Field Engineer

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Job ID/Title :Field Engineer
Application Deadline :     26-Jan-12
Duty Station :Jerusalem
Duration of Initial Contract :6 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 24 months

Background:
UNDP/PAPP is implementing a programme funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB – Al Aqsa Fund) for the rehabilitation of deteriorated homes in East Jerusalem including the Old City to offer moral and social support to families and individuals, and provide relief to a marginalized Palestinian community through spiritual support, educational opportunities, economic development programs, and advocacy. The project aims to promote sustainable livelihoods, economic recovery and self reliance in the City
Under the authority of the Head of Infrastructure & Engineering Unit; the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Engineer Analyst, the Field Engineer provides functional, technical and programme support for identifying and implementing the Project activities.  As will promotes a client-oriented approach in providing socio-economic surveys to identify target beneficiaries. The Field Engineer works in close collaboration with the technical staff of the national counterparts and other concerned bodies on all issues directly related to identifying further project activities.

Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
-Provision of Socio-Economic Surveys
-Provision of Technical Surveys
-Provision of Activities Implementation
-Provision of Programme Support
-Provision of assistance to the Project Manager and the Programme Engineer Analyst in all other matters as requested

1-Function : Provision of socio-economic Surveys as assigned focusing on achievement of the following results:
a-The Field Engineer will conduct field visits to potential houses in the city; collect required data to identify target beneficiaries to include both owners and tenants.
b-Liaise with the Technical Staff representing the national counterparts and other concerned bodies on all issues directly related to the project objectives.

2-Function: Provision of Technical Surveys as assigned focusing on achievement of the following:
a-The Field Engineer will conduct field visits to the identified houses to collect and report data on the needs for the rehabilitation/reconstruction activities.
b-Assist the beneficiaries in preparing the engineering designs, scope of works and provide reliable cost estimates
3-Function: Provision of Activities Implementation as assigned focusing on achievement of the following:
a-Assists in the preparation stage of individual activity implementation
b-Assists the Project Manager in identifying the scope of works and advice on the feasibility of execution.
c-Supervise construction works, liaise with project manager and prepare reports in English and Arabic
d-Undertake daily monitoring of assigned construction activities
e-Prepare written corrective and guiding instructions to the beneficiaries.
f-Maintain activities files for all site memos and instructions, measurements and measured quantities of works including all materials delivered to activity site.
g-Report and provide advice on challenging situations that may arise during the implementation of individual activity, as well seek cost effective solutions to counter the challenge via the project manager and programme engineer analyst.
h-Review, approve and certify the invidual activities prior the official handing over of the activity.
4-Function: Provision of Programme Support as assigned focusing on achievement of the following:
a-Prepare and submit to the project manager the daily, weekly and monthly supervision reports.
b-Advice on the value executed works that merit payment(s) to the beneficiaries.
c-Record capitalized execution stages of individual activities in a narrative form and supported with photos.
d-Assists project manager in preparing the individual agreements with beneficiaries.
e-Support the project manager to ensure accurate and timely reporting on the progress of the project with specific focus on the individual activities and funds utilized.
-Identify risks and challenges to the ongoing operations and provide technical inputs for the effective implementation of the project activities through developing work plans and setting priorities
5-Function: Provision of assistance to the Project Manager and the Programme Engineer Analyst in all other matters as requested focusing on achievement of the following:
a-Compile data in special software to establish beneficiaries illegibility
b-Safe guard all submitted official documentations from individual beneficiaries
c-Identify areas of cooperation and coordination with national counterparts and other concerned bodies
 
Impact of Results
Field supervision of the project activities will positively reflect on the quality, quantity and implementation of the project, based on a client-oriented and efficient approach which will reflect on the impact of project and UNDP. The key results have an impact on the success of project within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, on achieving the success of implementation of the project sub-components to reach all project goals and objectives.

 
Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Shares knowledge and experience
-In-depth knowledge of development issues
-Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDP
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills
-Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve problems
-Demonstrates excellent presentation skill
-Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource
-Excellent writing skills in both Arabic and English
-Excellent translation skills (writing and simultaneous) in both Arabic and English
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
-Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Learning Expectations:
-Function and operate in a multicultural setting
-Promote the achievements of UNDP Development work
-Partner and network for better results on development cooperation
 
Qualifications :
Education:
Minimum Diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Experience: 2 years

Language Requirements:
Fluency in both Arabic and English languages

UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly

Important message to all applicants!
-Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
-You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer-
Applications from men and women will be considered equally