The UNDP Pakistan is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the post of Project Engineer, Rule of Law for Supporting Rule of Law for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies (Amn-o-Insaf) Programme, based in its Program Management Unit, Peshawar. He/she will provide technical assistance, field monitoring and supervision in support of ongoing and new infrastructure projects for the implementation of the Rule of Law Programme in Pakistan with major focus on projects in Quetta/Balochistan. The Project Engineer will directly report to the Engineering Specialist, under the overall guidance of Manager Operations and Finance, SRLP - UNDP.
The Programme provides support to the justice and security sectors in Pakistan. It aims to promote an enabling environment that will deepen the on-going efforts to secure peace and stabilization through greater service delivery and public confidence. The Programme covers both demand and supply sides of the rule of law, justice and security sector. The Programme helps institutional development and capacity development to rule of law, justice and security institutions aimed to ensure effective security services and speedy provision of justice services. The Programme also works in the area of alternative dispute resolution, supporting informal resolution of issues in an equitable and just manner. In doing so, the Programme engages with key stakeholders including Judiciary, Police, Prosecution, Bar Council, Bar Associations, CSOs and other on-going initiatives, including other UNDP projects and UN agencies.
Summary of Key Functions:
The Project Engineer will have several key responsibilities. S/he will be primarily responsible for technical oversight of the construction work as assigned by the engineering specialist. This will include ensuring quality control at project sites, reviewing consultants’ work as well as contractors’ activities and reporting back to the management on any issues concerning project progress. Implementation will also require close engagement with the consultants’ team and the end-users to ensure bottlenecks are identified early and jointly solutions are found to ensure delivery targets. This role will require the following:
Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Assist in effective implementation of technical engineering and construction matters in accordance with the terms of contractors’ contracts, bills of quantities, technical specifications and project documents;
- Provide support in effective management of the project including progress monitoring and reporting, technical inspections;
- Conduct field visits to provide technical inputs to selected construction firms and Implementing Partner to ensure quality and timely delivery according to approved specifications and work plan;
- Close coordination with project stakeholders and highlight any issues with possible solutions.
- Assist in developing regular monitoring and coordination system for approval and implementation of community infrastructure schemes according to approved BOQs, standards, drawings and specifications;
- Coordinate with the contractors in preparation of work plans and project implementation plans and monitor progress;
- Assist project team and management in preparation of project proposals, provide accurate timelines and support in work planning process.
- Ensure that ‘Material Source Qualification Approval Tests are done by Implementing Partners/ contractors for all infrastructure schemes in project area;
- Ensure that DRR and environmental concerns are addressed while rehabilitating the infrastructure schemes;
- Undertake assessment to identify & select of stakeholders’ infrastructure activities. Prepare BoQs, drawings and designs of new identified facilities and completion of all necessary documentation and re-verification of selected facilities, if required;
- Facilitate third-party and donor monitoring visits to the project sites, prepare plans and ensure timely and accurate reporting;
- Assist project team in completing preliminary, technical and financial evaluation of CAP/RACP/ACP cases and provide technical input during the evaluation process;
- Documentation of all relevant activities (field trip reports, minutes of meetings, budgets etc.) in accordance with the organization’s guidelines and regulations.
- Documentation of changes in design and variations in drawings and BOQs for approvals;
- Preparing and maintaining data base of all infra structure activities, sharing progress on weekly and monthly basis and relevant progress documentation;
- Developing and properly maintaining change order form with the prior approval of management;
- Any other relevant task assigned by the management.
The incumbent will uphold the non-discriminatory behavior and ensure that
- Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions;
- Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”;
- Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production;
- Differentiated needs of women and men are considered;
- Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created;
- Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced.
Core Competencies:
Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
- Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully
Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
- Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others
People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
- Level 4: Models independent thinking and action
Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
- Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis
Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
- Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services
Technical/Functional Competencies:
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles of democratic governance and have basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
- Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Gender:
Displays gender sensitivity and promotes gender equality in all aspects of work
Knowledge of systems for gender mainstreaming and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situation
- Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Building Strategic Partnerships:
Ability to maintain an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
- Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Ability to generate new ideas and approaches, research best practices and propose new, more effective ways of doing things
- Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Client Orientation:
Ability to research potential solutions to internal and external client needs and report back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
- Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Education:
- Must hold a degree a Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering or related field.
Experience:
- A minimum of 04 years of progressive experience in civil engineering or related field on infrastructure projects with Bachelors’ degree;
- A minimum of 02 years of progressive experience on infrastructure projects with Masters’ degree in civil engineering or related field;
- Must have experience of field work in challenging environment with cultural sensitivities;
- Experience working in a crisis/conflict area will be an advantage;
- Experience in planning and execution as well as monitoring and supervision of infrastructure projects especially in KP Merged Districts strongly preferred;
- Familiarity with UNDP’s rules and procedures for project/program implementation is an asset;
- Familiarity with UN/UNDP policies, programming frameworks and procedure is an added advantage; and
- Sound analytical skills on engineering designs, structures, project feasibilities and any other relevant issues.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English and Urdu including excellent writing skills.
- Fluency in Pashtu is highly desirable
Please Note:
HEC attested degrees are a prerequisite for employment at UNDP. During the recruitment process candidates may be required to present HEC attested degrees.
Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to(i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, orii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.
UNDP provides the Equal Opportunity for all equally qualified male & female including the physically challenged candidates, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply (local and internal VA)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does not charge fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interviews, selection or induction etc. Moreover, UNDP does not concern itself with any information on the applicants bank accounts
"UNDP has zero tolerance towards Sexual Harassment (SH) and Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (SEA)”.
Contract Duration: One Year (Renewable)