Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Engineering Specialist (General Directorate of Civil Aviation), Kuwait United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Closing date: Saturday, 19 August 2017


Engineering Specialist 
(General Directorate of Civil Aviation), 
Kuwait  
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Closing date: Saturday, 19 August 2017


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Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Director General of Civil Aviation and with close coordination with the ICDI Project Management, the Engineering Specialist will undertake the following tasks:
  • Manage and administer contracts of consultants and contractors including conflict and disputes resolution, variation orders, extension of contracts and issuance of addendum.
  • Provide technical consultation on projects management including revision of contractors’ proposals, program for allocation of staff and equipment, and inventory of materials and equipment.  
  • Provide Technical consultation regarding quality assurance of works, specification of material and equipment.
  • Provide technical consultation on safety measures and security procedures on site.
  • Prepare financial scheduling and promote incentive-driven activities.
  • Provide value management of single elements and components, and function-oriented judgment practices.
  • Verify and approve Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects activities.
  • Monitor performance of budgets and schedules of projects.
  • Manage compliances with contracts signed by GDCA, and follow their respective procedures.
  • Asses any potential changes and challenges related to project delivery, and their impact on the contract, advise on the impact, and any non-compliance issues related to projects.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly status reports on ongoing and pipelined projects.
  • Provide project management support to ensure successful implementation of GDCA projects. Conduct thorough analyses on the performance of projects (efficiency and effectiveness) and determine whether a change of project scope is required;
  • Establish and maintain a tracking mechanism of previous projects and their performance (efficiency, effectiveness and impact) that documents lessons learned and practical recommendations moving forward;
  • Develop and implement Quality Assurance Plans for all projects.
  • Develop monthly reports

Competencies

Core Competencies:
  •  Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
  • Reliably delivers on promises and honors commitments, holding himself/herself accountable for actions taken
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
  • Gains cooperation from others through understanding of the political and organizational culture.
  • Helps peers to identify their unique strengths and weaknesses, training and development needs.
  • Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to excel in their responsibilities
  • Works collaboratively with team members sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Functional Competencies:
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing tasks.
  • Documents innovative strategies and new approaches.
  • Knowledge Management and Learning, and Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office through personal example.
  • Develops and/or participates in the development of policies and new approaches and participates in training of staff in their application throughout the organization
Job Knowledge/Technical Specialties:
  • Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
  • Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work;
  • Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
Promoting Organizational Change and Development:
  • Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions.
Client Orientation:
  • Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines.
  • Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.
  • Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
  • Responds to client needs promptly.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: 
  • Minimum Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or other related fields (Masters Degree is Preferable).
Experience: 
  • Minimum 10 years experience in general civil engineering projects.
  • Relevant Certificate in the field of Engineering Design and Study of Claims (*please attach in one document along with CV)
  • Registered arbitrator certificate and specific experience in administration of contract and disputes.
  • Traceable record of work on similar governmental projects;
  • Practical experience working with the organizations/ private sector/communities in implementing development related projects/activities;
Language Requirements: 
  • Fluency in English and Arabic (writing and speaking) is a must.
Others: 
  • This position will be on governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development;
  • As part of the application, the applicant must attach a CV and related supporting documents in one PDF file.