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Les activités UNICEF de construction au Mali connaissent une importante progression ces dernières années. Une analyse du portefeuille Construction sur ces dernières années ainsi que sur les deux prochaines, confirment une augmentation exponentielle depuis la création de l’Unité de Construction Mali datant de 2018. En effet, les chiffres montrent que les projets de Construction sur lesquels UNICEF Mali s’est positionné et continue de se positionner, vont doubler voire tripler pour les deux prochaines années pour passer à plus de 3 millions USD de construction par an.

Dans ce contexte d’augmentation des projets de Construction, le bureau UNICEF Mali nécessite une bonne gestion de ses activités liées à la réhabilitation/construction. Ces activités touchent non seulement les différents programmes (Education, WASH (en termes d’appui technique), Santé, Protection, SBC, Communication, etc.) mais également les Operations et sont de plusieurs natures : infrastructures scolaires, sanitaires, centres de jeunes pour le SBC, entrepôts de stockage, etc., y inclus la réhabilitation/reconstruction des infrastructures UNICEF (bureaux/entrepôts). Ceci implique que l’UNICEF Mali a besoin d’experts dédiés pour la gestion et le suivi de ces travaux de construction afin de faire face au volume des fonds qui sont investis.

Le bureau de l’UNICEF au Mali et particulièrement les sections de l’éducation, de la WASH, la santé et les Operations nécessitent un Construction Officer qui va permettre à l’UNICEF de réagir efficacement à la demande croissante et les aménagements des différents bureaux de l’UNICEF au Mali avec la capacité technique appropriée. Cela nécessite le recrutement d’un Construction Officer pour une gestion technique continue, laquelle ne peut pas être adéquatement fourni par le personnel généraliste existant dans les sections de l’éducation, WASH, Santé et Operations en sein du bureau du pays. Le poste sera basé à Bamako avec de fréquents voyages sur les sites de projets dans les régions du pays.

How can you make a difference?

Les tâches confiées au Construction Officer, seront les suivantes :

• Préparer les documents nécessaires aux études de faisabilités et techniques. Contribuer à la validation des documents d’états de lieux, l’avant-projet-sommaire, et l’avant-projet détaillé y compris les éléments nécessaires aux dossiers d’appel d’offres.
• Participer au besoin, à la rédaction des Proposals contenant des constructions pour guider les programmes concernant les prix estimatifs, les délais prévisionnels, les spécificités techniques à considérer et le staffing construction à prendre en compte, etc.
• Visiter les sites identifiés pour s’assurer que les communautés/la partie gouvernementale ont choisi des sites acceptables et que toutes les dispositions légales ont été satisfaites pour la construction et l’installation sur le site.
• Proposer des innovations ou améliorations dans les projets techniques en cours ou à venir.

Pour en savoir plus sur les responsabilités du poste, veuillez consulter la description de tâches plus détaillées sur le lien suivant:  TORs Construction Officer NOA TA rev.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education:

Licence en génie civil, en construction, en architecture ou tout autre diplome universitaire d’une école de technicien supérieur en génie civile.

• Work Experience:

– Au moins un an d’expérience dans le domaine de la gestion de contrat de construction, suivi des travaux, contrôle de la qualité.

– Connaissance des matériaux de construction, des méthodes et des outils appropriés pour construire des forages et autres structures.

• Skills (optional): Avoir une bonne initiative et la capacité d’appliquer des connaissances techniques de manière créative en fonction du contexte environnemental.- Connaissance actuelle des derniers développements et de la technologie sur le terrain.

  – Aptitude avérée à travailler en équipe, dans un environnement multiculturel et à établir des relations de travail harmonieuses et efficaces tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur de l’organisation.

  – Excellente connaissance de l’outil informatique, plus particulièrement les tableurs et les applications Microsoft: Excel, Powerpoint, AUTOCAD.

• Language Requirements:La maîtrise du français est requise avec une connaissance de l’Anglais et d’au moins une langue locale.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements