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Assignment Title: UNDP - Afghanistan TPM - Afghanistan - Infrastructure & Civil Engineering
Department/Location: CCG
Technical Point of Contact: Team Lead
Type: Consultant
Classification:Consultancy
Clearance Required: N/A
Overview:
As the Senior Expert - Infrastructure & Civil Engineering for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Third Party Monitoring (TPM), you will play a critical role in providing specialized expertise in the field of infrastructure. Your responsibilities will focus on monitoring and evaluating civil engineering-related initiatives and sustainable development projects, ensuring they align with international standards and contribute to the promotion of a sustainable future in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the key technical expert in civil engineering and infrastructure development, providing specialized knowledge and guidance to the TPM team.
- Conduct thorough and systematic assessments of infrastructure projects to evaluate their design, construction, and overall performance in accordance with industry best practices and relevant standards.
- Identify potential technical risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in project implementation and recommend appropriate solutions.Monitoring and Verification:
- Participate in field visits to project sites to conduct on-the-ground monitoring and verification activities, ensuring that infrastructure projects are executed as planned and meet the required specifications.
- Review project documentation, construction plans, and progress reports to validate the accuracy of reported data and assess project achievements against set targets and indicators.
- Verify the appropriate use of resources and funds, ensuring that they are utilized for their intended purposes and comply with UNDP guidelines and donor requirements.
- Ensure the application of quality assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and completion.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of quality control procedures, construction materials, and workmanship to safeguard the longevity and safety of infrastructure projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in civil engineering, with a proven track record in planning, designing, and monitoring infrastructure projects
- Ability to interact with public, private, and civil society leaders and groups concerning data collection and surveying for project verification and monitoring
- Significant experience in the humanitarian, transition, or development field, including extensive use and application of qualitative inquiry methods and results
- Extensive experience in construction management, quality control, and contract management for civil engineering projects.
- Language proficiency in English,
- Language proficiency in Dari or Pashto,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in these languages
- Extensive experience in construction management, quality control, and contract management for civil engineering projects
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with a focus on infrastructure development.
PreferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Previous experience with third party monitoring.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills in English.
- Ability to work independently, travel to project sites, and work effectively in diverse cultural settings.
- Knowledge of international best practices, engineering standards, and relevant regulations related to infrastructure development.
- Familiarity with the context and challenges of infrastructure development in Afghanistan is highly desirable.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to Afghanistan.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education & human capacity development, energy & infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients' missions.
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