Civil Engineer

Mission and objectives

MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context

Assignment is with-family (ENTEBBE)

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Field Engineering Officer / Chief of Unit person the duties of the Civil Engineer will include but are not limited to the following: • Preparation of construction projects documents including structural details, sketches, bill of quantities, specifications, cost analysis and cost estimations. • Managing the whole life cycle of the project from design stage up to finalization of the execution with different stakeholders and clients involved. • Experience in preparing technical documents for procurement solicitations as per Engineering Section requirements. • Prepare structural calculations and specifications for aboveground and undergrounds structures in reinforced concrete, steel, wood, masonry and stone; • Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources; • Preparation of monitoring reports and reporting tools of the progress of the construction activities on sites. • Coordinate the above-mentioned tasks with other works and other engineers included in the project such as electrical engineers, water sanitation, environmental engineers. • Assist other units such as Operations, Infrastructure, etc. when required and liaise frequently with the Building Maintenance Unit Supervisor • Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, plot dimensions, existing structures drainage and other data required for building site selection; • Ensure that the works meet the engineering standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and internal SOPs of the sections • Ensure that the works meet the environmental procedures within the mission; • Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions of materials; ensure that minimum stock levels are maintained at all times; • Ensure that quality control procedures are in place during implementation of the works on site. • When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training; • Perform other related duties as may be required.