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YEM
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Sana'a
Quality Engineering Technician - Senior Assistant
Job categories: Engineering
Vacancy code: VA/2024/B5104/28776
Department/office: MR, AMMMCO, Amman
Duty station: Sana'a, Yemen
Contract type: Local ICA Support
Contract level: LICA-5
Duration: This position is under emergency projct (EPP) which is valid untill in December 31, 2024, renewable for the next six months
Application period: 27-Aug-2024 to 03-Sep-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
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Job-specific
The second phase of the Yemen Emergency Electricity Access Project seeks to improve access to electricity for households and provide electricity to critical service facilities in rural and peri-urban areas within the Republic of Yemen. The project is financed by the World Bank (grant from IDA), and implemented by UNOPS. To achieve the project’s objectives, UNOPS will engage solar microfinance institutions (MFIs), solar installers and suppliers, technical service providers, and other stakeholders.
The Project will finance distributed solar solutions to provide urgently-needed access to electricity in Yemen. The project consist of three components:
Component 1: Electricity in rural and peri-urban Areas (electricity for households, electricity for critical services facilities and support to COVID-19 isolation units and vaccine cold chain)
Component 2: Implementation support, market development and technical assistance for power sector sustainability.
Component 3: Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC)
UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.
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Functional Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and reporting directly to the Renewable Energy Specialist, the Quality Engineering Technician - Senior Assistant is expected to support the implementation of the project activities through the provision of technical expertise and the application of best practices in the project implementation. The Quality Engineering Technician - Senior Assistant will assist the Renewable Energy Specialist to oversee implementation of contracted works in conforming to the technical specifications and project /sub-projects documentations.
Detailed duties and responsibilities include the following:
Assist in the quality assurance process of the identified solar sub-projects works;
Assist in the site's assessment and quality inspection documents collection, and archiving in coordination with the field, design, and construction engineers.
In consultation with the Environmental and Social Safeguards officer and field team assist with implementation of environmental and social safeguards standards in all works activities’ coordination, documentation and reporting.;
Follow-up the sub-projects’ work progress and quality for on-time project delivery.
Provide summary of received weekly and monthly reports from the field engineers to the Renewable Energy Specialist detailing all sub-projects matters including quality, health and safety, environmental and financial, as well as any issues relating to possible delays, cost overruns, variations and any other matter.
Assist in quality management of construction works and works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications.
Assist on the overall works implementation aspects to ensure construction works are completed on time, within budget and to quality standards.
Assist the team in the preparation of project/contracts related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stakeholder meeting minutes, engineer’s instructions and variation orders, contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports.
Conduct field visits to the sub-projects to ensure the progress, quality and adherence to the HSSE requirements.
Support in the provision of training activities for the field and office team;
Produce reports for all activities undertaken monthly, quarterly and annually.
Knowledge sharing and management
Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress and conditions on sub-projects through daily site records prepared and submitted by the field team.
Produce any appropriate documentation identified by the project Manager and/or Senior Renewable Energy Specialist in a professional and accurate manner.
Impact on Results
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Quality Engineering Technician - Senior Assistant directly impacts the successful delivery of the project on time, budget and above the expectations of all stakeholders. This subsequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.
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Competencies
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
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Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education Secondary School Certificate/Diploma is required.Technical/Professional Diploma or a Bachelors Degree/Under graduate degree in Engineering, other relevant discipline will be an asset, and may reduce the required number of years of experience
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Qualifications and Experience
Candidates with secondary diploma will be required to have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public works activities. For Technical/Professional Diploma holders, a minimum of 3 years professional experience in public works activities is required Bachelors degree holders must have a minimum of 1 year professional experience. Skills in MS Office and IT in general are highly desired
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Language:
Fluency in Arabic and English language is required.
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Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local ICA / ICA contractual modality
Contract level: LICA-05
Contract duration: This position is under emergency projct (EPP) which is valid untill in December 31, 2024, renewable for the next six months.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Information
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Sana'a is classified as a Non- family Duty Station.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
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