Post Date: Apr 23, 2024
Closing Date: Apr 30, 2024
Reference: 0651
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary Range: $3000 – $3500 monthly
Years of Experience: 5 – 7 years
Probation Period: 1 month
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Contract Duration: 3 month
Contract Extensible: No
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Gender: Any
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Job Summary
The Independent Engineer will work under the supervision of ABADEI project manager in coordination with SES specialist.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Independent Engineer will undertake the following to ensure the success of the project:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assess and verify Bills of Quantities (BoQ) to ensure accuracy in construction costs for infrastructure projects supported by UNDP.
2. Conduct on-site inspections to validate the progress and quality of civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and standards.
3. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to design and implement sustainable infrastructure solutions that align with UNDP’s development goals.
4. Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation, including project profiles and progress updates, to support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
5. Manage project timelines for monitoring and site inspection of civil engineering activities, conduct inspection visits.
6. Provide technical expertise and guidance on infrastructure design, construction methods, and quality assurance to project partners and contractors.
7. Verifying Bills of Quantities (BoQ), scope of work, requests for proposal, infrastructure checklists, feasibility studies against activiteis carried out.
8. Foster partnerships with local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders to promote inclusive and participatory approaches to infrastructure development and maintenance.
9. Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential challenges that may arise during the construction phase.
10. Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
11. Oversee the procurement process for construction materials and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality control.
Payment: Monthly bases
Travel Cost and DSA: The salary is inclusive of travel cost and DSA.
Duration of the assignment: 3 months
Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan.
Job Requirements
Experience and Skills:
1. 5 year of experience with Masters and 7 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture and design
2. At least seven years of proven experience in assessing construction projects and verifying Bills of Quantities and the construction process.
3. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
5. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
6. Familiarity with project management standards and requirements.
7. Strong knowledge and understanding of sub-national institutional contexts in Afghanistan.
8. Previous work experience with UN agencies is an asset.
9. Previous experience working with vendors and construction projects.
Competencies:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with computer usage and office software packages (e.g., MS Word, Excel).
• Effective team player, self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision while maintaining positive relationships.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency.
• Strong problem-solving abilities
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in written and spoken English and fluency in local languages, Pashto and Dari is required.
Submission Guideline
Qualified candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter through link below:
https://careers.ahg.af//Home/view_job/BSNoKfchnXPG09-oJYu2EqCHR9bC-eGSXxva1FqRnbk