Position title: National Engineer (4 posts)
Project Title: Strengthening Early Recovery for Comprehensive & Sustainable Reintegration of IDPs (SERC)
Duty Station: Dili, Timor – Leste
Duration: 1 (one) Year, extendable
Expected Start date: October 2009
Type of Contract Service Contract
Level SB-4
Organizational Unit: UNDP, Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit
Entry Salary: US$ 15,744 Gross/Annum
Organizational Context:
In support of IDP return and within the framework of the Trust Building pillar of the National Recovery Strategy (NRS), the Ministry of Social Solidarity and UNDP are implementing the project “Strengthening Early Recovery for Comprehensive and Sustainable Reintegration of IDPs (SERC)”.
Within the infrastructure component, UNDP is recruiting four (4) National Engineers to work under the coordination of the International Engineer in community infrastructure projects.
Under the overall guidance of the CTA-Project Manager and the direct supervision of the International Lead Engineer and the National Deputy Project Manager, the National Engineer will support the identification, design, planning, and supervision of more than 30 community infrastructure projects (about 20 Sucos in Dili and 10 in other Districts).
The positions will be located at the Ministry of Social Solidarity and will also be assigned to conduct field works in Dili and other Districts. The National Engineers will report to MSS and UNDP Management through the International Engineer and CTA-Project Manager of SERC Community Infrastructure Project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre- and post project assessment surveys, including measuring sites, mapping infrastructure gaps (services and facilities) and assessing the required interventions (e.g. rehabilitation of roads and sewage systems, improving communal water access, rehabilitation of sport and other public facilities, construction qualities/building stabilities etc);
- Assist the Team in the preparation of project documents, including visual presentations for: (i) participatory planning workshops, (ii) project fact sheets, (iii) design and planning community infrastructure projects, and (iv) documentation required for obtaining legal documents (tenure certificates, building permits) from the concerned authorities.
- Work together in translating design concepts and drawings into working documents for:
(i) Tendering and contracting (Tender documents for design and build contracting, including plans, facade, volumetric perspective or axonometric views, Bill of Quantities with description of particulars and technical specifications ( building materials, quality and safety standards, special features, etc)
(ii) Construction works (Tender Documents for contracting only, including Bill of Quantities with plans, perspective/axonometric views and if required further 3-D visualizations, Detailed Engineering.
Design, interior and landscape design, with description of particulars and technical specifications (building materials, quality and safety standards, special features, etc) - Responsible for all matters related to project design, development and implementation, including conception and civil engineering works for construction of service utilities and community social facilities , planning the implementation of construction works -including coordination with Government departments for synergic and coordinated interventions-, land preparation related works, provision of equipments, supervision of contractors and quality control.
- Preparation of documents for mid-term evaluation and impact assessment, three monthly, annual and final reports.
- The National Engineer will play a key role in the design, planning and implementation all Community Infrastructure Projects developed and funded under the SERC Project, ensuring the quality of construction materials and construction works.
- Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisors.
The National Engineer is expected to deliver the following outputs:
- Preliminary design and planning, costing and design revisions, preparation of tender documents and Bill of Quantity/BoQ (general and specific with breakdown of materials required, including specification of the required elements/objects and materials);
- Detailed Engineering Design of all Community Infrastructure Projects developed and funded under the SERC Project, including of service-utilities (water and sanitation, road, electricity) and all aspects of building mechanical engineering and energy supply.
- Presentation and documentation of all architectural, spatial planning and civil engineering aspects of Community Infrastructure Projects developed and implemented under the SERC Project.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum University degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture or related field (e.g. Urban Planning).
- Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience.
- Experience in designing, planning and managing building and infrastructure projects, including dealing with services and utilities (road, water and sanitation, energy supply and electrical installation, air-condition, etc)
- Must be detail-oriented, resourceful, creative, and efficient.
- Ability to forge effective relations with colleagues, effectively multitask, and work in team in order to deliver the required outputs within short timeline.
- Knowledge of Information Technology/Information System (Geographic Information System, database management) and experience in using land-survey tools (GPS, etc) and developing visual presentations.
- Strong drawing and/or visualization skills.
- Good knowledge of static and all aspects of construction works, including building and infrastructure (road, water and sanitation, energy supply and electrical installation, air-condition, etc)
- Knowledge and experience in using Auto-CAD application software.
- Practical experience in designing, planning and managing the implementation of building and infrastructure projects.
- Experience in interacting with Government departments and dealing with Government projects, contractors and community-based projects in Timor Leste.
- Working knowledge of English, Portuguese or Indonesian is an asset.
Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11
Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste
Fax: +670 3313534
E-mail: personnel.tp@undp.org
The deadline for submitting applications is 30 September 2009.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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