JOB at UNDP – Civil Engineer PPRD SW – NPSA8- BUEA

Buea, Cameroon
Job Identification: 14308
Locations: Buea, Cameroon
Apply Before: 08/11/2023, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Agency: UNDP
Grade
NPSA-8
Vacancy Type
National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area
Management
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration

1 Year
Education & Work Experience
Master’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience
Other Criteria
Bachelor’s Degree – 2 year(s) experience
Required Languages
​​English
Desired Languages
​​French
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
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Job Description
Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values ​​and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore undergo, rigorous reference and background checks.

<The crisis that affected the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon has damaged public infrastructures, broken social cohesion and slowed down economic development. With the aim to resolve the crisis, the President of the Republic called for a Major National Dialogue, that brought together more than 600 participants from all 10 regions of the country. Three quarters of participants in the Dialogue came from the NWSW regions. The Head of State instructed the Prime Minister, Head of Government to preside over the Major National Dialogue. Among other recommendations, the Major National Dialogue recommended the reconstruction of North-West and South-West regions.
The Government of Cameroon and UNDP collaborated in the formulation of the Presidential Plan for Reconstruction and Development (PPRD) of the North-West and South-West regions. The PPRD is a component of the National Development Plan 2020-2030 (post Growth and Employment Strategy Paper 2010-2020), aiming at reducing the effects of the socio-political and security crisis for the affected communities in the NW/SW regions. The PPRD feeds into the government efforts to resolve the current crisis. This initiative is complementary to other key reforms such as the establishment of a Special Status for the NW/SW regions.

Faced with complex development challenges, the Government intends to emphasize on governance, economic recovery and crisis prevention in order to consolidate the peace process. Through the PPRD, the government aims at reinforcing the resilience and development of the populations in the affected regions of North-West and South-West. The Government plans to restore social cohesion, provide livelihood opportunities and increase access to basic services for communities in the NW/SW regions. Finally, through the PPRD, the Government ambitions to bring about short and medium terms transformational changes.

The United Nations Development Program is the implementing partner and fund manager of the PPRD. The program is implemented through a dedicated accelerated execution modality. UNDP is building on its extensive experience to implement similar Recovery and Reconstruction large programs. The PPRD is consolidating peace in the NW/SW regions, by building capacity at national and local levels to address the underlying structural causes of vulnerability, marginalization and insecurity. To this end, the PPRD is articulated around 3 key pillars: Social Cohesion, Rehabilitation of Infrastructures for basic services and local Economic Revitalization.>

Duties and Responsibilities

<Under the overall guidance of the Program Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator for the SWR, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for identifying and carrying out feasibility studies of infrastructures for basic services, designing plans and bill of quantities, supervising infrastructure projects implementation and reporting.
He or she will be responsible for ensuring the following results:

Plans and estimates of construction/rehabilitation projects are carried out in each area of ​​intervention;
Tender documents are developed, published and service providers are selected in accordance with UNDP criteria and standards;
Construction and other related issue works implemented by service providers are carried out within the time limits in accordance with the specifications established in the service contracts;
In order to achieve his or her results, he or she will be specifically responsible for the following tasks:

Conducting field surveys in all areas covered by the PPRD programme;
Drafting tender documents and participating in the selection process of service providers in collaboration with procurement staff;
Sensitizing the service providers to the use of local labor in collaboration with the regional Coordinator;
Ensuring the monitoring and control of construction works;
If necessary, providing technical advice to the service providers for the proper implementation of the construction sites;
Ensuring compliance with the technical specifications as established in the contracts;
Monitor the partial acceptance of the work in accordance with the intalment payments provided for;
Keep the Regional Coordinator and the Program Coordinator informed of the progress of the work;
Draw up reports on the progress of the work before installation payments are made;
Follow the deadlines set out in the timetables;
Contribute to the development of Annual Working Plan;
Contribute to the development of Monitoring and evaluation reports of the PPRD
Contribute to the design and implementation of the activities included in the work plan approved by the Government, and ensure that the established deadlines are met;
Organize and supervise the work of Senior technicians;
Carry out any other task entrusted to him/her by the hierarchy channel in the context of achieving the results of the PPRD programme.

4. Institutional Arrangement

The Direct Supervisor of the Civil Engineer is the Regional Coordinator for the South-West Region.>

Competencies
Expected Demonstration of Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:

LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplify processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously

LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility

LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner

LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion

LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies.

Thematic Area Name Definition
Ethics UN policy knowledge – ethics Ethics UN policy knowledge – ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management Customer Satisfaction/Client Management Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfill and understand the real customers’ needs. A Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Evaluation Evaluation Ability to make an independent judgment based on set criteria and benchmarks – Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.
Effectiveness Effectiveness Quality assurance of corporate data

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
<A minimum of Bachelor degree in civil design/engineering or any other field deemed equivalent>
Experience:
 Practical experience of at least two (02) years in the conduct of works, civil engineering design, study and execution of construction/rehabilitation projects, monitoring and execution of works, dimensioning and execution of major works, etc.;
 Have participated in at least two (02) of the studies: (design, calculation of structures, etc.)
 Ability to use computers and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
 Have a good capacity for synthesis and writing;
 Have proven experience in civil engineering activities in Cameroon and specifically in the NW/SW regions will be an asset;
 Have a good knowledge of UNDP and its interventions in the NW/SW regions will be an asset;
 Have carried out similar activities in the NW/SW regions (strong asset).
 Have a perfect knowledge of the English language (spoken and written) and a working knowledge of French;
Use of local languages ​​will be an asset (Pidgin, etc.)

Travel:

Official travel will be based on going to the Project Field Locations for control purposes and training events and workshops organized by the project.

Disclaimer

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore undergo, rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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