Consultant – Assistant Infrastructure Design Engineer, Design Unit-HQ Gaza (Local)
BACKGROUND
The consultant will be responsible for supporting Infrastructure Design Engineer, Design Unit, HQ Gaza to form design duties (calculation, modeling, drafting, quantities take-off and BOQ/specification development) at Design Unit - UNRWA HQ (Gaza) according to UNRWA’s policy and procedures.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in and carries out design of sewerage, drainage, and water systems.
- Review plans, checks calculations and prepares progress and design reports.
- Assists in site supervision.
- Assists in and prepares cost estimates and tender documentation and reviews tenders.
- Assists in and prepares projects proposals.
- Assists in preparing standard design procedures.
- Assists in preparing technical specifications.
- Coordinates design and planning activities with municipalities and other governmental authorities.
- Keeps up-to-data for preparation of cost analysis.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A university degree from an accredited educational institution in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in design of use of computers in design. Experience with design using Bentley System especially WaterCAD software.
- New graduated engineers are encouraged to apply for the job but not earlier than 2016
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Strong reporting skills.
- Ability to use Outlook, Excel and Word application.
- Good knowledge of the application of computer in project management.
- Possess of a valid driving license.
COMPETENCIES
- Good communications skills;
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks;
- Team spirit and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Good Command of spoken and written English.
COMPETENCIES
- The duration of the consultancy is 6-11 months with the expected start date of January 2020;
- Remuneration for this consultancy will depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate;
- The incumbent will be based in Gaza.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org indicating the title of this consultancy “Assistant Infrastructure Design Engineer, Design Unit, HQ, Gaza” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 22 December 2019.
UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.