Mission and objectivesUNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. In Sudan, UNDP supports a broad range of development interventions. At present, this focuses on support for Sudanโs transition, coupled with efforts on peacebuilding and stabilization, climate-resilience and access to energy, and broader health and economic improvement. Learn more about our impact in 2019. With dedicated support from donor nations, the international community, and national and international partners, UNDP works in Sudan to deliver on our promise to empower resilient nations. Serving as the main development integrator in Sudan, UNDP supports SDG-focused strategic capacity development initiatives nationwide, focusing on: inclusive socioeconomic transformation and revival; restoring governance through inclusive and accountable institutions; sustaining and consolidating local peacebuilding; and investing in a new Green Deal through renewable energy and climate resilience efforts. Through our active partnerships with national and international entities, UNDP strives to eliminate poverty, enable recovery, and ensure effective management of natural resources, and advance peace and social cohesion. Achieving this will require investment in stabilization and resilience strengthening at all levels of society, in tandem with humanitarian assistance. For more details of UNDP work in Sudan please visit https://www.sd.undp.org/.
ContextThe Civil Engineers will be required to provide technical support to the State Offices in Kassala, Gadaref, River Nile and Red Sea in the production of BOQs, Drawings, Design and detailed specifications as and when required by the project as well as supervision and quality control and compliance of civil works Produce the Technical Design/BOQs/Drawings/Engineering estimate will involve comprehensive analysis and design of infrastructure components of the projects. During the production of the technical design the main goal will be to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and compliance with regulatory engineering approved standards while incorporating innovative and sustainable design solutions. This comprehensive approach to quality management will be crucial during the designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in achieving successful outcomes and establishing a reputation for excellence in the construction industry. Participate in the supervision process and conduct detailed technical evaluation of civil work ensuring quality control as per the required standards of Social and Environmental Safeguards. Ensure that, the technical design and implementation must incorporate an Occupational Health and Safety Plan (OSH), a Social Environmental Screening Procedure (SESP), and ensure that all Bill of Quantities (BoQ) requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety standards, are included. Additionally, supervision of the adherence to the supplier's code of conduct, which integrates Social and Environmental Standards (SES) requirements, is essential. The Civil Engineer should assure that they prepare & review all documents and orient contract service providers (potential and awardee) on Scope of Work (SOW), SES and construction design standards. Civil Engineer will be responsible for quality control and independent verification of civil works documents including specifications/Scope of work, Drawings, Design and Bill of Quantities.
Task Descriptionโข Conduct detailed technical and feasibility of proposed civil work under projects in the designated state โข Independently review and quality control all the documents pertaining to civil works including approximate timelines for the intended timeframe for the civil works, and provide input in improvement of the document, as applicable. โข Bills of Quantities: produce BOQs items and ensure that the specifications are clear in all respect and have proper specifications of material and labour with international civil works standards. โข Provide input on the allocated resources and provide further input, if required. โข Produce Designs and Drawings: ensure that it correspond with the given specifications in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ), quality control and verify if it includes all the requirements for implementation of the project and provide improvement, as applicable. โข Prepare/ develop technical specifications of the utilized construction and non-constriction material of the project and make corrective measures. โข Provide guidance to the project team on necessary adjustments or modifications if needed under evaluation/review process with the evolving regulations. โข Conduct Unit Rate analysis comparing the internal estimate and rates offered by the recommended bidder focusing and ensuring value for money. โข Provide detailed analysis of the received bids/quotations and provide recommendation/s. โข Engage community mobilizers, community leaders and key stakeholders in joint monitoring of civil and non-civil work โข Engage community in ensuring the Feedback and Compliant Mechanism for all civil and non-civil work through community mobilizers.
Competencies and valuesโข Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UNโs values and ethical standards; โข Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; โข Maturity combined with tact and diplomacy; โข Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Living conditions and remarksSudan is a unique country facing a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. Allowances The purpose of allowances for the National UN Volunteers Specialist is to enable the National UN Volunteers Specialist to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for volunteer work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All National UN Volunteer Specialists are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 1,983.9 The purpose of this allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the National Specialists UN Volunteer. The allowance is to ensure that the volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. The monthly allowance rate is a fixed rate for the duty station as established by UNV headquarters.