UNDP : 2 UN Positons: Engineering Analyst – Kyiv
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:CONTRACTOR
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Posted:17 hours ago
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Category:Engineering
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Deadline:17/12/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Background
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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.
Today Ukraine is facing its most serious challenges since achieving independence in 1991. The ongoing war has already resulted in significant loss of life, unprecedented displacement, internally and towards neighboring countries, and devastating destruction of infrastructure. The UN Ukraine Flash Appeal shows that at least 15.7 million people are in immediate need of emergency assistance and protection. Early projections indicate that if the war should continue in the medium to long term, up to 90% of the Ukrainian population could face poverty and extreme economic vulnerability, and the country’s socioeconomic progress could be set-back by almost 20 years. In the short-term, 62% of the population is at high risk of falling into poverty. Ukraine’s economy is set to shrink by 45% this year due to the war and even with a moderate recovery in the next few years, by 2025 the GDP would still only be two-thirds of the pre-war GDP in 2021.
In addition, the country faces losses of many people’s lives and devastative destruction of infrastructures and economic bases. Currently, more than 50% of the energy infrastructure damaged, causing the massive disruption of energy supply nationwide with millions of people experiencing power outages and challenges in heating. Extensive scale of destruction of infrastructure, rehabilitating or constructing infrastructures and installing equipment with necessary supply of the materials is urgently required to restore or maintain life-line and key basic services, followed by removal or mines and explosives as well as debris.
The Ukraine Public Building Energy Efficiency (UPBEE) Project (hereinafter – the project) will introduce municipal energy management systems which will link to a national level database with building-level energy-consumption profiles and technical characteristics of buildings.
In close cooperation with the EU, Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership, European Investment Bank, Ministry of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development, Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, Project will support local communities and municipalities to implement their Sustainable Energy Recovery Plans ensuring rebuilding the destroyed and/or damaged by hostilities public buildings using the best energy efficient technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct strategic planning and needs assessment:
- Facilitate needs assessments and consultations with respective government and non-government partners, including women and men in local communities; determine renovation plans following the Programme objectives and tasks that meet the needs of all people regardless of their sex, age, or disability;
- Coordinate setting up of an infrastructure reconstruction plan in close cooperation with the local authorities and local business.
Oversee engineering design, technical preparation and procurement processes:
- Ensure preparation of engineering design based on the universal design principles, cost estimates and drawings of economic infrastructure facilities by using services of qualified and competitive local engineering design companies;
- Contribute to preparation of necessary technical documentation;
- Facilitate the procurement of goods and services for civil works to be conducted in transparent, competitive, and conflict-sensitive manner as well as in line with UNDP bidding procedures;
- Prepare specifications, tender documents, ToRs and other supportive documents to procure goods and services related to civil works in line with Programme objectives and tasks;
- Ensure procedures are in place for a selection of vendors (consultants, suppliers and construction companies) through transparent and competitive processes for provision of services.
Ensure construction oversight and quality assurance:
- Provide support to construction/renovation of infrastructure facilities, public buildings, supply chains, equipment manufacturing and other production facilities, educational and accommodation facilities of VET institutions in targeted areas;
- Monitor the field activities, including supervision of construction and installation works and participate in acceptance of renovated/reconstructed infrastructure facilities, public buildings, supply chain, equipment manufacturing and other production facilities; educational and accommodation facilities of VET institutions in targeted areas to ensure the Programme results are delivered;
- Keep records related to completed construction and installation works and prepare necessary data for reporting on the implementation of construction works;
- Take measures to prevent and eliminate defects and make proposals on the most efficient use of available resources;
- Monitor contract schedules, the appropriate volume, timing and quality of construction and installation works, as well as quality of materials and designs according to the approved design and estimate documentation, drawings, construction regulations and requirements, technical specifications and safety and environmental standards;
- Check and provide certification of satisfactory completion of works of consultants, suppliers and construction companies for payment for their completed works. Ensure budget for the component is efficiently and properly utilized based on the principles of gender-responsive budgeting;
- Assure that due security measures are observed during implementation of the component activities;
- Assist with handover of the renovated/reconstructed infrastructures to the relevant authorities for operation and maintenance.
Provide support for efficient and effective delivery of the programme activities:
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- Consulting UN UPBEE TA Components during preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the component activities related to civil works;
- Ensure the Programme activities are implemented timely and efficiently in close cooperation with respective governmental organizations;
- On a constant basis maintain coordination/partnership with relevant governmental, nongovernmental and international organizations, including UN agencies and projects at national level and regional levels to increase positive impact of the mutual results on targeted areas that respond to the needs of women and men from different groups, including those with disabilities;
- Monitor field activities and provide technical support to ensure the Programme objectives are met;
- Maintain close liaison with national partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of national authorities in the implementation of the Programme;
- Participate in relevant working group meetings and share information with partners and UN agencies;
- Ensure full compliance of programme activities with UNDP rules, regulations and procedures, specifically principles of gender equality and universal design;
- Prepare relevant sections of the programme reports, including progress and annual reports, as well as ad-hoc technical reports, evaluating the impact of programme activities on the lives of women and men in local communities;
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization..
Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of the National Project Manager, the Engineering Analyst will be responsible for managing all activities related to civil works of key infrastructure based on the principles of universal design and gender-inclusiveness.
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
Definition
Business Direction and Strategy – Entrepreneurial Thinking– Identify and seize opportunities to service and add value to clients, create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners, develop clear service offers responding to client needs in line with UNDP’s organizational priorities and mandate.
Business Direction and Strategy – Negotiation and Influence – 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:
• 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.
Procurement – Supplier/relationship Management – Knowledge of supplier management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations.
Business Direction & Strategy – Systems 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
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements:
• Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Civil and Industrial (Structural and Architectural) Engineering, or any other related field is required, OR
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Civil and Industrial (Structural and Architectural) Engineering, or any other related field in combination with additional two years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience :
• Minimum 2 years (Master’s Degree) or 4 years (Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant experience in designing and managing of civil engineering projects and/or economic infrastructure and/or urban development/renewal programmes or another related field.
Required skills:
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• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and modern construction technology and knowledge of technical specifications and performance schedules of construction and installation works.
• Knowledge of procedures for quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with national legislation in the area of construction, norms and standards of construction works, including critical infrastructures.
• Excellent usage of computers and office software packages, including engineering design software.
Desired skills:
• Experience in the field of engineering supervision is an advantage.
• Experience of working with municipalities and/or local and central authorities in recovery or energy efficiency rehabilitation projects/activities, as well as with economic development issues at the national and sub-national levels is an advantage.
• Experience in designing or constructing renewable energy sources is an advantage.
• Experience of work with UN and/or INGO or Public Sector or Private Sector in bidding procedures for procurement of civil works and services is desired.
Required Language(s) • Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
Professional Certificates • Professional engineering certificates (technical supervision, design and estimate documentation, energy-efficiency audit) will be considered as an advantage.
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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