Back Engineering Associate (Civil Engineering), NPSA-6

Background
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The Education for Social Inclusion project supports the accelerated delivery of loan initiatives for improvement of Education for social inclusion. UNDP, with its emphasis on capacity development and knowledge management, will support building of this advanced capacity and provide the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (MESTD) with access to its knowledge platforms, rosters of expertise and specializations and facilitate timely delivery of projected results.

In order to ensure timely and impactful implementation and to indemnify the Republic of Serbia from the potential interest and charges which would appear in case of slow pace of project implementation, there is a need to establish the Project Implementation Unit. 

The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the implementation of the “Education for Social Inclusion – Output 3 - Student Housing” (SH) project under the overall guidance of the Project Manager.

To support results oriented, effective, efficient and accountable implementation of the project activities and achievement of project results.

  Duties and Responsibilities
 

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Engineering Associate has the responsibility to support infrastructure activities related to the design, supervision and quality assurance. The Engineering Associate should provide technical expertise and support assuring that the projects produce the results specified in the Project Documents for the infrastructure components, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Specific responsibilities will include assistance in the implementation of activities with the aim of achieving the following project results:

• Assisting in production of infrastructure project design documentation such as pre-feasibility and feasibility study, preliminary design, main design, revision of design documentation.
• Facilitation of needs assessment process with the beneficiary, support in design of tender documentation, preparation and execution of tender processes for procurement of goods and services, according to CEB and national procurement guides, provide inputs for contracts for goods and services.
• Assisting in supervision of project design development process, coordination and supervision of construction works.
• Suggest and advise on how to resolve problems and/or conflicts and recommend corrections in terms of design, materials or the quality of work and managing these corrections upon the approval by the Project Manager and Project Coordinator.
• Support during the on-site monitoring of quality and quantities of works, costs, schedule, safety and environment issues, in full compliance with the applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, technical standards and legal requirements in the Republic of Serbia.
• Support to project management of civil works with adherent installations aimed at energy efficiency improvements, and related environmental management issues.
• Reporting on on-site monitoring.
• Provide early warning to the Project Manager and Project Coordinator of potential problems and/or critical issues regarding the infrastructure improvement and execution of the works.
• Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of project annual work plans and progress reports. 
• Providing inputs for creation of project monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Ensuring full compliance of activities with established project management rules, regulations, and policies.
• Drafting correspondence on project engineering issues, as required.
• Liaising with contractors, municipalities and other partners on project matters

   Institutional Arrangement

  Engineering Associate will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager – Engineering Tech Cell and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.

  
   
    Competencies
   

  Core

  Achieve Results:

  LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

  Think Innovatively:

  LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

  Learn Continuously:

  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

  Adapt with Agility:

  LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

  Act with Determination:

  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

  Engage and Partner:

  LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

  Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

  LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

  
       

  Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

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  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  Thematic Area

  Name

  Definition

  Business Direction and Strategy

  Effective Decision Making

  Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources

  Business Management

  Monitoring

  Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

  Digital & Innovation

  Tech literacy

  Ability to apply new digital tools or adapting their original use to create new insights, fresh perspectives or develop solutions. Understand the potential as well as the limitations of certain technological developments; being able to identify how technology can add value when it's used as a \"\"means to an end\"\".

  Digital & Innovation

  Systems thinking & transformation

  Understand that complex problems need a non-reductionistic, holistic approach. Ability to explore challenges from multiple 

  perspectives by zooming in and out, with a focus on relationships and flows rather than individual 

  elements; understand how certain dynamics and 

  conditions are driving and influencing an issue. 

   

          Required Skills and Experience
    Education:
  • Secondary education is required 
  • • University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in civil engineering (including construction engineering, . will be given due consideration, but is not a requirement. Experience:
    • Minimum of 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in construction-related project management, particular in the field of construction engineering, including structural designs engineering.

      Required skills:

      • Good organizational and time management skills.
      • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. 
      • Demonstrates integrity by modeling ethical standards.
      • Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback.
      • Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors. 
      • Excellent information technology skills, including word processing, database applications, presentation software, and internet.
      • Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
      • Evidence of ability to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in team
      • Ability to summarize and systematize complex information.
      • Ability to deliver when working under pressure and within changing circumstances.
      • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Excellent negotiating and leadership skills.
      • Responsible, communicative, well-organized, team-oriented person.
      • Ability to demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

        Desired skills:

        • Work experience in project designing and preparation of technical documentation. 
        • Experience in projects implementation under national legislation. 
        • Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
        •  Knowledge of Building information modeling (BIM) would be an advantage. 
        • Work experience in international organization and/or government institution, public companies, Public Utility Companies (PUCs) would be an asset. 
        • Excellent knowledge of Law on Planning and Construction requirements.

          Languages:

          • Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Serbian and English.  

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