Overview
The Construction Specialist is responsible for the coordination of construction activities under the Education Programme, including planning, procurement support, and site monitoring of construction works.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the annual work plan for construction activities.
- Coordinate Construction unit human and financial resources.
- Supervise and coach unit staff.
- Provide technical leadership in designing eco-friendly, energy-efficient school buildings and associated facilities.
- Provide technical backstopping and support in construction project management to Programme/Operations sections and Government counterparts.
- Assist Programme/Operations sections in construction project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference.
- Develop and produce innovative cost-effective construction designs using local construction materials.
- Ensure construction adheres to green building standards.
- Prepare the scope of construction works.
- Apply UNICEF norms and standards to construction projects.
- Check technical documents related to construction.
- Follow up with designing firms and government entities for obtaining permits.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments.
- Provide technical support to Supply section with preparation of LPA requests and CRC submissions.
- Conduct surveys to identify potential construction companies and engineering firms.
- Prepare terms of reference for establishing local Long-Term Arrangements for engineering services.
- Prepare tender documents in relation to construction works and engineering services.
- Support Supply section in organizing bidders' conference and site visits.
- Conduct the evaluation of technical proposals received and prepare the evaluation report.
- Provide support to Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals.
- Conduct the kick-off meeting of construction works.
- Provide close monitoring on construction activities by undertaking regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings.
- Use effective monitoring and supervision tools.
- Certify payments/variations and compile supporting documents.
- Provide support to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract management.
- Participate in the partial, substantial, and final reception of works.
- Prepare Contract Performance Evaluation.
- Provide support to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract close-out.
- Prepare the final completion report and lessons learned.
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in the field of education infrastructures with either the UN and/or NGO.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in civil engineering, construction engineering/architecture.
