- Pay Level: SC-8
- Reports to: Senior Planning & Infrastructure Engineer
- Work closely with the Head of the Urban Planning and Design unit to develop action plans of the planned reconstruction projects.
- Guide the conduction of field assessments of structurally unsound buildings, buildings with medium and mild damages, schools, and hospitals.
- Develop a technical tool to assess all trades in affected buildings (namely structures, architectural components, and electro-mechanical disciplines).
- Based on field assessments, design, study and develop technical dossiers for the affected buildings, schools, and hospitals in close coordination with UPD team members.
- Contribute to the development of structurally unsound buildings guidelines and awareness messages.
- Supervise engineering implementation with proper documentation tools, while relying on the active contribution and participation of the different stakeholders and local authorities.
- Support in the development of surveys, contents, maps, and dashboards.
- Obtain the necessary maps required to understand infrastructure and building conditions and coordinate preparations with the GIS/IM Coordinator to ensure data accurately reflects on-site conditions prior to detailed technical dossiers starts.
- Coordinate with the Order of Engineers and Architects on the technical specifications and requirements to apply renovations and stabilization for buildings at risk.
- Coordinate with the humanitarian Shelter Sector to recommend on specific guidelines for the reconstruction phase.
- Ensure proper information sharing and close coordination with the UPD team members and the head of the unit.
- Coach relevant UN-Habitat team members on engineering renovation practices and applications.
- Participate in technical and/or coordination meetings.
- Develop monthly and/or periodic report on work progress to the head of UPD.
- Contribute to the overall annual or periodic reporting processes required to be prepared and submitted by the Programme.
- Attend meetings and represent UN-Habitat when needed and when requested by the Programme Manager and/ or the head of UPD.
- Strong technical skills in structural design, architecture, and electro-mechanical renovation processes.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team with multiple deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking skills
- Ability to simplify complex working environments and solicit input.
- Willingness to learn from others and work in a team.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or any other related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or three (3) years with a Master’s degree
- Experience in implementing and/or supervising renovation works for regular and/or heritage buildings.
- Extensive knowledge in material testing and design software is an asset.
- Excellent command of Arabic and English languages (spoken and written) is required.
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension