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DISCLAIMER: The screening of your application will be conducted based on the
information in your profile. Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile
to ensure completeness, especially the education and experience sections.
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the
closing date of the announcement.
Details
Vacancy code
VA/2015/B5414/6634
Position title
Engineer Project Supervisor, Multiple positions
Department/office
LCO, AROH, Brazil
Duty station
Brasilia, Brazil
Contract type
Local ICA Support
Contract level
LICA-6
Duration
6 months with possibility of extension
Application period
28-Jan-2015 to 22-Feb-2015
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations,
governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a
sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory,
implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and
hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with
governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental
sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
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Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance
sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts,
always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work
opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a
network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (PM), the Engineer Supervisor (ES) will
provide construction supervision and field coordination,ensuring high quality and consistency of
work, for UNOPS Infrastructure projects in Brazil. The ES will promote a collaborative, clientfocused,quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.
The ES responsibilities and duties are:
Responsible for operational management of the Project
Participate in the initial project design, formulation, preparation and evaluation of TORs
SPWs, proposals and/ or BoQs
Supervise all construction works and ensure that the norms, regulations, and plans are
respected
Prepare and coordinate project meetings, undertake periodic progress reports as well as any
of the reports requested by the PM
Manage work plans for all activities of the project including works implemented through
external service providers, and shall report directly to the Programme Manager
Liaise with other project partners including external service providers for planning, training,
community awareness programmes and social mobilization as required and/ or established
by project document
Make contributions to manage health and safety plans for all sites under his/ her jurisdiction
Any other business as directed by the Programme Manager
Perform other related duties as required.
Education
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A first-level university degree in Civil Engineering or Arquitecture is required
Master Degree or equivalent in any engineering related field or specialization is an asset
Project Management in any engineering related field or specialization is an asset
Experience
At least 2 years of experience in the management of rehabilitation projects, building
construction or equivalent
Previous experience in projects construction in Brazil required
Languages
Spoken and written Portuguese are essential.
Knowledge of English and Spanish (fluent) is an asset.
Competencies
Ability to plan and organize the implementation of construction projects;
Strong analytical,problem solving and planning skills;
Professionalism,integrity and commitment to project demands;
Expertise in planning,management and mobilization of resources;
Good communication skills (including ability to negotiate);
Ability to coordinate,communicate and manage project works and meet tight schedules under
stressfull environment and varied cultural context;
Knowledge and capacity to manage project documentation to professional and accurate
standards;
Ability to work autonomously and in rural zones
Good team player attitude
Contract type, level and duration
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Contract type: Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: L-ICA 6 - Support
Contract duration: Six months with possibility of extension
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-ContractorAgreements-ICAs.aspx
Additional Considerations
National of Brazil and/ or valid working visa is required
Registered Engineer in Brazil
Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the
advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans
and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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