A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Zimbabwe's Operations Section, for a passionate and committed Construction Manager at the P-4 level.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative - Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the Construction Unit and all construction activities for the premises project and other infrastructure activities in the Country Office. (School infrastructures, Health Centers, solar installation's etc.) and providing technical guidance to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on all construction and rehabilitation activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of construction annual workplan Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and coordination with Government counterparts Preparation of design and technical documents Support to procurement process Monitoring of construction projects
Qualifications and Experience
Education An advanced university degree is required in in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture or other relevant area, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required. A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project management, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly-related technical fields is required. Understanding of development and humanitarian work. Emergency experience an advantage, as well as in challenging development contexts with limited markets.
Languages Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset. P lease refer to the attached job description/ ToR for more information TOR Construction Manager P-4 PDF.pdf
