Background
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UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet.
In Pakistan, UNDP is working with the Government of Pakistan, civil society, national partners, and the people of Pakistan to help find solutions to persistent development challenges. Its work derives from and contributes to four outcome areas of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2023-2027) which include: governance; sustainable, inclusive and green economic transformation; climate change resilience and environment; and gender equality and womenโs empowerment. Supported by enablers, UNDP uses a portfolio approach in Pakistan, triangulating structural transformation, leaving no one behind, and building resilience.
UNDP's country programme document for Pakistan envisions that all Pakistani people are educated and healthy, their well-being promoted and protected through economic opportunities, jobs and a climate-resilient future in a country where women and girls are safe and able to exercise their rights and to put their trust in and benefit from improved governance.
Through its Resilience, Environment and Climate Change Unit (RECCU), UNDP leads projects across the country that respond to the growing threat of climate change, mainstream environmental concerns into national development planning processes, and expand access to environmental and energy services for local communities. In particular, UNDP has sought to ensure that the poor have stronger capacities to manage, adapt, and monitor climate change. Climate change is not only an environmental issue but also one of the most current pressing development challenges. Its impacts are escalating and disproportionately affecting the poorest and most vulnerable populations the most.
The 2022 floods in Pakistan have affected 33 million people, resulted in the loss of more than 1,700 lives, displaced around 9 million men, women, and children, and inundated almost one-third of productive agricultural land in Pakistan. These downstream challenges are compounded with institutional issues whereby the Government of Pakistan requires support for developing overarching frameworks to structure its flood response activities and technical expertise to set up and develop bankable projects, establish standardized mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation, and enhance strategic communications for public outreach.
UNDP has responded to the challenge by developing and launching a flagship Flood Recovery Programme (FRP) to support the Government of Pakistanโs flood recovery and rehabilitation efforts. The Programme has four key objectives dealing with the following thematic areas:
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Duties and Responsibilities
<The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for supporting the planning, management, and monitoring of all financial and contractual aspects of civil works projects. This includes assisting in the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, and tender documentation; conducting measurements and verification of completed works; reviewing contractorsโ payment claims; and ensuring adherence to contractual procedures. The Quantity Surveyor will also contribute to cost control by tracking civil works expenditures, preparing progress report, and flagging any variances against the approved milestones/contracts. In addition, the role involves close coordination with engineers, operations, procurement, third party civil works monitoring and supervision firm and contractors to ensure that project resources are effectively utilized, quality standards are maintained, and value for money is achieved. By performing these tasks, the Quantity Surveyor Associate plays a key role in safeguarding the financial integrity of projects and supporting their timely and cost-efficient completion and complying with UNDP rules and regulations. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting technical knowledge sharing and learning of team members, fostering a collaborative work environment, and maintaining effective communication with project stakeholders.
The duties and responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor will be as below:
ย ย ย 2. Assist in monitoring, documentation and quality assurance of civil works projects
Coordinate with relevant Flood Recovery Programme staff and collect and maintain photos/data of civil work sites at various levels of project implementation for verification of works. Assist and support the UNDP Flood Recovery Programme engineering team in planning and undertaking on and off-site technical inspections, documentation of potential changes / revisions to design plans, and potential variations to drawings and BOQs that are submitted to UNDP for review and approval by third-party construction and consultancy vendors/ service providers. Provide on -site supervision and conduct site inspection visits to UNDP Flood Recovery Programme infrastructure development sites where needed.ย ย ย 3. Support successful completion of procurement processes for civil works projects
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ย ย 4. Support knowledge building, knowledge sharing and capacity building relevant to the assigned project.
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ย ย Expected Outputs:
Accurate cost plans, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and cost estimates prepared and updated in line with project designs, scope changes, and market trends.Well-structured tender documents and bid evaluations completed, ensuring transparent, competitive, and cost-effective procurement processes. Properly administered contracts and payment certificates maintained, with variations and claims documented and reported. Verified site measurements and valuations conducted, with reliable records supporting interim and final accounts. Regular cost control and civil work monitoring reports produced, highlighting expenditures, variances, savings, and risks. Effective coordination and compliance documentation ensured, demonstrating adherence to organizational, contractual, and audit requirements.>
Competencies
<Core competencies:
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 improvementsย 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 flexibleย 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 discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Direction & Strategy
Business management
Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies. Monitoring & Evaluation: Ability to systematically monitor results of strategies, programmes, and activities with a view to make sure that they are being implemented effectively; Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback and reporting on the consistency or discrepancy between planned activities and programme management and results. Ability to make independent judgment of the management and results of strategies, programmes and activities based on set criteria and benchmark, keeping in mind the needs and concerns of client, current and upcoming. Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, concepts, methodologies, systems, processes, and tools. Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.Procurement
Contract management: Knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations. Supplier / relationship management: Knowledge of supplier management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical situations>
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
<Secondary Education (Higher Secondary Education โ 12th grade) is required. Or University degree (bachelorโs degree) in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.>Experience:
<A minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelorโs degree) of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or related field on infrastructure development projects with experience in international development organizations / INGOs or UN agencies is required. Proficiency in computer aided design software (such as AutoCAD) and MS Excel is required. Diploma Associate Engineer (DAE) in Civil Engineering Professional is desired. Previous experience of civil work project implementation in Balochistan, KP or Sindh is desired. Proven track record of sound knowledge of procurement and UN System rules and regulations is desired. Proven experience in reviewing and processing of IPCs of contractors is desired. Proven experience of performing QS function within large civil works projects is desired. Proven experience of reconciling physical quantities with IPCs and final BOQs is desired. Fluency in English and Urdu is required. Fluency in Pashto will be an added advantage>Equal 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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