UNOPS recruits 01 Associate Engineer

Associate Engineer

Job categories: Engineering

Vacancy code: VA/2019/B5323/17584

Department/office: AFR, KEMC, Kenya

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract type: Local ICA Support

Contract level: LICA-6

Duration: open ended

Dealine date:  05-Apr-2019

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

 Background Information – Job-specific

Kenya Multi country Office (KEMC) has its own Design Services Unit (DSU) which consists of design production office and engineering project management cell, consisting of Civil, Structural, M&E Engineers, Architects, Design Associates and Quantity Surveyors. The DSU carries out low risk engineering works and building structures. This generally involves concept designs, feasibility studies and low/medium risk designs that include buildings of up to 2 stories in height (as per the UNOPS design planning manual) and civil works that may include using standard designs of structures for rural roads. High risk building and structure designs are outsourced to specialist design firms.

Under the overall supervision of the Civil & Structural Engineer and the Design Service Unit Manager, the Associate Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required in co-coordinating any designs assigned and related documentation works.

 Functional Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks…

 Education

A Higher Diploma in Civil & Structural Engineering from an accredited in…

 Experience

Four years of relevant working experience is required in Civil & Structural …

 Languages

Fluency in written and oral English is required.

 Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc…

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications …

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type; Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level; LICA 6 Co…

Background Information – UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp…