Overview of position
- Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations (UN), supporting the successful implementation of its partnersโ peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects around the world. Their mission is to help people build better lives & countries achieve sustainable development.
- Their areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management & human resources.
- Our client is undertaking a project that aims at increasing access to primary & secondary health services facilities (general hospitals, local health centres & therapeutic feeding centres) in Yemen, through restoring the physical infrastructure of health facilities (rehabilitation, maintenance works & minor repairs & new construction) in targeted areas.
- Our client will be responsible for the design & implementation works of the health facilities, ensuring highest standards in design & rehabilitation works & respect of โstate of the artโ requirements for safety, sustainability, security & disability access. In addition, our client will be responsible to provide the targeted facilities with priority medical equipment & supplies.
Role objectives
The engineering services desired include, but are not limited to preparation of plans, specifications & estimates of costs for project, detailed studies on specific items, conducting investigations, preparation of reports, inspection & construction contract administration. This will include but not limited to:
Site assessment:
- Carry out field visits to target facilities to inspect & verify the actual needs, collect data, taking measurements, etc.
- Support in designing & producing mechanical & plumbing systems design calculations, drawings & scope of works.
- Coordinate, facilitate & / or attend project related meetings, such as prebid, preconstruction & project progress meetings.
- The consultant will prepare & deliver the required documents in a professional way within specified working period(s).
Project supervising:
- Support in supervising the implementation of mechanical works on the site.
- Monitoring & following up the implementation of works including quality, quantity & time.
- Document all activities of the project.
Reporting:
- Ensure accurate & timely reporting of progress & conditions on site through daily site records prepared & submitted by the engineering team.
- Prepare & submit to the Site Engineer (or as requested) report within 5 days of month end, summarizing progress of contractor activities, quality control issues, health & safety issues, environmental issues, resourcing & scheduling issues & any other relevant pertinent facts as required.
- Produce any appropriate documentation identified by the Site Engineer & Project Manager in a professional & accurate manner.
Project reporting
The Senior Officer Mechanical Engineer will be reporting to the Site Engineer with oversight of the Project Manager.
Key competencies
- Master degree in mechanical engineering or bachelors degree with additional 2 years is required.
- 2 years working experience in project assessment, design & management experience in rehabilitation projects & construction projects is required.
- A previous experience in rehabilitation & construction of hospitals is an asset.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills is preferable.
- Experience in the usage of computers & software packages (drawing software, structural software, office (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) & advance knowledge of spreadsheet & database packages is required.
- Excellent knowledge in written & oral of English & Arabic languages is required.
- Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms.
- Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
- Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
- Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our clients impact on their beneficiaries.
- Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
- Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
- Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.
Team management
This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.