Project Engineer ? Rule of Law Programme

Job Description

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:ÿ we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ?leave no one behind? approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.UNDP Rule of Law Programme in Pakistan is working to strengthen the rule of law and to ensure equal access to justice, particularly for women and marginalized groups across Pakistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including the Merged Districts, Balochistan, Gilgit Baltistan (GB), and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). Going forward the Programme also intends to possibly expand geographical coverage to Sindh, Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Working in close collaboration with a range of government, rule of law, and justice sector institutions, the overall Programme of work aims to enhance security and justice sector governance to sustain peace and stability for the longer- term in Pakistan.ÿThe overall Programme activities and interventions therefore directly correspond with the government of Pakistan?s strategies and commitments to rule of law and justice reforms as well as improving the efficiency and effectiveness of institutions to deliver accountable and affordable security and justice services to the public.ÿAs such the Programme implementation is guided by the following three strategic objectives:ÿ

1. Support reform processes to ensure delivery of people-centered justice.ÿ
2. Enhance access to justice for all, particularly women and less privileged groups.ÿ
3. Improve service delivery of the security sector in line with constitutional safeguards and international standards.ÿ

Against this backdrop, the provision of infrastructure development support to the law enforcement agencies such as the police, Anti-narcotics Force (ANF) and the judiciary is an important cross-cutting work strand of the programme?s main strategic objectives. Furthermore the Programme is potentially expected to assist the rehabilitation of judiciary and prosecution infrastructure destroyed by the recent devastating floods in Pakistan.ÿTo date the Programme has established a regional training center for police in Swat, rehabilitated a total of 62 police stations into model police stations in KP province, upgraded the police training college in Hangu to increase its capacity to accommodate and train more police officers and more recently completed a project to construct multipurpose hall and student barracks for police trainees in Police Training Centre in Quetta. Similarly, at present the Programme is also supporting the construction of a joint police training college (Nowshera), hostel for ANF women officers (Islamabad), multiple buildings for the Balochistan police training college (Quetta) and building extensions to the ANF Academy (Islamabad).UNDP Rule of Law Programme is implemented with generous funding from the European Union, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (US -INL), and the Government of Japan.Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of ?Project Engineer-Team Leader?, the Project Engineer is expected to achieve the aforementioned deliverables, working in close collaboration with the Programme?s Engineering, Programme and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams.The Project Engineer will oversee and manage all infrastructure /construction projects and activities in Quetta and rest of Balochistan under the Rule of Law Programme. The incumbent will be responsible for effective planning, coordination, quality assurance and overall oversight of all infrastructure /construction activities under the Rule of Law Programme in Quetta and Balochistan more broadly.ÿThe ?Project Engineer? willÿbe responsible for the following functions under the overall guidance and supervision of the Project Engineer ? Team Leader Rule of Law Programme:

• Oversight of the infrastructure / construction projects /activities.
• Development and quality assurance of the infrastructure / construction projects related documents.
• Enure implementation of the UNDP construction protocols and procedures.
• Advice on further expansion of Programme and contribute too resource mobilization.
• Prepare progress reports for UNDP, donors and government line departments.

Oversight of the infrastructure / construction projects /activities.Conduct day to day oversight and quality assurance of all construction projects in Balochistan/ Quetta in close coordination with UNDP Rule Law Programme?s ?Project Engineer- Team Leader? and rest of the Engineering Team and technical experts including sitting on technical advisory panels to evaluate and assess infrastructure bid proposal, conducting regular progress meetings with service providers, project partners, and undertaking site / field visits.ÿDevelopment and quality assurance of the infrastructure / construction projects related documents:ÿDevelop construction /infrastructure projects documents and reports including BoQs, quantity surveys, technical specifications on civil work Invitations to Bid (ITB), finishing items in civil work projects,ÿ third party structural evaluations,ÿ infrastructure development progress reports and related documents related to Balochistan/ Quettaÿin close collaboration with the Senior Engineer and rest of the Rule of Law Engineering and M&Eÿ as well as project partners.ÿEnsure implementation of the UNDP construction protocols and procedures:

• Ensure implementation of UNDP?s health, safety and security protocols on all construction sites in Quetta / Balochistan by ensuring availability and usage of safety gears, display of warning and cautions signs on the under construction sites, availability of first aid box/ facility, vehicle for emergency shifting to hospital etc. ÿ
• Under the overall supervision of ?Project Engineer -Team Leader? maintain close coordination with the end ? users, construction and design contractors, UNDP CO operations team, Rule of Law Programme team of engineers, M&E and Programme teams.ÿ
• Undertake regular reporting on the implementation of the health, safety, and security procedures and protocols on construction sites in Quetta / Balochistan.ÿ

Advice on further expansion of Programme and contribute too resource mobilization.

• Provide advice to further expand UNDP Rule of Law Programme engagement on infrastructure / construction initiatives in in Balochistan/ Quetta and contribute toÿdevelopment of new concept notes/ proposals for future programming to advance the Programme?s work inÿother locations of Pakistan.

Prepare progress reports for UNDP, donors and government line departments:

• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and briefs on the infrastructure / constructions in Balochistan / Quetta for the UNDP, government departments, and progress reports for UNDP and donors.
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the Senior Engineer and the Programme Manager.

CompetenciesCore Competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility:ÿ LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleÿ
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Programme and Policy

• Effectiveness: Project Quality Assurance.

Security and Human Rights

• Rule of Law: Development of Institutions in Justice Sector

Business Direction and Strategyÿ

• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks
• Effective Decision Making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one?s authority, area of expertise and resourcesÿ

Business Managementÿ

• Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers needs, Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy, Look for ways to add value beyond clients immediate requests, Ability to anticipate clients upcoming needs and concerns
• Operations Management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the organization business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner, Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanism
• Evaluation: Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks, Ability to anticipate clients upcoming needs and concerns.ÿ

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Master?s or Bachelors? degree in civil engineering or related field.

Experience:

• Master?s in Civil Engineering with 02 years? relevant experience or Bachelor?s degree in Civil engineering with 04 years of relevant experience inÿrelated field on infrastructure development projects.ÿ
• Hands on field experience.
• Previous experience on civil work project implementation in Balochistan will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience with UN/UNDP or international development sector is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of direct and third-party contract management is an asset.
• Experience in gender sensitive infrastructure development will be an advantage.
• Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource. Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Word and standard organizational IT based tools.
• Knowledge of social and environmental risk management, mapping and/ or monitoring
• Strong experience in Quality assurance and oversight of infrastructure project.
• Experience in reviewing and drafting infrastructure related reports and documents is essential.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English and Urdu is essential.
• Knowledge of other local languages i.e. Pashtu will be an advantage.

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