United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Engineer Job
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Mission and objectives
The United Nations Office at Nairobi, the UN headquarters in Africa, was established by the General Assembly in 1996. The office is headed by a Director-General, at the Under-Secretary-General level, serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Nairobi, and performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions, the host country, and other Governments, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, as well as other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the D-Chief FMTS the UN Volunteer will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Consult with and guide project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for the construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs
- Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs
- Plan and design other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation, hydraulics, etc.
- Assess strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel by testing materials and soil
- Set design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
- Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data
- Draft and present reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions
- Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects progress properly
- Collaborate with surveyors to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction
- Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met
- On completion of a project, inspect, repair, and maintain the structures as needed
- Contribute to the preparation of complete bidding packages, including Technical Specifications, Bill of Quantities, Technical Evaluation Criteria, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required experience
- 5 years of experience in civil engineering and construction is required, as well as experience in project implementation and supervision.
- Excellent use of AutoCAD (or Revit), Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and the internet are required.
- Familiarity with database management and office technology equipment is required.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision. – Ability to work with tight deadlines
Area(s) of expertise
Engineering and construction, Energy and environment, Facility management
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction, or similar
Competencies and values
Professionalism Teamwork Accountability Adaptability and flexibility Creativity Judgment and decision-making Planning and organizing
How To Apply
Closing Date: 23/11/2023
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