WASH & Constructions Contracts Officer, (NO-2), Maseru, Lesotho, 00129906 (Temp Appointment )
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Location:
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Salary:$365,376 - $500,556 / YEAR
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Job type:TEMPORARY
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Posted:2 months ago
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Category:Environment and Natural Resources
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Deadline:27/08/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision and guidance of the WASH Specialist, the WASH & Construction Contracts Officer will oversee a range of construction and contract management functions to ensure effective and timely delivery of WASH infrastructure projects. This includes ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, managing contractor performance, and supporting capacity-building initiatives for local stakeholders.
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Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
• Contract Management: Oversee the development, negotiation, and management of construction contracts, ensuring adherence to UNICEF standards and regulations.
• Project Monitoring: Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, ensuring quality and timeliness of project delivery.
• Capacity Building: Provide training and support to local contractors and government counterparts to enhance their skills in construction management and WASH service delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with government agencies, community groups, and external partners to ensure coordinated implementation of WASH projects.
• Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvements.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial regulations.
• Supply Chain Management: Manage the supply chain operations for the country office, including participation and oversight of procurement processes by National Departments and Councils.
• Tender Evaluation and Contracting: Participate in tender evaluation and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with UNICEF procurement policies, procedures, and standards.
• Quality Control: Ensure quality control of invoices and undertake site visits in collaboration with the WASH Officer to verify work progress and quality.
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Minimum requirements:
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- Education: A bachelor’s degree in public health, engineering, water resources, environmental management, social science, or a relevant technical field is required
- Work Experience: At least f two (2) years of experience in construction management, contract management, or a related field is required.
Experience in WASH projects and familiarity with UNICEF or UN system processes is an asset
- Knowledge of procurement, contract negotiations and administration is required.
- Experience in analytical work is required.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
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Desirables:
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
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