Technical Specialist (Construction) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Purpose of the Position
Under the guidance of the FTI Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the construction component of the Education FTI Project, within the education programme and the national Programme Sectoriel de l’Education (PSE).
Key Expected Results
1. You will assist in the review and evaluation of the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of the project in coordination and collaboration with government and other partners.
2. You will undertake field visits and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation. Identify problems and propose remedial action. Identify alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
3. You will lead the construction unit to plan, implement and monitor the assigned activities
4. You will meet with national and international agencies covering the management of the Project components. Participate in meetings with Ministries responsible for Project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Assist in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
5. You will coordinate activities and exchange information/ideas with other programmes, to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participate in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in any of the following: Architecture, Engineering , Project Management or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in construction and project management at international level.
• Knowledge on the construction industry, trends and most common risks
Methodology of programme/project management
• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
• UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
Fluency in English and French.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
Remarks
Re-advertisement. Candidates who had applied previously will be considered and need not re-apply.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-000310. Applications must be received by 18 March 2011.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Under the guidance of the FTI Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the construction component of the Education FTI Project, within the education programme and the national Programme Sectoriel de l’Education (PSE).
Key Expected Results
1. You will assist in the review and evaluation of the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of the project in coordination and collaboration with government and other partners.
2. You will undertake field visits and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation. Identify problems and propose remedial action. Identify alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
3. You will lead the construction unit to plan, implement and monitor the assigned activities
4. You will meet with national and international agencies covering the management of the Project components. Participate in meetings with Ministries responsible for Project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Assist in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
5. You will coordinate activities and exchange information/ideas with other programmes, to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participate in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in any of the following: Architecture, Engineering , Project Management or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in construction and project management at international level.
• Knowledge on the construction industry, trends and most common risks
Methodology of programme/project management
• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.
• UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
Fluency in English and French.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Contributes and tries out innovative approaches and insights.
Remarks
Re-advertisement. Candidates who had applied previously will be considered and need not re-apply.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to apply
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-000310. Applications must be received by 18 March 2011.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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