Engineer
Organizational Context
This position is within the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in Kabul. The incumbent will report to the Chief Service Delivery, contributing to the mission's operational infrastructure and facilities management in a challenging environment.
Job Purpose
The role's purpose is to manage and oversee engineering projects, including the design, procurement, construction, and maintenance of mission facilities and infrastructure. This involves developing short and long-range plans, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. The position contributes to the effective and efficient execution of engineering work plans, providing expert technical advice, and managing resources to support client services within the mission.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement short and long-range plans for the design, procurement, construction, and maintenance of mission facilities and infrastructure, considering high-threat environments and limited resources. Manage internal road infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance. Prepare progress reports, special reports on variances, and draft responses to audit observations. Develop and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned with ISO 14001 and UNHQ environmental strategies. Contribute to annual engineering budget development and monitor performance against approved budgets and schedules. Provide expert technical advice on engineering policies and procedures, recommending solutions for complex problems. Ensure all engineering activities comply with environmental and waste management policies. Manage engineering staff and support liquidation phases if applicable.
Work Experience
Seven years of supervisory experience in international project/contract management for large design/construction projects and facilities maintenance is required. Experience in managing quality, time, and cost controls under harsh conditions, with limited resources, is essential. Experience in Engineering Management, Facilities Management, and Contract Management within the UN Common System is also required. Experience in high-security environments and with SAP ECC/SRM is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Managing Performance, Project Management, Contract Management, Facilities Management, Engineering Management, Technical Advice, Budget Management, Environmental Management, Risk Management, SAP ECC/SRM.