UNDP Civil Engineering Specialist (Located in Nacala Porto) || Apply Now

UNDP Mozambique is supporting the Government of Mozambique as an Implementing Partner through the Ministry of Health (MoH). The Health Portfolio interventions align with the UNDP signature solution on poverty as it contributes to improving access to healthcare. UNDP Mozambique through a Financing Agreement (FA) modality will continue to work with the MoH, the Principal Recipient (PR), along with Central Medical Stores (CMAM), National Health Institute (INS) and Department of Infrastructure and Hospital Equipment (DIEH). In coordination with UNDP and MoH teams, the Civil Engineering Specialist will be responsible for the following key functions.

Duties and Responsibilities of Civil Engineering Specialist 

1.Conducts field visits to assess the feasibility or progress of infrastructure interventions.

• Conducts field visits to several potential locations requiring specific technical assistance and, based on performed assessment recommends the best solution for project implementation and contracts management, to mitigate any deviation and ensure timely delivery;
• Prepares/reviews budget estimates based on the recommended solution for project implementation and contracts management;
• Prepares/reviews Terms of References for detailed design for reconstruction/ rehabilitation of structures where needed;
• Responsible to coordinate the works and oversight the construction and supervision companies of the rehabilitation work under his/her responsibility.

2. Develops technical design documents for rehabilitation/construction interventions and provides technical inputs and quality assurance.

• Provides the oversight of the rehabilitation/construction work done by contractors, including the quality and quantity of the materials, construction techniques and works finishing;
• Certifies that repairs and rebuilding are done in accordance with national Building Codes, Public Building Guidelines principles to promote resilience;
• Reviews and refines technical documentation and specifications (existing and future layout, Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with an estimation of costs, technical description, design, and specific drawings, provide technical support to procurement processes under the project);
• Licensing: determines necessary building permits, licenses, and ensures that they are obtained.

3. Formulates bidding documents in coordination with the relevant functional areas of UNDP and provides effective support throughout all stages of the tendering process.

• Provides technical assistance in the establishment of minimum standards for public buildings and health infrastructure requirements for the implementation of specific rehabilitation/construction tasks as required by the specific project;
• Develops technical project and tender documentation (ToR, tender dossier, tender evaluation, etc.) for the implementation of specific rehabilitation/construction tasks in partnership with the Government;
• Analyses measures, quantities and descriptions of each item in the offers against the advertised BoQ;
• Analyses and reviews the offered unit rates against the cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by a design company, and to assess whether they are realistic.

4. Provides written report about the compliance of the evaluation process with UNDP procurement procedures.

• Provides technical assistance and quality assurance services to UNDP and national institutions;
• Prepares guidance and technical documents as applicable and reviews others as requested by national and local partners;
• Strengthens national and local capacities, provides training, and participates in capacity building initiatives as well as facilitates information sharing;
• Promotes awareness-raising among partners on standards and guidelines.

5. Oversight and building capacity of national institutions.

• Train, coach and mentor national institutions, contractors, implementing partners and other stakeholders under Health Portfolio – on the designing, BoQ preparation, technical specifications, reporting formats and on the supervision/monitoring of implementation, ensuring quality control and application of international standards.

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Required Skills and Experience