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Independent Third-Party Engineer in Kabul province with travelling across Afghanistan.

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Post Date :2024-08-22 Close Date :2024-08-22

Job location:	KABUL	Organization:	Moore Afghanistan
Nationality:	Afghan	Years of Experience:	5- 7 years of Experience
Category :	Independent Third-Party Engineer in Kabul province with travelling across Afghanistan.	Contract Duration:	3 Month
Employment Type:	Full Time	Gender:	Any
Salary:	3,500$	Education:	Bachelor
Vacancy Number:	0691	Number of Available Positions:	1

About Moore Afghanistan :

At Moore, our purpose is to help people thrive – our clients, our people and the communities they live and work in. We’re a global accounting and advisory family of over 30,000 people across more than 260 independent firms and 110 countries, connecting and collaborating to take care of your needs – local, national and international. When you work with Moore firms, you’ll work with people who care deeply about your success and who have the drive and dedication to deliver results for you and your business. You’ll have greater access to senior expertise than with many firms. We’ll be here for you whenever you need us – to help you see through the maze of information, to guide you in your decisions and to make sure you take advantage of every opportunity. To help you thrive in a changing world.

Job Summary :

Independent Third-Party Engineer in Kabul province with travelling across Afghanistan.

Job Requirements :

UNDP Global Mission Statement:

UNDP Afghanistan Mission Statement:

UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihoods, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting the Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power. Key priorities that govern or provide direction for the position's work to show the link between the Unit priorities and position priorities/expected outcomes of an incumbent. The General Services Unit within the Operational pillar of the CO is responsible for the efficient, transparent, and cost-effective delivery of Administrative, Premises, Asset Management, and Logistics services in support of the Programme and CO operations which also includes support to other UN Agencies.

Background and Objective of the assignment:

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihood, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power.

The ABADEI Strategy is a tailored area-based integrated programming approach to support basic human needs, complementing short-term humanitarian life-saving assistance with the safeguarding of livelihood and the strengthening of community resilience. It is centered around addressing worsening poverty and vulnerability, supporting community resilience and social cohesion, addressing climatic vulnerability, and enabling the rehabilitation of small-scale infrastructure vital for basic human needs. It supports the creation of immediate sources of income through vocational skills training, cash-for-work (CfW), cash- for -market (CfM), small businesses, and livelihood opportunities with a particular focus on agri-business and regenerative agriculture infrastructure and services (critical for food security) that are under threat. It is sensitive to the chronic and newly emerging vulnerabilities of Afghan women and girls and aims at providing them assistance in a manner that does not exacerbate their susceptibility to violence and deprivation of opportunities and rights.

The independent Engineer will work in close coordination with the ABADEI project Manager and Social and Environmental Safeguard (SES) specialist and will be responsible for providing technical support to the infrastructure component. S/he works under the guidance and supervision of the ABADEI project manager and in close collaboration with SES specialist and other team members, especially technical engineers. The incumbent will also work closely with partners, UN Agencies, technical advisors, and experts to help implement Project infrastructure activities in Kabul province.

The Infrastructure Engineer's responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of construction costs through assessing and verifying Bills of Quantities (BoQ), scope of work, requests for proposal, infrastructure checklists, feasibility studies, and signed deliverables. Additionally, conducting on-site inspections to monitor project progress and quality, as well as adherence to social environmental standards, is paramount. Collaborating with teams to design sustainable solutions aligned with ABADEI Output 1 and 3, preparing technical reports, managing project timelines, providing technical expertise on infrastructure design and construction methods, and fostering partnerships for inclusive infrastructure development with local communities and stakeholders are also key aspects of the role.

Output 1: Essential services improved in the area of infrastructure, agriculture, health, education and energy.

Output 3: Local communities' resilience capacity enhanced to better respond and adapt to the natural disasters and climate induced risks.

Scope of work:

The Independent Engineer will undertake the following to ensure the success of the project:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess and verify Bills of Quantities (BoQ) to ensure accuracy in construction costs for infrastructure projects supported by UNDP.

2. Conduct on-site inspections to validate the progress and quality of civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and standards.

3. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to design and implement sustainable infrastructure solutions that align with UNDP's development goals.

4. Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation, including project profiles and progress updates, to support monitoring and evaluation efforts.

5. Manage project timelines for monitoring and site inspection of civil engineering activities, conduct inspection visits.

6. Provide technical expertise and guidance on infrastructure design, construction methods, and quality assurance to project partners and contractors.

7. Verifying Bills of Quantities (BoQ), scope of work, requests for proposal, infrastructure checklists, feasibility studies against activiteis carried out.

8. Foster partnerships with local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders to promote inclusive and participatory approaches to infrastructure development and maintenance.

9. Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential challenges that may arise during the construction phase.

10. Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.

11. Oversee the procurement process for construction materials and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality control.

Institutional arrangement: The Independent Engineer will work under the supervision of ABADEI project manager in coordination with SES specialist.

Payment: Monthly bases

Travel Cost and DSA: The salary is inclusive of travel cost and DSA.

Duration of the assignment: 3 months

Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan.

Experience and Skills:

1. 5 year of experience with Masters and 7 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture and design

2. At least seven years of proven experience in assessing construction projects and verifying Bills of Quantities and the construction process.

3. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

4. Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

5. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

6. Familiarity with project management standards and requirements.

7. Strong knowledge and understanding of sub-national institutional contexts in Afghanistan.

8. Previous work experience with UN agencies is an asset.

9. Previous experience working with vendors and construction projects.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in oral and written communication and analytical skills.

• Experience with computer usage and office software packages (e.g., MS Word, Excel).

• Effective team player, self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision while maintaining positive relationships.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency.

• Strong problem-solving abilities

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in written and spoken English and fluency in local languages, Pashto and Dari is required.

Submission Guideline :

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through jobs.af