.Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing: -
Assist with capacity building and training in sound engineering practice for national and local government personnel; -
Ensure final reports and handover reports are completed on time and to the required quality; -
Update and maintain project documentation; -
Participate in meetings, workshops, and consultations to gather feedback, address concerns, and foster positive relationships. Impact of Results
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Construction Engineering Technician- -Specialist (Part-time) directly impacts on achievement of the projects and consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.. | | | | |
