Apply for the Vacancy for Mechanical Engineer at the UNDP in Cyprus. The deadline for the application is 22nd June 2020.

Category: Management

Type of Contract: Individual Contract

Post Level: International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension

Expected Duration of Assignment: 24 Months

Duties

The objective of the assignment is to provide Mechanical Engineering Quality Assurance services during the implementation, taking over/substantial completion stage and defect liability period of the works.

Under the overall direction of the Senior Programme Manager and direct supervision of the LIF Project Manager, the Mechanical Engineer for quality assurance of works will be responsible to conduct regular site visits to assess and establish the conformity of mechanical works with the designs (bill of quantities, technical specifications, and drawings, as well as with relevant regulations and professional norms/standards).

Under this task, the Mechanical Engineer for quality assurance of works will:

• Familiarise him/herself with the general and special/particular contract conditions (UNDP or FIDIC);
• Review the designs (BoQ, technical specifications and drawings);
• Offer submitted by the contractor;
• Review the methods of measurement developed by the contractor/engineer; and
• Submit a plan for QA.

Additional Duties

• Organize and conduct up to 3 spot check site visits depending on the QA plan;
• Also, carry out quality and quantity surveys during the site visits;
• Likewise, inspect the quality of in-built mechanical equipment in accordance with the contracted BoQ and design documents;
• Additionally, determine the extent and nature of defects discovered during the survey of executed works, if any;
• Likewise, examine building site documentation to see if the defects were noted by the engineer and instructions given to the contractor to remedy them;
• Evaluate executed works in accordance with good practices, as well as project standards

Competencies

Functional Competencies: Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things;

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

• Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding the position;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Also, have good management skills;
• Good communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills;
• Additionally, the ability to work well under pressure;
• Good understanding of the sensitive and bi-communal work of CMP;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork;
• Likewise, learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Experience:

• At least 15 years of postgraduate professional experience
• Also, at least 5 years of experience in mechanical works management within infrastructure projects
• Additionally, at least 10 years of experience in construction supervision and quality assurance for mechanical works
• Also, the experience of the Cyprus context will be an asset

Language Requirements:

• Excellent English skills (both written and verbal)
• Likewise, knowledge of Turkish Language is an asset

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