Field Engineer Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief Field Office, UNICEF Karachi and the technical oversight of the Construction Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring all construction activities in Sindh and providing technical support on managing construction, solarization, and rehabilitation activities for related sections, including Education, Health, and WASH. There is a critical need for additional technical and human resources to support field-based tasks for the successful execution of Component 1. This includes regular onsite assessments, technical support, monitoring, reporting, and validation of construction and rehabilitation work in the four target districts. The role also involves overseeing site finalization, BoQ preparation, cost estimation, supervision, and quality assurance to ensure project objectives are met effectively.
Responsibilities
The Field Engineer Consultant will be responsible for monitoring all construction activities in Sindh, providing technical support for managing construction, solarization, and rehabilitation projects across various sectors such as Education, Health, and WASH. Key duties include conducting regular onsite assessments to evaluate progress and quality, providing essential technical guidance to project teams, and meticulously monitoring all construction and rehabilitation work in the four target districts. The consultant will also be responsible for reporting on project status, validating completed work, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and standards. Furthermore, the role entails overseeing the critical stages of site finalization, preparing detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs), developing accurate cost estimations, and ensuring rigorous supervision and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. This includes designing structures, coordinating with government authorities and UN field teams, and providing technical design services.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of relevant and professional experience as a civil engineer in the field of construction is required.
Skills
Proven practical experience in construction and rehabilitation of government buildings, particularly schools., Extensive experience in conducting assessments, preparing cost estimates, designing structures, and coordinating with government authorities and UN field teams., Demonstrated expertise in school construction, WASH in schools' projects., Proficiency in providing technical design services, including BoQ development., Comprehensive knowledge of the target area's socio-economic and environmental context., Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds., Proficiency in design, reporting, and communication software., Strong technical writing skills for detailed reports., Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions., Ability to operate GPS to take coordinates., Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines., Willingness to accept assignment at short notice.