UNDP Debris Management Analyst, NPSA9 – National Position || Apply Now |

UNDP is recruiting a national Debris Management Analyst to ensure the effective and timely implementation of debris removal and management, including recycle and reuse work, in accordance with the guidance of the Head of Debris Management Unit, under the overall direction of the Project Manager. The incumbent will also provide advisory support and supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of demolition and debris management works for relevant projects under the Energy and Environment pillar.

Duties and Responsibilities of Debris Management

1. Coordinate effective project planning and implementation:

• Propose and implement new and innovative ways of debris management strategy/plan on debris removal, disposal, and recycling in Ukraine; engaging more other units and teams creating senergies and more connections with our various projects and teams.
• Collaborate selected cities and final beneficiaries (municipalities, other public bodies including private sector and communities) to assess the needs, identifying priorities regarding debris removal and management, including building demolition;
• Review and provide advisory for the debris management specialist on the existing capacities for removal, sorting, recycling and reuse in the country;
• Review, check and appraise the engineering and technical design, cost estimates and drawings of social and economic infrastructure facilities, which qualified and competitive local engineering companies will prepare in addition to the needs for advanced equipment and machines;
• Ensure adherence to relevant government laws and regulations as well as selected direct administration procedures and verify compliance with debris removal and management;
• Ensure control for carrying on debris removal, demolition and recycling work in targeted areas;
• Design specifications and/or scope of works for the procurement of needed construction and demolition /rubble removal and related equipment for debris management and support the relevant evaluation committee;

2. Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities and achieving the targets set:

• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of the Project activities of debris removal and management:
• Contribute to preparation of work implementation plans, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the activities;
• Contribute to preparation of supporting documents in line with Project objectives and tasks;
• Ensure coordination/partnership with relevant governmental, non-governmental and international organizations, including UN agencies and projects at national level and regional level for mutually reinforcing impact;
• Take measures to prevent and eliminate defects and make propositions on optimization;
• Maintain close liaison with regional and local project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of authorities in the implementation of the Project;
• Ensure the handover of the completed works to the relevant authorities.
• Participate in relevant meetings and share information with partners and UN agencies.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the Project communications strategy and plan;

3. Build partnerships and open channels of communication:

• Contribute to the preparation of standard operating procedures, manuals, guidelines, infographics and instructions/procedures documents for rayon-, city- and/or oblast authorities to follow;
• Provide advisory support to final beneficiaries and assess adequacy of operations;
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance community and private sector engagement and empowerment, ensuring that local communities are actively involved in debris management processes and benefit from project outcomes.
• Support local communities in the preparation of related documentation, and collaborate with local authorities in view of projects’ implementation for debris removal and management.
• Work with the Programme/Communication teams both in Ukraine CO and TRO to ensure all knowledge products are captured, updated, readily available and in the right order, as and when necessary.
• Lead and ensure mainstreaming of gender equality considerations in the field of expertise, promotion of a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination and abusive behaviour, and gender-responsive communications based on corporate principles.

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Required  skills

• Experience and excellent knowledge of regulations and requirements in the field of construction, demolition and debris management.
• Experience and sound knowledge of civil engineering and modern construction technology.
• Proven experience and excellent knowledge of technical specifications and performance schedules of construction and installation works.
• Experience and knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with national legislation in the area of construction, norms and standards of construction works, including critical infrastructures.
• Excellent usage of computers and office software packages, including engineering design software.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

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