{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The mission of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. In line with its mandate UNOPS acts as a central resource for the United Nations system in procurement and contracts management as well as in civil works and physical infrastructure development, including the related capacity development activities.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

The core functions of the Operational Hub are to:     

•   Liaise and develop engagements, and deliver services responding to partner needs.
•   Leverage advice and integrate delivery modalities of the three Delivery Practices and the Global Partner Service Office.
•   Maintain appropriate arrangements and capacity for direct transactional support for delivery of the sub regional portfolio.

UNOPS has significant experience in post conflict, post disaster and the field of reconstruction of conflict stricken Infrastructure systems.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Construction Specifications Specifier/Writer will give his/her technical expertise as required for coordinating, editing, and reviewing bidding and contract documents and technical specifications for clarity and grammar, and assisting with preparation and coordination of bidding requirements, and contract forms and conditions of the contract using FIDIC and owner-furnished documents. He or she is responsible for improving and enhancing the technical quality of the deliverables, through knowledge and information management, research and education, and by serving as a technical resource to members of the project team.  The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve but not be limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed Terms of Reference (TOR) including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Construction Specifications Specifier/Writer prior to commencement of each and every assignment.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Write, edit and coordinate technical specifications and related documents including master specifications.
•   Prepare outline specifications for design development phase; assemble project manuals for construction documents phase and prepare addenda during bidding phase
•   Communicating best practices, policies, and procedures to project teams.
•   Educating and mentoring staff on master specification documents, construction document technology, and editing methodology.
•   Liaising with manufacturers’ representatives as needed for research and project support.
•   Assisting staff in developing and maintain master specification documents.
•   Plans, schedules, organizes, and prepares construction specifications for the various phases / milestone deliverables of projects (including outline specifications when required).
•   Support preparation of procurement requirements when required. Receives owner’s documents for inclusion in project manual; coordinates specifications with owner’s requirements.
•   Reviews in-progress drawings and other project documents to ensure complete and coordinated technical specifications.
•   Participates in periodic Project Technical Reviews and Quality Control reviews of architectural, engineering, and construction projects.
•   Ensures staff receives and follow most current specification formatting conventions.
•   Assists project teams with material and product selections; suggests alternatives when appropriate.
•   Maintains and updates master guide specifications; prepares, maintains, and updates master sections developed specifically for certain market sectors or building types.
•   Master specifications updates will address UNOPS ongoing commitment to sustainable design.
•   Maintains awareness of evolving building technology, codes, and systems.
•   Researches new products and materials, and construction processes.
•   Maintains awareness of industry reference standards and sources / locations.
•   Maintains awareness of sustainable design ratings systems, and sustainable products and materials and incorporates sustainable materials and products in specifications whenever possible.
•   Maintains and promotes in-house specifications procedures and process.
•   Assists teams in preparation of addenda and in review of requests for substitution.
•   Assists teams in their review of submittals and requests for information as it relates to specified materials, products or systems.
•   Carrying out any relevant administrative and operational efforts as requested by the Senior Infrastructure Advisor.
•   Actively engage in knowledge sharing and also improve one’s professional skills.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, or related field. Applicant with Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, or related field with 9 years of relevant working experience may also be considered
•   A combination of a Technical Diploma with an additional 11 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Experience

•   7 years of experience writing technical specifications for the architectural, engineering or construction industry and with a demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment.
•   Thorough knowledge of building materials and codes, construction techniques and relative costs, and building material characteristics, performance, and compatibility.
•   A thorough knowledge of the AIA Master Specs, EJCDC, FIDIC, CSI Manual of Practice, British standards or Euro Norm
•   Construction Document Technologist (CDT) or Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification is preferred
•   Computer literacy in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Language

•   Fluency in written and oral English is required

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The mission of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. In line with its mandate UNOPS acts as a central resource for the United Nations system in procurement and contracts management as well as in civil works and physical infrastructure development, including the related capacity development activities.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

The core functions of the Operational Hub are to:

•   Liaise and develop engagements, and deliver services responding to partner needs.
•   Leverage advice and integrate delivery modalities of the three Delivery Practices and the Global Partner Service Office.
•   Maintain appropriate arrangements and capacity for direct transactional support for delivery of the sub regional portfolio.

UNOPS has significant experience in post conflict, post disaster and the field of reconstruction of conflict stricken Infrastructure systems.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Mechanical Design Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision  and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Conduct assessment of utility facilities, prodcue report and corresponding estimate
•   Supervise and coordinate the works and submissions of the electrical and mechanical engineers within GHOH or consulted externally.
•   Design and review mechincal istallation and services in buildings; Ventilations, fire safety, ducting systems, Water and waste management mechanical systems
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required and as UNDSS permits.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Mechanical Design Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Mechanical Design Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is to be carried out on time as per the agreed task.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

•   Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing as stipulated.
•   Work closely with other Architects, Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out design of services for projects according to the Client’s Design requirement and as per international standards and codes of practices.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out site inspections and assessments as required and prepare reports only when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with international clients and address requirements.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines; Architectural and Structural Design Engineers and QS.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify Building Services design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.
•   Ability to use drawings software such as Autodesk –AutoCAD and Revit

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant OH&S procedures are adhered to.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Applicant with Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or related field with 9 years of relevant working experience may also be considered.
•   A combination of a Technical Diploma with an additional 11 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Experience

•   7 years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
•   Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
•   Membership to in a recognized engineering body/ institution and a valid practicing license is desirable.

Language

•   Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The mission of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. In line with its mandate UNOPS acts as a central resource for the United Nations system in procurement and contracts management as well as in civil works and physical infrastructure development, including the related capacity development activities.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

The core functions of the Operational Hub are to:       

•   Liaise and develop engagements, and deliver services responding to partner needs.
•   Leverage advice and integrate delivery modalities of the three Delivery Practices and the Global Partner Service Office.
•   Maintain appropriate arrangements and capacity for direct transactional support for delivery of the sub regional portfolio.

UNOPS has significant experience in post conflict, post disaster and the field of reconstruction of conflict stricken Infrastructure systems.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Structural Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   Perform and Coordinate the structural design works and submissions.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Structural Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Structural Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is to be carried out on time as per the agreed task.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
•   Work closely with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out structural design of services according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
•   Strong ability in producing and reviewing structural bill of quantities.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out structural site inspections and assessments as required report as required.
•   Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines – Architectural and Design Engineers and Quantity Surveyors.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify structural design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s degree in Structural Engineering/Building Engineering or related field. Applicant with Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering/Building Engineering or related field with 9 years of relevant working experience may also be considered.
•   A combination of a Technical Diploma with an additional 11 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Experience

•   7 years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment in the field of Structural Engineering for vertical structures (buildings).
•   Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
•   Demonstrated computer ability in using MS Office Suite and structural analysis and engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MathCAD, PLS-CDD, StaadPro, etc. is desirable

Language

•   Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Highway Design Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   Perform and Coordinate designs and submissions.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Highway Design Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Highway Design Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Provide design services for highways.
•   Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications, and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
•   Work closely with Project Managers, Highway Design Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out design services according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
•   Strong ability in producing and reviewing highway design drawings and specifications.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out site inspections and assessments as required, report as required.
•   Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other Highway Design Engineering disciplines.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

•   Professionalism
•   Respect for Diversity
•   Creativity and innovation
•   Commitment to continuous Learning
•   Organizing and quality
•   Results orientation
•   Communications skills
•   Teamwork skills
•   Client focus

Functional Competencies

•   Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.
•   Good team player attitude.
•   Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Transportation Engineering or Highway Engineering.
•   Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant working experience may also be considered. Applicants with Technical/Professional Diploma Certification with 11 years may well be considered.

Experience

•   7 years of years of relevant working experience of both labour based and equipment based rural road contracting.
•   Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
•   Technical proficiency in using MS Office Suite, AutoCAD and in at least one highway design software.
•   Membership in a recognized engineering body / institution is desirable.

Language

•   Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Materials/Pavement Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   Perform and Coordinate designs and submissions.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Establishment of appropriate material testing procedures.
•   Assisting in developing a pavement maintenance management system.
•   Ensure staffs are trained in the monitoring of materials standards for works contracts and the management of material testing inputs.
•   Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications, and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
•   Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out design services according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
•   Strong ability in producing and reviewing highway design drawings and specifications.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out site inspections and assessments as required, report as required.
•   Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other engineering disciplines.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

•   Professionalism
•   Respect for Diversity
•   Creativity and innovation
•   Commitment to continuous Learning
•   Organizing and quality
•   Results orientation
•   Communications skills
•   Teamwork skills
•   Client focus

Functional Competencies

•   Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.
•   Good team player attitude.
•   Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of additional relevant professional experience in civil engineering or related field may be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree. Applicants with Technical/Professional Diploma Certification with 11 years may well be considered.

Experience

•   7 years of years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment in design, construction, quality control, and maintenance of highways.
•   General professional experience in road pavement design, construction and testing linked to the development of a road asset management/maintenance system.
•   Extensive  working  knowledge  of  low  cost  pavement  and gravel  road  design procedures and laboratory testing.
•   Fully conversant with and have experience of pavement monitoring procedures, including equipment calibration, evaluation and interpretation of results.
•   Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies and technical proficiency in using MS Office Suite will be well regarded.
•   Membership in a recognized engineering body / institution is desirable.

Language

•   Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Structural Engineer/Bridge Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   Perform and Coordinate the structural design works and submissions.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Structural Engineer/Bridge Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Structural Engineer/Bridge Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is to be carried out on time as per the agreed task.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Familiar with modern methods of design and construction of bridges and culverts involving RCC/steel structures, international design standards and technical specifications, quality control/assurance procedures for construction of different component of bridges.
•   Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
•   Work closely with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out structural design of services according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
•   Strong ability in producing and reviewing structural bill of quantities.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out structural site inspections and assessments as required report as required.
•   Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines – Architectural and Design Engineers and Quantity Surveyors.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify structural design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

•   Professionalism
•   Respect for Diversity
•   Creativity and innovation
•   Commitment to continuous Learning
•   Organizing and quality
•   Results orientation
•   Communications skills
•   Teamwork skills
•   Client focus

Functional Competencies

•   Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.
•   Good team player attitude.
•   Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s Degree in Structural Engineer/Bridge Engineer   or related field.
•   Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of additional relevant professional experience in structural engineering or related field may be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree.
•   Applicants with Technical/Professional Diploma Certification with 11 years may well be considered.

Experience

•   7 years of years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment in design,in Structural Engineering of transportation structures, i.e., bridges, culverts.
•   Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies and demonstrated computer ability in using MS Office Suite and structural analysis and engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MathCAD, PLS-CDD, StaadPro, etc.will be well regarded.
•   Membership to Professional Engineer’s list from a recognized engineering body / institution is desirable.

Language

•   Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Transport/Traffic Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   Perform and Coordinate designs and submissions.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Transport/Traffic Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Transport/Traffic Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is to be carried out on time as per the agreed task.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Provide analysis and design of transportation-related facilities.
•   Prepare briefs and reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Preparation of comprehensive documentation, specifications, and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
•   Work closely with Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out services according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
•   Strong ability in producing and reviewing highway design drawings and specifications.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out site inspections and assessments as required, report as required.
•   Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other engineering disciplines.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

•   Professionalism
•   Respect for Diversity
•   Creativity and innovation
•   Commitment to continuous Learning
•   Organizing and quality
•   Results orientation
•   Communications skills
•   Teamwork skills
•   Client focus

Functional Competencies

•   Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.
•   Good team player attitude.
•   Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•   Excellent written and spoken English.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Transportation/Traffic Engineering.
•   Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of additional relevant professional experience in civil engineering (transportation, planning, or traffic) or related field may be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree.
•   Applicants with Technical/Professional Diploma Certification with 11 years may well be considered.

Experience

•   7 years of years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment.Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
•   Technical proficiency in using MS Office Suite, AutoCAD and in the use of HDM-4 software, RED or similar for transportation/traffic analysis.
•   Membership in a recognized engineering body / institution is desirable.

Language

•   Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

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Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{UNOPS,Accra,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 9 years,22 Aug-2016};

Background Information – Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.  By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners’ sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Water Resources/Drainage Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.

Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

•   Collate feedback and prepare consultation/assessment reports.
•   Perform and Coordinate designs and submissions.
•   The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.

An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Water Resources/Drainage Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Water Resources/Drainage Engineer shall give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is to be carried out on time as per the agreed task.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

•   Provide design for water resources aspects of highway design, site, and facility projects.
•   Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
•   Work closely with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
•   Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
•   Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
•   Carry out design services according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
•   Strong ability in producing and reviewing bill of quantities.
•   Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
•   Carry out site inspections and assessments as required report as required.
•   Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
•   Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
•   Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
•   Coordinate the works and submissions with all other engineering disciplines.
•   Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
•   Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
•   Review and certify design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
•   Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

Final Product

Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

•   Professionalism
•   Respect for Diversity
•   Creativity and innovation
•   Commitment to continuous Learning
•   Organizing and quality
•   Results orientation
•   Communications skills
•   Teamwork skills
•   Client focus

Functional Competencies

•   Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.
•   Good team player attitude.
•   Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
•   Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
•   Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
•   Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of additional relevant professional experience in ydraulic/hydrological studies, roadway drainage design or related field may be considered.
•   Applicants with Technical/Professional Diploma Certification with 11 years may well be considered.
•   Membership in a recognized engineering body / institution is desirable.

Experience

•   7 years of years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment. Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
•   Experience in storm drainage, storm drain systems, culverts, open channel flow, dams, streams, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control and the establishment of plan and profile alignments, development of drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations, and the review of drawings during construction.
•   Technical proficiency in using MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.

Language

•   Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidate should check below to apply.

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Closing Date: 22 August, 2016

{CARE International,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,Master’s Degree, 5 years,10 Aug-2016};

CARE works in 87 countries around the world to support over 900 poverty-fighting development and emergency projects.

Our Mission
To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world

Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.

Job Description

CARE International in Ghana is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Food and Nutrition Security Programme Manager.

Job Summary

The Food and Nutrition Security Programme Manager (FNSPM) is responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction, management, implementation and development of the FNS Program in accordance with the CARE Ghana Country Program strategy, The FNS Program Manager is ultimately accountable for the program quality and impact of the program through the quality supervision, coaching and backstopping of project managers. It is the responsibility of the Program Manager to ensure coordination and synergy between other CARE Ghana programs and identify opportunities for partnerships and alliances. The FNS Program Manager is a member of the Strategic Leadership team. He or she will spearhead the development of new initiatives,, partnerships with public and private sector players with the view to increasing and strengthening the food and Nutrition Security Portfolio of CARE Ghana.  This should be in line with CARE International 2020 Program strategy that seeks to ensure that 50 Million people particularly women and the most vulnerable are food secure and climate resilient.

Key Responsibilities

•   Design & develop the FNS program, strategies and plans, ensuring they are in line with the overall Country Program Strategy, CARE’s mission and vision, as well as CARE Internationals Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Resilience strategy.
•   Design and implement project approaches and methodologies aiming towards community empowerment, NGO capacity building, Civil Society Strengthening, working in partnerships, policy analysis and advocacy.
•   Design Food and Nutrition Security programs with an emphasis on market and value chain systems analysis.
•   Ensure that CARE Ghana’s Food and Nutrition Security programs are designed to be Nutrition Specific and or Nutrition Sensitive.
•   Given CAREs focus and emphasis on empowerment of women, ensure that food and Nutrition interventions and programs are designed with the focus on women’s and girls at the center of all interventions.
•   Ensure that CARE Ghana’s FNS program focuses on ensuring that program beneficiaries adopt climate resilience strategies to ensure long term sustainability of interventions.
•   Ensure that program strategies are aligned with CARE Internationals program strategy with particular emphasis on ensuring that interventions provide for climate resilience and adaptation of beneficiaries.
•   Oversee FNS program monitoring and evaluation system. Ensure Monitoring  and learning is incorporated into evolving program plans
•   Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review financial performance against budget and explain variances on a regular basis.
•   Supervise Project Managers   and the FNS team and adhere to the CARE performance Management System
•   Make regular field visits to provide support in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation
•   Ensure the FNS program is informed about developments Food and Nutrition and Security issues in Ghana, Africa and beyond
•   Develop guidelines, technical briefs, innovation briefs that aim to show CAREs approach and successes in the Food and Nutrition space in Ghana
•   Participate and build relationships with private and public sector entities with the aim of positioning CARE as a leader in Food and Nutrition Security Interventions in Ghana. Participate in Food and Nutrition working groups in Country, including the MOFA sectoral committees.
•   Develop and coordinate relationships with other players in the FNS space including research Institutions, Civil Society networks and other entities with the aim of continuously positioning CARE as a leader in the area of Food and Nutrition Security Development.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum qualification of Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (rural/social development/agriculture/ Nutrition with an understanding and experience in the markets and value chain development
•   At least Five years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of two years practical programme management experience, including financial management.
•   Experience in managing large agricultural, Food and Nutrition Security programs
•   Experience working with donor funded programs/ donors such as USAID, DFID, private foundations etc
•   Knowledge of private sector development/ issues, Women’s economic empowerment and knowledge of the role of women in Food and Nutrition Security.
•   Strong experience and knowledge of agriculture and food and nutrition security sector and policies, strategic design, civil society organizations activities, networking, and rights based approaches to development
•   Proven experience and understanding of food and nutrition security issues linked to poverty reduction
•   Experience of working with partners is key to this position
•   Resilience and Climate change knowledge would be an added advantage
•   Strategic and conceptual thinking ability, decision making and political acumen
•   Proven and demonstrable facilitation skills, negotiation skills and networking skills including facilitating change, innovation and initiating action
•   Commitment to and understanding of a process and livelihood approach to development
•   Excellent professionalism, relationship building and communication skills
•   Ability to build commitment of others, developing teams and operational decision making
•   Adherence to CARE’s core values and competencies (RICED)
•   Good spoken English and excellent English writing skills
•   Computer skills that must include Microsoft Office and Excel
•   Ability to drive and possession of a driving license with clean record

Location: Tamale

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs to the HR Officer, CARE International in Ghana or electronically to:-

hr.ghana@co.care.org

PLEASE INDICATE CLEARLY IN THE SUBJECT LINE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.

Closing Date: 10 August, 2016

OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH; WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES, PARTICULARLY WOMEN, TO APPLY