Engineer at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the D-Chief FMTS the UN Volunteer will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs
• Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs
• Plan and design other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation, hydraulics, etc.
• Assess strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel by testing materials and soil
• Set design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
• Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data
• Draft and present reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labour needed to determine project costs
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects progress properly
• Collaborate with surveyors to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met
• On completion of a project, inspect, repair, and maintain the structures as needed
• Contribute to the preparation of complete bidding packages, including Technical Specifications, Bill of Quantities, Technical Evaluation Criteria, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.