UNV Project Engineer Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs. UNV Zambia programme looking for “Project Engineer”. Applicants with a Bachelor degree or equivalent may apply on or before 20 September 2021.
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UNV Project Engineer Jobs 2021
The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 11 September 2021 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Engineer to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Volunteers (UNV) |
| Position | Project Engineer |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor degree or equivalent |
| Experience Required | A minimum of two years |
| Application Deadline | 20 September 2021 |
UNV Job Vacancy 2021
Description of task: Under the overall supervision of the Governance and Gender Advisor and the direct supervision of Gender Programme Coordinator, the Project Engineer will undertake the following tasks:
- Execute the project according to the project plan and supervise daily works;
- Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured;
- Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project;
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project;
- Review the quality of works completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.
- Establish and coordinate the formal and informal communication structure, processes, and procedures for the design development of the project;
- Prepare a detailed construction design and supportive documents based on an updated indicative construction programme;
- Manage, coordinate and integrate the construction design in a sequence to suit the project design and quality requirements in two sites – one after another;
- Conduct and record the appropriate planning, design, coordination, and management meetings, including facilitating inputs for the design on constructability;
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Building Science, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field. Professional Body Membership is an added advantage.
Experience:
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in construction management or related field;
- Experience in engineering design, management and reporting using results framework is desirable;
- Excellent oral and written skills;
- Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
- 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;
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Have affinity with or interest in UNDP, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Minimum age: 22 years old Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
- Language: English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNV Project Engineer Jobs 2021
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 20 September 2021
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unv.org |
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