Job Description: 1902512

 Resident Engineer for Rehabilitation of laboratories at veterinary clinic

Closure Date: 23/Oct/2019, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRMOZ

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo

Duration: 04 months

Post Number: N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Organizational Setting

 The Resident Engineer shall supervise the execution of the contract signed between FAO and the selected contractor for the Rehabilitation of laboratories at veterinary clinic under project GCP/MOZ/126/USA. The assignment of the resident engineer will be to draft the executive project and ensure the contractor’s compliance with the project specifications and materials, building standards, budget control and timely implementation of the project. The Engineer will be the technical supervisor and advisor regarding the construction/ rehabilitation of the laboratories.

 Reporting Lines

 Reports to: Serafina Mangana, Project coordinator

Coordinates activities with IIAM focal point for rehabilitation work.

Technical Focus

The technical focus is to supervise and report on the rehabilitation of laboratories at IIAM facilities guaranteeing a quality construction work, on-time- delivery and on budget. The consultant will manage 30 person-days over the construction period to accompany and supervise the work.

Tasks and responsibilities

 Agree on the programme of building work with contractor and engineers to ensure that there is complete understanding of what is required;

Carry out tests of samples of materials and supplies and verify workmanship, as may be considered necessary at the cost of the contractor in order to ensure their compliance with the relevant specifications and standards;

Regularly inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with design specifications, required materials, construction standards and timeliness;

Maintain records of all excavations, foundations and other work that will be hidden by subsequent construction;

Verify the work performed, progress made and certify the invoices submitted by the contractor in accordance;

Evaluate and verify changes to the original project and if necessary consult and agree to their approval in coordination with the architect;

Monitor the quality of the work, its progress, and ensure proper execution and completion of the terms of the contract;

Monitor health and safety standards on project site and ensuring that they are adhered to by all construction personnel;

Maintain FAO informed at all times about the standard of constructions work carried out, recording and reporting any problems and significant delays faced by the project;

Organize site meetings regularly, at least every 07 days or more often as the situation requires, as well as preparing site diary and report on meetings and work progress fortnightly;

Provide monthly reports to FAO on progress made, including referenced digital photos and bringing to their attention any issues that need immediate attention;

Approve in writing extensions of the times for completion of the works except if they are caused by circumstances for which, in the opinion of the Resident Engineer, the contractor is responsible;

Explain, adjust and modify in case of ambiguities or discrepancies and in coordination with the Architect the specifications and the relevant drawings of the works, provided that this shall not result in any additional cost to the Organization;

Ensure and certify the conformity of the “as built” drawings with the original project drawings and specifications;

Determine the amount(s) of liquidated damages, if any, and deduct them from any of the contractor’s invoices due for payment;

Certify the completion of works and defects liability period;

Perform any other duties inherent to their function to ensure the proper execution of the work;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

 Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree/ University degree/technical diploma practice as a Civil Engineer or Architect in the country

Five years of professional experience in building construction

Five (5) years’ experience in building supervision

No conflict of interest with the contractor selected by FAO or direct financial interest which would impair an objective assessment of performance

National of Mozambique

 FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Extent and relevance of experience in similar jobs, of overseeing or/and supervising construction work;

Experience in managing contractors and engineers

Familiarity with recording of a rehabilitation to have documents, plants, photos etc.to be used in the future;

Good communication skills are essential, both verbal and written, with excellent command of Portuguese and English

Ability to prepare technical reports

Ability to use computer facilities and equipment

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.

• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

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