Background UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. In order to support the implementation of national municipal Solid Waste Management Strategy (NMSWMS) objectives as set out in the respective action plan, the (EU) in December 2017 agreed to finance to Government of Jordan (GoJ), as represented by the Ministry of Planning with the budget support action: Support to the implementation of the NSWMS. This budget support action is composed of: (a) the budget support component with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 40,000,000, which aims at sector reforms to strengthen the (SWM) sector, and (b) the support component with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 60,000,000, which aims at improving solid waste facilities. The budget support component in the EU grant agreement with GoJ for a total amount of EUR 40 million is proposed for achieving the first specific objective and part of the second specific objective. The progress in the strategy implementation is measured by (7) performance indicators: (1) Objectives and principles of the SWM strategy are incorporated in new and revised regulations and instructions; (2) Increased capacities for safe and sanitary disposal; (3) Improved availability & quality of SWM data for monitoring & verification of environmental standards (SO2); (4) Institutional set-up is improved; (5) Improvement cost recovery for SW disposal. MoLA and UNDP have successfully implemented a number of projects and interventions in the field of SWM:
Improving SWM& Income Creation in Host Communities–Rehabilitation of AlEkaider Landfill; SW Transfer Station at AlTaybeh; SW Transfer Station and Sorting Center at Northern Shouneh; CapacityBuilding, Livelihood creation, and Women Empowerment. UNDP, to achieve the scope of services for the Technical Assistance for the Project Implementation Unit of SWM as clarified above. UNDP, therefore, requires the services of a Field Assisant to assist the (PIU) to manage overall project activities (procurement, technical, and management) responsibilities related to the planned projects. Duties and ResponsibilitiesShe/he will carry out the respective tasks under the overall supervision of the respective Portfolio Manager, Projects Coordination Manager, and Contracts and Construction Manager, in coordination with the project management unit at MoLA. Such works shall include close coordination with potential engineers and government personnel at the central and local levels.
Construction Project Management – The Field Assistant shall assist in carrying out tasks in relation to assist in project management, construction supervision, quality control, construction administration, and project monitoring and evaluation. The Field Assistant will perform the technical approval process, technical inspection, supervision of the works on site, and quantities surveying. Design change and variations. Review of workshop drawings. Submit weekly & monthly reporting. Will be directly responsible in supporting the supervision of the implementation of any type of work on site Any other task(s) instructed by the supervisor(s) of any typeInstitutional Arrangement
Supervisor: Contracts and Construction Manager.
Annex to organigram showing the position of this function within the office and unit structure is included. 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 discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies
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