National Consultant - Civil Engineer for Gender Responsive Small-Scale Infrastructure
Organizational Context
UN Women Cambodia works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, aligning with national and global frameworks. This role supports the Women Peace Security (WPS) programme, specifically a project with the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces (NPMEC) to improve infrastructure for women's participation in peacekeeping operations. The project addresses barriers identified in a recent assessment, focusing on gender-responsive and environmentally friendly approaches.
Job Purpose
The National Consultant for Civil Engineering will provide essential technical expertise for gender-responsive small-scale infrastructure projects. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure improvements that enhance women's participation in peacekeeping operations. The consultant will offer technical guidance, oversee construction, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. By delivering key reports and documentation, the consultant will contribute to the project's objectives of creating more inclusive and accessible infrastructure, directly supporting UN Women's mandate in Cambodia.
Responsibilities
The consultant will provide engineering and construction technical guidance for project planning and design, including site assessments, document preparation, technical specifications, cost estimation, and timeline development, ensuring compliance with UN Women standards. They will offer technical advice for implementing small-scale infrastructure activities, ensuring adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards. Responsibilities include developing tender terms of reference, overseeing construction contractors through regular site visits, and supervising adherence to designs and specifications. The role involves monitoring progress against schedules and budgets, identifying risks and cost overruns, and implementing corrective measures. Key deliverables include site assessment reports, periodic supervision reports, bi-monthly progress reports, final inspection reports, and documentation of completed works.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, infrastructure projects, or project management is required. Experience in quality control, monitoring, and reporting within construction projects is essential. Strong knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting and scheduling, is preferred. Experience in coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including government entities and international organizations, is an asset.
Skills
Construction management, Civil engineering, Site assessment, Infrastructure project implementation, Gender-responsive infrastructure planning and design, Project monitoring and reporting, Stakeholder engagement, Knowledge management.