Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UNโs global development network, working in around 170 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development. In the programmatic period 2021-2025, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework will guide the work of authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the United Nations (UN). Commitment to work together and achieve priorities in BiH is expressed by: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), future accession to the European Union, Economic Reform Program of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023-2025, and the human rights commitments of BiH, including other agreed international and regional development goals, and treaty obligations and conventions.
Support to Immediate Recovery from the 2024 Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina represents an EU funded intervention, designed to provide immediate response to needs of the population in local communities in BiH directly affected by the natural disaster declared in October 2024.ย
The project will operate in affected governments in BiH in helping them effectively and sustainably recover from the event, through rehabilitation and/or (re)construction of housing units and public facilities, rehabilitation and/or (re)construction of small-scale community infrastructure and support to agricultural producers and MSMEs in restoring their businesses.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the Civil Engineer will provide support services ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. S/he will be responsible for technical and logistical assistance to Project Manager and Project Team while implementing activities under the Support to Immediate Recovery from the 2024 Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina project.
The incumbent will be based in UNDP BiH office in Sarajevo.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts field visits and prepares assessment of construction interventions.
Conduct field visits to the specific locations requiring technical assistance and based on performed assessment, provide recommendations for further interventions;ย Oversee the selection process and development of technical specifications; Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and supporting technical documentation for construction interventions where needed.Reviews and assesses technical design documents for construction interventions.
Review of technical documentation (drawings, technical descriptions, calculations, Bill of Quantities, cost estimates, geotechnical elaborates and other design documents); Ensure that the principle of \"build back better\" is included into technical documentation. This approach emphasizes not merely restoring damaged systems but improving them to withstand future shocks; Monitoring and quality assurance of the design process in close cooperation with design companies and consultants; Preparation of Terms of References (ToRs) and Requests for Proposals (RFQs) for project design and revision services.Provides effective support throughout all stages of tendering processes.
Provide technical assistance in establishment of common grounds for minimum standards requirements for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks as required by the specific project; Develop 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 and specified by the Project;ย Ensure that necessary supporting documentation is in place prior to issuance of tender; Participate in evaluation of bids and selection of best bidder to the tender for (re)construction works and assessment of the bidderโs competencies and experience against minimum qualification requirements as per the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Bid requirements; Analyze measures, quantities and description of each item in the offers against the advertised BoQ; Analyze and review the offered unit rates against the cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by a design company, and market prices.ยMonitors and supervises construction works
Perform number of monitoring field/on-site visits, upon engagement of a construction company (introduction of construction companies to the site, regular field visits during execution of the works, technical acceptance); Ensure the implementation of good practices, including provisions dealing with quality assurance, transparency, and accountability; Ensure that technical documentation on construction sites is maintained in accordance with relevant laws and standards and contract for works;ย Ensure that quality of the works and quantities of in-built materials are in line with the contracted BoQ; Ensure that professional supervision services are provided in accordance with relevant laws and standards; Sign off the taking over certificates upon completion of all construction works in each project; Verify payment certificates issued by the Contractors.Provides general office support
Assist in the management of logistical support to the project; Prepare and maintain status and monitoring reports for the construction interventions implemented by the project; Prepare amendments to the contracts for construction works, keep records on bank guarantees and implementation deadlines; File and archive documents related to implementation of construction projects; Prepare handover packages to the partners and beneficiaries in line with internal UNDP procedures.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The incumbent will report to the Project Manager.
Competencies
Core Competencies
ย Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Acumen:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 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. Working with Evidence and Data: Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. 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. Negotiation and Influence: Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create โwin-winโ situations. 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. Tech Literacy: Ability to apply new digital tools or adapting their original use to create new insights, fresh perspectives or develop solutions. Understand the potential as well as the limitations of certain technological developments; being able to identify how technology can add value when it's used as a \"means to an end\". Relationship management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Masterโs degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university is required. OR Bachelorโs degree in above field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Official professional certification in the Civil Engineering is an advantage.ยExperience:
Applicants with a masterโs degree in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.ย Applicants with a bachelorโs degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experienceย in the relevant field of civil engineering.Required Skills:
Excellent computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize information technologies as tools and resources; Professional experience in (re)construction of public buildings and infrastructure; Experience in working in complex and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of technical documentation development as well as construction supervision; Good knowledge and understanding of the Entitiesโ Spatial Planning and Construction Acts, by-laws regulating the construction of similar public facilities, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions and professional codes.Desired Skills:
Experience inย disaster risk reduction, climate change and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 will be considered an asset; Hazard Identification: Experience in work with natural hazards such as floods, flush-floods, landslides and earthquakes are an asset; Risk Analysis: Experience in assessing vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural hazards on infrastructure is an asset;ย Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners is desired;ย Experience within the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills is an asset;ย Experience working in an international setting will be considered an asset.Required Languages:
Fluency in English and one of the national languages (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) is required.ยEqual opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย 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.
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