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.

The UNDP in Kazakhstan is advancing the nation’s development through the priorities established in the Country Programme Document 2021-2025 (CPD). These priorities include: 1) addressing social vulnerabilities and inequalities, 2) enhancing effective and accountable institutions, 3) promoting climate and disaster resilience along with low-carbon growth, and 4) fostering diversified and knowledge-based economic growth. The CPD is executed by the UNDP Country Office (CO) in Kazakhstan, which is primarily based in Astana, with a smaller presence in Almaty and other project-specific locations.

• Conduct field visits to the projects’ sites;
• Provide thorough analysis and specific technical assistance and recommendations for project(-s) implementation;
• Contribute to the development of the technical project and tender documentation (ToR, tender dossier, tender evaluation, etc.) for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks as required by the specific project(-s) and specified by the Programme including minimum qualification requirements;
• Ensure clear guidance on the required documentation for the specific tender;
• Ensure expert verification of the technical documentation (existing and future layout, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with estimation of costs, technical description, design and specific drawings, participate in the evaluation of bids process) for specific projects in compliance with the local respective legislation;
• Ensure quality assurance of the technical drawings, specifications and Bill of Quantities;
• Participate and provide evaluation of bids and selection of best bidder to the tender for (re)construction works and assessment in compliance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Ensure proper analysis of the offered unit rates against the cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by a design company;
• Monitor and supervise the construction works including the number of field/on-site visits;
• Ensure the proper maintenance of technical documentation on construction site in accordance with relevant national laws and standards and contract for works;
• Ensure proper sign-off the final handover documentation;
• Provide the project(-s) progress reports, monitoring and proposals on the project(-s) implementation; Support partnership with all the relevant stake holders;
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangements:

Under the overall guidance of the Programme Head and direct supervision of the respective Project Manager, the Civil Engineer will closely cooperate with relevant UNDP programme and projects, operational units.

• Business Acumen: 
  • Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
  • Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks; Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.
• Negotiation and Influence:
  • Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations.
• Partnership Management:      
  • Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
• Communication: 
  • Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
• Knowledge of applicable legal framework:  
  • Understanding of the legal norms as applied to the United Nations in general, and to UNDP in particular. This includes an understanding of the structure, functioning and operations of UNDP within the broader UN system and the application of international treaties, including the UN Charter, GA resolutions, the relevant basic country assistance agreement and UN system-wide legal instruments, as well as an understanding of the internal legal framework (financial regulations and rules, policies, and procedures) of UNDP.
• Sourcing:
  • Ability to find, evaluate and engage suppliers of goods and service.