United Nations Development Programme

Competencies

In this section list all core competencies as well as the most relevant technical/functional competencies the role will require along with the appropriate level.  A Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through the following link: https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx
 
Core 
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully

Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow 
Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others

People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction 
Level 4: Models independent thinking and action

Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform 
Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis

Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement 
Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services

Technical/Functional Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx
and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information

Professionalism
Ability to apply engineering skills and analyze engineering data of significant depth; manages and supervises implementation of multi-discipline construction projects, demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Planning & Organizing
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. 
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Result-based Management
Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results; works towards a standard of excellence; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results 
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Project and Contract Management
Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goal; knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations. 
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Knowledge of sustainable development concepts, principles and issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, covering the economic, social and environmental dimension.
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Risk Management
Ability to identify and prioritize risks and organize actions around mitigating them 
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise

Required Skills and Experience:

• BSc degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the building construction and rehabilitation
• Candidate should be registered at the Engineers Association
• Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNDP procedures is an asset.
• Fluency in Arabic and very good language skills in the English language
• Non-Smoking environment

Important applicant information

All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.

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