Civil Engineer (Coastal Engineering)

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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

  2. Coordination Support

  3. Knowledge Management

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:

  • Fluency (full working knowledge) in written and oral English required.
  • Knowledge of another official UNOPS language is an asset

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