PMU Manager/Engineer (Re-Advertised)

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the PMU Manager/Engineer will provide management support, supervision and mentoring to Arthal Bridge project engineers and civil servant counterparts in all aspects of Arthal’s bridge activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

The PMU Manager/Engineer will be an integral member of the Arthal Bridge project’s Project Management Unit (PMU) and will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as head of the PMU, which provides overall support for the project;
• Provide overall leadership, management, and technical guidance to ensure the achievement of project objectives and performance indicators; the quality and timeliness of the project work; effective management, effective human resources allocation; and accurate project reporting;
• Prepare, implement and manage the project work plan;
• Liaison and coordination with Kabul municipality on the developments of the project ;
• In liaison with AGOC Business Development unit, promoting the results of the project. Carry out project advocacy and project awareness;
• PMU Management: Supervision of personnel, delegation of tasks, and coordination with stakeholders;
• Responsible for the provision of technical supervision of and quality assurance for all project activities;
• Supervise the work of consultants, including the quality and appropriateness of work and adherence to schedules;
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the project;
• Advise lead engineers in preliminary assessments, planning, surveying, formulation and design, costing and documentation of bridge construction projects;
• Provide technical backstopping and training to Arthal Bridge project’s engineers and local contractors in bridge design and construction techniques including good practices and troubleshooting methods;
• Monitor the implementation of the works by conducting site visits and provide guidance for improvement and good results;
• Review QA/QC site visit and materials testing reports to ensure sampling, testing and inspection of materials are carried out regularly and works are implemented in compliance with design specifications;
• Monitor the construction of foundations of bridges and culverts. Ensure QA/QC Engineers are undertaking testing of safe bearing pressures;
• Provide technical advice to Arthal Bridge projects engineers, civil servant counterparts and locally contracted consultants;
• Review and endorse Interim Payment Certificates for the works submitted by the contractor;
• Be responsible for reviewing and approving design changes proposed by the QA/QC engineers and Arthal Bridge project engineers;
• Other related assignments as requested by the Project Manager.

Job Requirements

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

• Master’s Degree in civil engineering in structural design, structural engineering or related area required. Bachelor’s degree with additional two years relevant experience may be considered in lieu;
• Professional certification and / or registration in structure project management such as PRINCE 2 highly desirable.

b. Work Experience
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, bridge design and project management of complex projects;
• Professional experience in bridge design, contract administration and supervision of contractors or in directly implementing structural construction projects.

Submission Guideline

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on www.unops.org) via e-mail to emo.agoc.vacnat@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Considerations

- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

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