Project Engineer at UNICEF

Duties for the Project Engineer Job

• Oversee and coordinate all project activities, resources, equipment and information and be able to provide requests for information or project updates at any time.
• Act as the point of contact for clients, stakeholders, government, contractors and sub-contractors and manage and maintain good working relationships with all.
• Work with all stakeholders and departments to coordinate projects to ensure all operations are completed in accordance with contract standards, industry specifications, to the project timeline and to budget.
• Monitor and track project’s overall progress, keep satisfactory project monitoring documentation and file communications for all works.
• Advise UNICEF on and manage any issues that arise.
• Oversee and coordinate all project contracts (design, construction, supervision and goods supply) across entire project scope.
• Draft project contracts ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
• Brief all contractors and ensure all are in full understanding of contract conditions, standards, specifications and scope of works. Act as focal point for all contract enquiries.
• Verify all payments and ensure deliverables have been met across all project related contracts for services and goods.
• Always ensure High quality design is achieved throughout all project phases.
• Advise on the design of structures taking into consideration appropriateness of design, materials and environmental conditions for the context.
• Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedules, specifications and cost estimates as required.
• Approve draft and final submissions for all design components and associated documentation, always ensuring high quality design standards are being achieved.

Project Engineer Job Requirements

• A Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering or a relevant discipline related to design/construction from a recognized University / Institution
• At least five (5) years’ experience working on construction projects in a project management and coordination capacity
• Experience working in the Somalia context highly desirable.
• Experience working with UNICEF and an understanding of UN systems highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.
• Proficiency with Autocad (or drafting equivalent software), GIS Software, Xcel and MS Word required, familiarity with other software programs a plus.
• Ability to work productively in a multi-cultural environment; willingness to travel and live in locations with difficult conditions.
• A high level of interpersonal, management skills, integrity and ability to work with complex teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision.