Civil Engineer
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Regional Office for Africa, based in Nairobi, supports over 250 projects across 40 countries, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected regions. The West Africa Multi-Country Office (WAMCO) in Dakar manages projects in 16 West African and Sahel countries, covering sectors like health, climate action, and infrastructure. In Côte d'Ivoire, UNOPS collaborates with the Ministry of Health to deliver renewable energy infrastructure in rural areas, enhancing healthcare access and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
The Civil Engineer will be responsible for the successful execution of construction and rehabilitation works, managing supervision offices and subcontractors to ensure projects meet UNOPS and World Bank standards. Working with minimal supervision, the role involves close liaison with UNOPS program support, chief technical advisors, and portfolio managers to provide optimal support. This position is crucial for ensuring the quality and timely completion of infrastructure projects, particularly in the context of improving rural healthcare services through solar energy installations in health centers across Côte d'Ivoire.
Responsibilities
The Civil Engineer will ensure the quality assurance of works through regular site visits, material conformity checks, and management of non-conformities, while strictly enforcing safety protocols. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating technical, financial, and schedule risks, and proactively resolving on-site challenges in collaboration with subcontractors and project teams. The role involves establishing rigorous monitoring systems for work progress, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets, and conducting final inspections for project acceptance. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building by training local partners and documenting lessons learned for future infrastructure projects.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in civil engineering, including quality control and supervision of infrastructure works, is required. A Master's degree may substitute for two years of significant experience. Prior experience working in West Africa or a similar environment, with demonstrated skills in infrastructure project management, is desirable.
Skills
Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Resource Management, Project Team Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Site Supervision, Budget Management, Schedule Management.