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Introduction

UNDP Mozambique is supporting the Government of Mozambique as an Implementing Partner through the Ministry of Health (MoH). The Health Portfolio interventions align with the UNDP signature solution on poverty as it contributes to improving access to healthcare.

UNDP Mozambique through a Financing Agreement (FA) modality will continue to work with the MoH, the Principal Recipient (PR), along with Central Medical Stores (CMAM), National Health Institute (INS) and Department of Infrastructure and Hospital Equipment (DIEH).

UNDP Is Hiring A Civil Engineering Specialist 1 Year Contract 2024

This systemic and integrated approach is facilitating the current decentralization process of the health system promoted by the government which aims for better and timely delivery of medicines, treatments, and healthcare to people at the local level. A key strategy of the Project is implementation at decentralized levels to reach vulnerable populations and to decrease geographical inequalities — thereby contributing to the strategic objectives of the National Strategic Health Plan (PESS).

Scope of Work 

 Objectives of the assignment:

• Ensure quality development of the civil works Projects including Bill of Quantity, drawings, and bidding documents for the tender process. Support the evaluation process as a member of the technical panel. 
• Visit the construction and rehabilitation sites for feasibility assessment and/or progress monitoring – report accurately and prepare Executive Projects. 
• Report on progress and advise on risk management measures as an independent expert.

Duties and Responsibilities

 In coordination with UNDP and MoH teams, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for the following key functions.  

Conducts field visits to assess the feasibility or progress of infrastructure interventions. 

1. Conducts field visits to several potential locations requiring specific technical assistance and, based on performed assessment recommends the best solution for project implementation and contracts management, to mitigate any deviation and ensure timely delivery.
2. Prepares/reviews budget estimates based on the recommended solution for project implementation and contracts management. 
3. Prepares/reviews Terms of References for detailed design for reconstruction/ rehabilitation of structures where needed. 
4. Responsible to coordinate the works and oversight the construction and supervision companies of the rehabilitation work under his/her responsibility. 

Develops technical design documents for rehabilitation/construction interventions and provides technical inputs and quality assurance. 

1. Provides the oversight of the rehabilitation/construction work done by contractors, including the quality and quantity of the materials, construction techniques and works finishing. 
2. Certifies that repairs and rebuilding are done in accordance with national Building Codes, Public Building Guidelines principles to promote resilience. 
3. Reviews and refines technical documentation and specifications (existing and future layout, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with an estimation of costs, technical description, design, and specific drawings, provide technical support to procurement processes under the project). 
4. Ensures that technical documentation on rehabilitation/construction sites are maintained in accordance with relevant national laws and standards for building back better and contract for works. 

Functional/Technical competencies

Business Directions & Strategy 

• System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how alerting one element can impact on other part of the system. 

Business Development 

• Knowledge Generations: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.

Business Development

• Collective intelligence design: Ability to bring together a diverse group of people, data information or ideas and technology to design the services and solutions. 

Business Management

• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve the specific goals.

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Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or relevant related field is required.
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years (with master’s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in civil engineering in Mozambique is required. 

Required skills:

• Experience in the usage of computers and construction and architecture software packages and web-based management systems;
• Registration in Mozambique (MOPHRH) as engineer/architect;
• Proven flexibility to work in remote areas with difficult access conditions;
• Computer skills in the use of Office package.

Desired additional skills:

• Work experience as civil works contract manager successfully delivering at least 1 similar project; 
• Sound background of international organization infrastructure procurement procedures highly desirable; 
• Experience working in or directly with relevant Ministries of related field is an asset; 
• Having qualifications and experience with Water Supply and Sanitation sector is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.  

Professional Certificates:

• Having qualification in Administration is an asset considering that the job requires management of contractors.

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