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UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

 

 Title of Position:                  Associate Civil Engineering Officer

Position Number:                10012894

Category & Level:                National Professional Officer, NOB

Location:                               Supply Management Logistics Service

                                               Division of Emergency, Security and Supply

                                               Global Service Centre, Budapest

Effective date:                      ASAP

Duration:                              initially for a period of a year

Closing Date:                       17 April 2017

 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Associate Civil Engineering Officer is part of the Land and Buildings Unit in the Supply Management and Logistics Service (SMLS), Division of Emergency, Security and Supply. The incumbent is supervised by the Senior Land & Buildings Officer, P4 who defines the work objectives and provides guidance and coaching. The incumbent may supervise staff in the general service category.

The incumbent will assist in the management of activities pertaining to the acquisition and management of administrative (office) premises in all UNHCR operations. She/he is responsible to maintain up to date data in premises database by means of collecting, recording and analysing data. The incumbent will assist in the provision of technical and specialized guidance and support to the implementation of civil engineering activities of UNHCR operations in accordance with the prevailing rules and regulations. Furthermore, the incumbent contributes with technical inputs to the development, updating and dissemination of technical guidance documents.

Finally, the incumbent is responsible to maintain hard and soft copy of project and technical documentation and will have contacts with UNHCR staff, technical counterparts in other UN agencies, commercial service providers, etc. on relevant subject matters in close coordination with the direct supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability

  • UNHCR operations have unimpeded access at all times to quality engineering expertise and project management support services.
  • UNHCR is able to adequately implement and account for investments made in respect of acquisition and management of properties including office premises, staff accommodation, etc.
  • UNHCR has up to date property management records.

Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of plans and specifications for office premises, staff accommodation and any land and buildings projects according to operational needs.
  • Provide civil engineering advice and technical support for management of office buildings including support for tendering processes as well as development of service contracts.
  • Conduct regular periodic physical verification of UNHCR land and buildings (office premises) and their status.
  • In cooperation with relevant technical units and departments formulate proposals for disposal of premises and/or support identification, selection and alteration of new buildings/ premises.
  • Assist in the selection of engineering / construction consultants and contractors.
  • Support finding civil engineering solutions to buildings/ office premises construction projects and provide feedback to Engineering Service Requests (ESR) from UNHCR operations.
  • Ensure timely delivery of civil engineering projects, according to "best practices" and prevailing UNHCR rules and regulations.
  • Guide and support maintenance of premises database and other records on civil engineering activities.
  • Analyse relevant data and draft status reports and updates.
  • Review quotation requests and/or tenders in respect of administrative premises and assist in the evaluation of offers and proposals.
  • Assist with provision of technical clearance for awarding contracts in relation to administrative premises.
  • Monitor and support the implementation of office premises projects.
  • Analyse and report on the quality of services delivered by contractors in relation to premises projects with reference to contractual quality standards.
  • Any other responsibility in relation to the function.

Authorities

  • Support identification and selection of vendors for designing construction, renovation and leasing of premises.
  • Develop delivery schedules for the acquisition of premises (purchase and/or lease) in timely and cost-effective manner.
  • In consultations with the supervisor and other technical departments, provide civil engineering advice and support to UNHCR operations implementing construction projects for office premises.
  • Collect and analyse data relating to civil engineering projects in close cooperation with UNHCR offices and technical units at HQs.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  • University Degree in Civil Engineering and/ or Architecture with minimum 4 years of previous relevant   professional job experience with special reference to supervision of construction projects and construction contract management.
  • Advanced computer knowledge of MS Office applications.
  • Excellent knowledge of written and oral English language.
    • Managing Performance.
    • Judgement and Decision Making.
    • Managing Resources.
    • Innovation and Creativity.
    • Technological Awareness.
    • Policy Development and Research.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Second level degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture or related disciplines.
  • Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD (2/3D).
  • Advanced construction project management knowledge or Prince 2.
  • Knowledge of FIDIC contractual modality.
  • UN/UNHCR procurement training / experience.
  • Knowledge and working experience of ERP applications.
    • Working knowledge of French would be an asset.

Eligibility

Candidates must be primarily Hungarian nationals.

Submission of applications

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your Personal History Form (P11), its supplementary pages (if applicable), copy of degree, motivation letter and CV by e-mail with “LAST name – Associate Civil Engineering Officer (10012894) position” in the subject line to: HQBSCAPC@unhcr.org by 17 April 2017.  

Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a test and a competency based interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org