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Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief Field Office, UNICEF Karachiand the technical oversight of the Construction Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for monitoring all construction activities in the Sindh and providing technical support on managing construction, solarization and rehabilitation activities for related sections i.e. Education, health, WASH and others.
To ensure the successful execution of Component 1, there is a critical need for additional technical and human resources to support field-based tasks
This Includes:
Regular onsite assessments, technical support, monitoring, reporting, and validation of construction and rehabilitation work in the four target districts.
To oversee site finalization, BoQ preparation, cost estimation, supervision, and quality assurance
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0007007 External ToR.pdf
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Minimum requirements:
Education: Bachelors in civil engineering
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 the 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, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools’ projects.
- Proficiency in providing technical design services, including the development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and related documentation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the target area, including its socio-economic and environmental context.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and relate to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, with a capacity to consider and address differing perspectives.
- Proficiency in using computer software for design, reporting, and communication.
- Strong technical writing skills for preparing detailed reports, updates, and correspondence in electronic formats.
- Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions in consultation with UNICEF
- Ability to operate GPS to take coordinates etc.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and willingness to accept the assignment at short notice.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language (Urdu, Sindhi) will be considered an asset
Desirables: Experience in the construction or rehabilitation of school or health facilities with UN agencies, INGOs, or NGOs is an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
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UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) TMC0007007 Financial proposal.docx
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18).
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