Construction Officer (NO-2), TA (Two positions), Niamey - Niger, WCARO
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The Construction Officer (NO-2) in Niamey, Niger, will provide technical support for the planning, design, procurement, supervision, monitoring, and management of UNICEF construction projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that infrastructure developed for health, education, nutrition, hygiene, water, sanitation, and child protection sectors meets high standards of quality, accessibility, safety, and sustainability. The position contributes directly to achieving programmatic results for children and beneficiary communities by ensuring that realized infrastructures effectively serve their intended purposes and needs. The role involves supporting the acquisition processes and overseeing the execution of works to guarantee alignment with UNICEF's mission and objectives in Niger.
Responsibilities
The Construction Officer will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the planning and design phases of construction projects, ensuring that all technical documentation is prepared accurately and in accordance with relevant standards and regulations. This includes developing detailed specifications, BoQs, and drawings. The role involves actively participating in and supporting the procurement processes for works, materials, and services, ensuring compliance with UNICEF's procurement policies and procedures. A key responsibility is the rigorous supervision and monitoring of construction sites to ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgets. This includes conducting regular site visits, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions. The officer will manage contracts with contractors, ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that performance is satisfactory. Furthermore, the role entails managing risks related to construction, including health and safety, environmental, and social safeguards, ensuring that projects are implemented responsibly. Coordination with various stakeholders, including government counterparts, local communities, and other partners, is essential to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with national development goals. The Construction Officer will also be involved in cost estimation, budget monitoring, and financial reporting for construction projects, ensuring efficient use of resources. Contributing to the development of infrastructure strategies and plans for UNICEF Niger, and reporting on project progress and outcomes to management are also key duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in construction, construction project management, procurement of works, contract management, site supervision, quality assurance, health and safety, environmental and social safeguards, stakeholder coordination, infrastructure planning, or cost estimation is required.
Skills
Civil Engineering, Technical Document Preparation, Collaboration, Construction Project Management, Contract Management, Site Supervision, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Cost Estimation, Budget Monitoring