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Job categories Engineering, Project Management

Vacancy code VA/2024/B5521/28757

Department/office AR, EAPMCO, Pacific Operations Cluster

Duty station Tarawa, Kiribati

Contract type Local ICA Specialist

Contract level LICA Specialist-9

Duration 24 months with a possibility of extension

Application period 23-Aug-2024 to 06-Sep-2024

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected:

1. Technical Support

Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of the project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery according to the scope budget, and time
Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of bid documents to contract firms responsible for providing technical services (technical studies, design services, and works) as required
Support the evaluation and selection of firms
Supervise technical studies and investigations at the sites
Assist the Project Manager in managing the rapid assessments at the sites
Assist the Project Manager in managing the design and the review process by working very closely with design services consultant and reviewers
Monitor construction activities and implementation of nature-based solutions
Work with firms and contractors on ensuring HSSE protocols and measures are implemented and standards are met
Supervise the quality of the construction materials and collected attest documentation
Provide technical support during project closure and defects notification period

2. Coordination Support

Act as the communication bridge between technical teams and local communities/stakeholders
Support the PM in the management of communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, and exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products
Participate and represent UNOPS in technical working groups
Provide continuity and leadership coverage for the project manager when necessary

3. Knowledge Management

Assist in technical mentorship, the project goal of transfer of knowledge to local engineers
Contribute to the consolidation, dissemination, and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge-building
Conducting on-site training for the contractor’s technical staff to improve the technical knowledge of the engineers

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in relevant fields is required preferably in coastal engineering, civil engineering, or other related fields.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in Engineering, Project/Programme Management, or other related fields with an advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) is required.
Experience working in engineering project teams and working in a multi-project environment is desirable
Experience working on coastal protection projects in Kiribati or the Pacific Islands is highly desirable
Experience in FIDIC contracts management is highly valued
Experience in the implementation of nature-based solutions for coastal protection is an added advantage

Certification:

Professional license and or registration with a recognized professional body or institution is an asset
Project management certification (for example PRINCE2® Foundation) would be an asset

Language Requirements:

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