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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, shelter

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How can you make a difference? 

Milestone 1: Review of Documentation

• In collaboration with the Design Firm, review all Construction Documentation ensuring the correctness and completeness of the Drawings, Bills of Quantity and Contract with the Construction Company
• Communicate with the Design Firm any changes that may need to be made and implemented.
• Review Pre-Construction Technical & Site      
• Assessments including the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Milestone 2:  Site start-up Before construction starts

• Preconstruction activities and site mobilization
• Organize a pre-construction meeting on site with the contactor.
• Outline and clarify the contractual obligations and responsibilities of the contractor.
• Approve the contactors Health and Safety plan before commencement of works.
• Check that the contractor has been issued with all necessary project documents.
• Evaluate and approve the Works Contractor’s Work Plan (Timeline)

Milestone 3: Construction work starts

• Monitoring in coordination with the
• Project Management & Construction Supervision
• Monitor that the works are carried out according to the contract document and in compliance with UNICEF agreed-upon international standards.
• In collaboration with the Supervision Contractor firm:
• Inception report -Evaluate and approve the Works Contractor’s resource-based work program, method statements, material sources, performance guarantees, all licenses acquired.
• Revise Milestones for the Contractor where there are delays.
• Quality Control report - Review and approve the quality control activities of the contractor.
• Manage Variations. Documents and get approval where required.
• Review Monthly progress reports from the Design Firm -Organize construction meetings with the contractors to agree arrangements for future work.
• Regularly monitor physical and financial progress and take appropriate action to expedite the progress of work.
• Monthly Progress Report - Inspect the works under construction and works to verify compliance with the design drawings, specifications and agreed construction methods. Use the report as a basis for certifying work for payment.
• Survey and measure the work output performed by the contractor.
• Verify statements submitted by the contractor and issue certification for works done.
• Approve staged payment to the third-party supervision firm 
• Maintain  accurate records and measurements throughout the duration of the construction.
• Review all intention to claim, and claims submitted and recommend variations as necessary during the progress of work

Milestone 4: Construction complete

• Close out of Project
• Project Completion Report
• Review As-Built Designs
• Inspect and certify the completion of all outstanding works following the issuance of the taking over certificate(s) to ensure that they are complete and satisfactorily
• Produce a Project Completion Report
• Signoff on the Performance Evaluation of the contractor
• List snags determine the Defects Notification Period
• Finalize an operation and maintenance manual for the Project

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering/architecture/building construction or a related field.  A post graduate qualification in construction, engineering, project management or a related area of expertise would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years’ experience in building construction management and supervision of which not less than 2 years’ experience is in facilities construction supervision.
• Proven ability to manage and administer facilities construction contracts of this nature.
• Evidence of experience as a Project Manager or Construction Manager on at least two projects that have been successfully completed.
• Experience in Reviewing Design Drawings and Contractual Documentation
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

 To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

All applicants must submit an all-inclusive financial proposal.  Applications submitted without a financial proposal will not be considered.

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Accommodation will be provided for free in both Kismayo and Beletweyne.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.