Engineering Analyst, NPSA8 – National Position

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    CONTRACTOR
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Engineering
  • Deadline:
    26/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Within the framework agreements with the MCTID, UNDP is providing Technical Assistance (TA) to the EIB’s UERP and URP framework loans considering the similarity of both programs, their joint principles, and approaches to implementation (“Project”). UNDP is committed to strengthening the implementation of the UERP and URP through technical support for the effective management of sub-projects during the main active phases of the project cycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction work, and monitoring as well as providing regular consultations to the UERP/URP final beneficiaries and local stakeholders.

Thus, the TA Project is aimed at contributing to the social and economic recovery of the targeted war-affected regions of Ukraine.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following tasks:

I.     Ensure effective Project planning and implementation

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  • Ensure the implementation of Project activities and delivery of results responding to the needs and experiences of both women and men, in accordance with the Project document, work plans and agreements between the EIB and UNDP.
  • Contribute to preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans, and other related documents to ensure timely commencement and execution of component activities.
  • Provide technical assistance to the client in terms of civil engineering requirements during the contracting, implementation, supervision, and monitoring stages.
  • Support client specialists responsible for technical supervision in planning activities within the client organization, ensuring alignment with project documents and UNDP’s programmatic priorities and goals, and in compliance with the national rules and regulations.

II.    Oversee construction quality assurance.

Monitor and report on progress.

  • Monitor the quality of materials, workmanship, and adherence to safety protocols throughout the construction phase.
  • Regularly review construction progress, address issues or deviations promptly, and facilitate necessary modifications.
  • Maintain detailed records of all construction activities, including photographs, drawings, and test results.
  • Provide regular progress reports to the project stakeholders, highlighting issues, deviations, or safety concerns.
  • Ensure construction and installation works follow the work schedule and prepare necessary data for reporting to the EIB and client.
  • Collaborate with technical supervision to ensure executive documentation is present at facilities, including quality certificates for materials used, work execution logs, etc.
  • Participate in biweekly meetings with UNDP and other stakeholders to discuss progress, technical matters, and delays.
  • Take measures to prevent and eliminate defects and propose efficient use of available resources.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation and assist in preparing monthly/annual progress reports.
  • Ensure mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment considerations in the field of expertise, promote a safe and discrimination-free environment, and use gender-responsive communications in line with UNDP corporate standards.

III.  Contribute to knowledge management and information sharing

  • Identify and document best practices and lessons learned in construction management and civil engineering related to infrastructure recovery projects.
  • Contribute to knowledge networks, experience-sharing, and public events in construction management and civil engineering within recovery projects.
  • Participate in training for the programme/project personnel to support professional growth through active learning.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

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Institutional Arrangement

The Engineering Analyst will work under direct supervision of the Engineering Specialist and overall guidance of the National Project Manager.

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
Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction and Strategy Entrepreneurial Thinking
  • Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP’s organizational priorities and mandate.
Business Direction and Strategy System Thinking
  • Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Direction and Strategy Negotiation and Influence
  • Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates win-win situations.
Business Management Communication
  • Ability to 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.
Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
  • Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.

Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.

  • Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

2030 Agenda: People Gender 

  • Gender Mainstreaming.

Procurement Supplier/relationship management

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  • Knowledge of supplier management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Public Management/Administration or other related fields is required; or
  • A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of master’s degree.
Experience:
  • Up to 2 years (with master’s degree) or minimum 2 years( with Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant experience, at the national or international level, in designing and/or managing civil engineering, economic infrastructure, or urban development/renewal projects/programmes, or in other related areas is required.
Required skills:
  • Experience and sound knowledge of civil engineering and modern construction technology.
  • H&S, Environment, understanding of any kind of possible impact of man-made threats on the sub-station and its surroundings.
  • Experience with and excellent knowledge of technical specifications and performance schedules of construction and installation works.
  • Experience with and knowledge of quality control procedures.
  • Familiarity with national legislation, norms and standards related to construction works, including critical infrastructures.
  • Excellent usage of computers and office software packages, including engineering design software.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
  • Experience in the field of engineering supervision will be considered an asset.
  • Experience in civil engineering, with a focus on designing, monitoring civil engineering projects, and/or protective structures, and/or economic infrastructure, will be considered a significant advantage.
  • Prior experience with UN Agencies, International Organizations or in projects financed by international donors in the field of engineering and on other technical issues will be an advantage.
  • Experience working with local partners at the national and municipal level in the international development context will be an advantage.
Required Language(s) :
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Fluency in Ukrainian is required for local personnel.
Professional Certificates:
  • Professional engineering certificates.

 

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