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We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Adamawa
Grade: SB4
Contract Duration: 12 months with a possibility of an extension

Summary

  • Firstly, UNDP Nigeria has been supporting the early recovery and stabilization of communities that are damaged under the Boko Haram Insurgency in the three most affected states in North-East Nigeria, namely Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe.
  • Secondly, To support the communities, UNDP has launched its integrated early recovery programme, “Integrated Community Stabilization Programme (ICSP)”. With an area-based approach to the communities affected by the conflicts and displacement, UNDP’s integrated support focuses on:
    • Enhancing Livelihoods of conflict-affected people;
    • Restoring Basic services in target communities;
    • Establishing effective and accountable local governance at the community and state levels.
    • Rebuilding Social cohesion and re-establishing community security.
  • The second component of the Programme, basic services restoration includes rehabilitation or construction of public facilities, including schools, health facilities, solar power facilities, water boreholes, and other governmental facilities. More than 30 public facilities are planned to be rehabilitated or newly constructed in 2020 across the three States. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Further, under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of UNDP Sub-Office in Maiduguri and Programme Manager of ICSP, the Civil Engineer is responsible for the effective delivery of project implementation support services ensuring effective operational management of the project, and transparent utilization of financial resources. The incumbent will basically be in charge of the constructed facilities in Adamawa State, but will also partially cover facilities in other states if needed based on the instruction.
  • The Civil Engineer works in close collaboration with the respective Programme and Operations teams in UNDP Country Office in Abuja and Sub-Office in Maiduguri, ensuring successful CO and SO performance and compliance in programme management and finance.
  • The recommended candidate’s initial duty station will be Maiduguri, and later on, changed to Adamawa. – partneragencies.net

Tasks


Summary of key functions:

  • Firstly, certify designs of the facilities that are submitted by the respective authorities for civil works in Adamawa State. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Certify the Bills of Quantities (BoQs) submitted by the respective authorities and verify the BoQs before initiating the procurement process;
  • Thirdly, lead and support in the review and verification of the BoQs already prepared by the respective departments of national counterparts;
  • Support and lead ICSP engineers in the technical evaluation process and provide advice on any procurement-related issues;
  • Support ICSP project team in verifying the Variation orders VO (if and when applicable);
  • Revision and verification of payment requests submitted by the contractors before proceeding with disbursements of payments;
  • Provide technical inputs to strengthen alignment and complementarity of UNDP’s support with government policies and plans.
  • Assist UNDP as an expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in bearings before various approving and regulatory agencies. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Analyse and share information with the team and the local technical teams.
  • Support the assessment activities of the targeted sites in Adamawa State;
  • Support the implementation of project activities, where required, and advise on project contracting requirements;

Additional Tasks

  • Monitor the day-to-day progress of project activities and promptly report any abnormality or risks to the respective UNDP project managers and project teams
  • Develop and design interventions based on accurate information and risk analysis on the ground and utilizing lessons learned from the activities in consultation and coordination with respective Project Managers
  • Follow up and oversee the rehabilitation of civil, electrical, and mechanical works at the site preparation and execution of the Works against the provided approved sketch and bill of quantities within the set time frame
  • Construction Inspection including inspection of materials, and equipment to be installed.
  • Check materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts, and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirements and standards.
  • Ensures that materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets accepted requirements and standards.
  • Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input. – partneragencies.net
  • Checks and certifies substantial construction progress/ completion and the corresponding payments. Advise UNDP to withhold payments for any work that has been rejected or any work not in compliance with the contract documents.
  • Ensure that the Contractor maintains safety on the site and cleans the site after the completion of the rehabilitation work.

Profile

Education and Certificate:

  • Master’s Degree or Equivalent in Civil Engineering.
  • Registration in the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

Experience:

  • Firstly, a minimum 5 years of extensive coordination and development experience including renovation and construction work. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Secondly, experience in design, preparation of BoQ, estimated costs of civil structures;
  • Construction supervision experience of buildings, utility services, schools, etc
  • Experience in handling of tender documents for turnkey contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies.
  • Preparation of work progress reports, daily, weekly, milestone, etc
  • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities.
  • Experience in supervising rehabilitation works and managing projects.
  • In conclusion, having experience with the UN or international organization working in a crisis-affected country, especially Nigeria would be an advantage.

Technical skills required:

  • Functionally-related professional management skills.
  • Technical-related skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning processes, programming.
  • Knowledge of fundraising, project, and programme drafting.
  • Reporting skills.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluent in English and Haussa

Previous UN Experience:

  • Experience from previous UN assignments and/or multilateral organizations and bilateral aid organizations would be an asset.

Capabilities

  • Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, the capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options. – partneragencies.net
  • A team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to practice courtesy and diplomacy with high-rank officials.
  • Time management skills.
  • Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
  • Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
  • Building support and political acumen
  • Creating and promoting an enabling environment for open communication
  • Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
  • Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge-sharing and learning
  • Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking

How to Apply for a Job at The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here: jobs.partneragencies.net to apply

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Grade: SB4
Contract Duration: 12 months with a possibility of an extension

Summary


UNDP Nigeria has been supporting the early recovery and stabilization of communities that are damaged under the Boko Haram Insurgency in the three most affected states in North-East Nigeria, namely Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe.

To support the communities, UNDP has launched its integrated early recovery programme, “Integrated Community Stabilization Programme (ICSP)”. With an area-based approach to the communities affected by the conflicts and displacement, UNDP’s integrated support focuses on: 1) enhancing Livelihoods of conflict-affected people; 2) restoring Basic services in target communities; 3) establishing effective and accountable local governance at community and state level; and 4) rebuilding Social cohesion and re-establishing community security. – jobs.partneragencies.net

The second component of the Programme, basic services restoration includes rehabilitation or construction of public facilities, including schools, health facilities, solar power facilities, water boreholes, and other governmental facilities. More than 30 public facilities are planned to be rehabilitated or newly constructed in 2020 across the three States.

Position Details

  • Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of UNDP Sub-Office in Maiduguri and Programme Manager of ICSP, However, the Civil Engineer is responsible for the effective delivery of project implementation support services ensuring effective operational management of the project, and transparent utilization of financial resources. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • The incumbent will basically be in charge of the constructed facilities in Yobe State, but will also partially cover facilities in other states if needed based on the instruction
  • The Civil Engineer works in close collaboration with the respective Programme and Operations teams in UNDP Country Office in Abuja and Sub-Office in Maiduguri, Therefore, ensuring successful CO and SO performance and compliance in programme management and finance.
  • The recommended candidate’s initial duty station will be Maiduguri and later on changed to Yobe.

Tasks

Summary of key functions:

  • Firstly, the person will certify designs of the facilities that are submitted by the respective authorities for civil works in Yobe State
  • Certify the Bills of Quantities (BoQs) submitted by the respective authorities and verify the BoQs before initiating the procurement process;
  • Lead and support in the review and verification of the BoQs already prepared by the respective departments of national counterparts;
  • Support and lead ICSP engineers in the technical evaluation process and provide advice on any procurement-related issues;
  • Support ICSP project team in verifying the Variation orders VO (if and when applicable); partneragencies.net
  • Revision and verification of payment requests submitted by the contractors before proceeding with disbursements of payments;
  • Provide technical inputs to strengthen alignment and complementarity of UNDP’s support with government policies and plans.
  • Assist UNDP as an expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in bearings before various approving and regulatory agencies.

Additional Tasks

  • Analyse and share information with the team and the local technical teams.
  • Support the assessment activities of the targeted sites in Yobe State;
  • Support the implementation of project activities, where required, and advise on project contracting requirements; jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Monitor day-to-day progress of project activities and promptly report any abnormality or risks to the respective UNDP project managers and project teams
  • Develop and design interventions based on accurate information and risk analysis on the ground and utilizing lessons learned from the activities in consultation and coordination with respective Project Managers
  • Follow up and oversee the rehabilitation of civil, electrical, and mechanical works at site preparation and execution of the Works against the provided approved sketch and bill of quantities within the set time frame
  • Construction Inspection including inspection of materials, and equipment to be installed.
  • Check materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts, and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirements and standards.
  • Ensures that materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets accepted requirements and standards.
  • Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input.
  • Checks and certifies substantial construction progress/ completion and the corresponding payments. Advise UNDP to withhold payments for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the contract documents.
  • Ensure that the Contractor maintains safety on the site and cleans the site after the completion of the rehabilitation work.

Capabilities

  • Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, the capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
  • A team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to practice courtesy and diplomacy with high-rank officials.
  • Time management skills.
  • Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
  • Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
  • Building support and political acumen
  • Creating and promoting an enabling environment for open communication
  • Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
  • Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge-sharing and learning
  • Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking

Profile

Education and Certificate:

  • Masters Degree or Equivalent in Civil Engineering, is certainly the most required academic qualification for this job
  • Registration in the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) before 2021.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of extensive coordination and development experience including renovation and construction works. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Experience in design, preparation of BoQ, estimated costs of civil structures;
  • Construction supervision experience of buildings, utility services, schools, etc
  • Experience in handling of tender documents for turnkey contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies.
  • Preparation of work progress reports, daily, weekly, milestone, etc
  • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities.
  • Experience in supervising rehabilitation works and managing projects.
  • Experience with UN or international organization working in the crisis-affected country, especially Nigeria would be an advantage.

Technical skills required:

  • Functionally-related professional management skills.
  • Technical related skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results.
  • Reporting skills. – jobs.partneragencies.net

Language Requirements:

  • Fluent in English and Haussa

Previous UN Experience:

  • Experience from previous UN assignments and/or multilateral organizations and bi-lateral aid organizations would be an asset.

How to Apply for a Job at The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here: jobs.partneragencies.net to apply

Job Title: Procurement Engineer
Location: Abuja
Practice Area: Management
Education & Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience
Grade: SB4
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Africa
Contract Duration: 12 months with a  possibility of an extension

Summary

  • UNDP Nigeria has been supporting early recovery and stabilization of communities that are damaged under the Boko Haram Insurgency in the three most affected states in North-East Nigeria, namely Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • To support the communities, UNDP has launched its integrated early recovery programme, “Integrated Community Stabilization Programme (ICSP)”. With an area-based approach to the communities affected by the conflicts and displacement, UNDP’s integrated support focuses on:
    • Enhancing Livelihoods of conflict-affected people;
    • Restoring Basic services in target communities;
    • Establishing effective and accountable local governance at the community and state level; and Rebuilding Social cohesion and re-establishing community security.
  • The second component of the Programme, basic services restoration includes rehabilitation or construction of public facilities, including schools, health facilities, solar power facilities, water boreholes and other governmental facilities. More than 30 public facilities are planned to be rehabilitated or newly constructed in 2018 across the three States. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Under the overall guidance of the Unit Leader of the Service Center in UNDP Country Office in Abuja, the Procurement Engineer is responsible to provide technical supports and assurance of efficient procurement of material for construction and rehabilitation in high quality.

Tasks

Summary of key functions:

  • Follow up on the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) with the respective authorities and verify the BoQs before initiating the procurement process;
  • Lead and support in the review and verification of the BoQs already prepared by the respective departments of national counterparts;
  • Support and lead ICSP engineers in the technical evaluation process and provide advice on any procurement related issues;
  • Support ICSP project team in verifying the Variation orders VO (if and when applicable);
  • Revision and verification of payment requests submitted by the contractors before proceeding with disbursements of payments;
  • Provide technical inputs to strengthen alignment and complementarity of UNDP’s support with government policies and plans.
  • Assist UNDP as an expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in bearings before various approving and regulatory agencies. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Analyze and share information with the team and the local technical teams.
  • Support the assessment activities of the targeted sites at the liberated areas;
  • Support the implementation of project activities, where required, and advise on project contracting requirements;
  • Monitor day-to-day progress of project activities and promptly report any abnormality or risks to the respective UNDP project managers and project teams.

Additional Tasks

  • Develop and design interventions based on the accurate information and risk analysis on the ground and utilizing lessons learned from the activities in consultation and coordination with respective Project Managers
  • Follow up and oversee the rehabilitation of civil, electrical and mechanical works at site preparation and execution of the Works against the provided approved sketch and bill of quantities within the set time frame
  • Construction Inspection including inspection of materials, equipment’s to be installed.
  • Check materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirement and standards.
  • Ensures that materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets accepted requirement and standards. jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input.
  • Checks and certify substantial construction progress/ completion and the corresponding payments. Advice UNDP to withhold payment for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the contract documents.
  • Ensure that the Contractor maintains safety on Site and clean the site after the completion of the rehabilitation work.
  • Issue certificates of Substantial Completion in coordination with UNDP and the contractor.
  • Ensure and monitor the proper operation of the finalized projects. – jobs.partneragencies.net

Capabilities

  • Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, the capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
  • A team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to practice courtesy and diplomacy with high-rank officials.
  • Time management skills. – jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
  • Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
  • Building support and political acumen
  • Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
  • Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
  • Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
  • Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.

Profile
Education and Certificate:

  • Masters Degree or Equivalent in Civil Engineering.
  • Registration in the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) before 2020.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of extensive coordination and development experience including renovation and construction works.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in project procurement and supply chain process/procedures.
  • Experience in design, preparation of BoQ, estimated costs of civil structures;
  • Construction supervision experience of buildings, utility services, schools, etc
  • Experience in handling of tender documents for turnkey contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies
  • Preparation of work progress reports, daily, weekly, milestone, etc
  • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities.
  • Experience in supervising rehabilitation works and managing projects.
  • Experience with UN or international organization working in crisis-affected country, especially Nigeria would be an advantage. – jobs.partneragencies.net

Technical skills required:

  • Functionally-related professional management skills.
  • Technical related skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise work activities to meet organizational goals and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning processes, programming.
  • Knowledge of fund raising, project and programme drafting.
  • Reporting skills.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluent in English
  • Fluency in Haussa will be an advantage.

Previous UN Experience:

  • Experience from previous UN assignments and/or multilateral organizations and bi-lateral aid organizations would be an asset.

How to Apply for a Job at The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here: jobs.partneragencies.net to apply

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Grade: SB4
Posting Type: External
Contract Duration: 12 months with the possibility of an extension

Summary

  • UNDP Nigeria has been supporting early recovery and stabilization of communities that are damaged under the Boko Haram Insurgency in the three most affected states in North-East Nigeria, namely Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.
  • To support the communities, UNDP has launched its integrated early recovery programme, “Integrated Community Stabilization Programme (ICSP)”. With an area-based approach to the communities affected by the conflicts and displacement, UNDP’s integrated support focuses on 1) enhancing Livelihoods of conflict-affected people; 2) restoring Basic services in target communities; 3) establishing effective and accountable local governance at community and state level, and 4) rebuilding Social cohesion and re-establishing community security.
  • The second component of the Programme, basic services restoration includes rehabilitation or construction of public facilities, including schools, health facilities, solar power facilities, water boreholes and other governmental facilities. More than 30 public facilities are planned to be rehabilitated or newly constructed in 2018 across the three States.

Tasks

Summary of key functions:

  • Certify designs of the facilities that are submitted by the respective authorities for civil works in Borno State
  • Certify the Bills of Quantities (BoQs) submitted by the respective authorities and verify the BoQs before initiating the procurement process;
  • Lead and support in the review and verification of the BoQs already prepared by the respective departments of national counterparts;
  • Support and lead ICSP engineers in the technical evaluation process and provide advice on any procurement related issues;
  • Support ICSP project team in verifying the Variation orders VO (if and when applicable); jobs.partneragencies.net
  • Revision and verification of payment requests submitted by the contractors before proceeding with disbursements of payments;
  • Provide technical inputs to strengthen alignment and complementarity of UNDP’s support with government policies and plans.
  • Assist UNDP as expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in bearings before various approving and regulatory agencies.
  • Analyse and share information with the team and the local technical teams.
  • Support the assessment activities of the targeted sites in Borno State;
  • Support the implementation of project activities, where required, and advise on project contracting requirements;

Additional Tasks

  • Monitor day-to-day progress of project activities and promptly report any abnormality or risks to the respective UNDP project managers and project teams
  • Develop and design interventions based on the accurate information and risk analysis on the ground and utilizing lessons learned from the activities in consultation and coordination with respective Project Managers
  • Follow up and oversee the rehabilitation of civil, electrical and mechanical works at site preparation and execution of the Works against the provided approved sketch and bill of quantities within the set time frame
  • Construction Inspection including inspection of materials, equipment’s to be installed.
  • Check materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirement and standards.
  • Ensures that materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets accepted requirement and standards.
  • Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input.
  • Checks and certifies substantial construction progress/ completion and the corresponding payments. Advice UNDP to withhold payments for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the contract documents.
  • Ensure that the Contractor maintains safety on the site and clean the site after the completion of the rehabilitation work.

Capabilities

  • Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, the capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
  • A team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to practice courtesy and diplomacy with high-rank officials.
  • Time management skills.
  • Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
  • Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
  • Building support and political acumen
  • Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
  • Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
  • Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
  • Fair and transparent  decision making; calculated risk-taking

Profile

Education and Certificate:

  • Masters Degree or Equivalent in Civil Engineering.
  • Registration in the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) before 2020

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of extensive coordination and development experience including renovation and construction works.
  • Experience in design, preparation of BoQ, estimated costs of civil structures;
  • Construction supervision experience of buildings, utility services, schools, etc
  • Experience in handling tender documents for turnkey contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies
  • Preparation of work progress reports, daily, weekly, milestone, etc
  • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaison with authorities.
  • Experience in supervising rehabilitation works and managing projects.
  • Experience with the UN or international organization working in crisis-affected countries, especially Nigeria would be an advantage.

Technical skills required:

  • Functionally-related professional management skills.
  • Technical-related skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning processes, programming.
  • Reporting skills.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluent in English and Haussa

Previous UN Experience:

  • Experience from previous UN assignments and/or multilateral organizations and bilateral aid organizations would be an asset.

How to Apply for a Job at The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Interested and qualified candidates should check this UNDP portal: jobs.partneragencies.net – HERE to apply

Lastly, After opening this portal, you will see the list of jobs that are available at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). So all you need to do is to check the job location section of the web-page and find a job in your country that suits you.

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