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For every child, the right to education

UNICEF-Mozambique assists the Government of Mozambique through six major programs components including Education, Health/Nutrition, Water/Environment Sanitation, Child Protection, Information and Communication and Social Policy. Within the current Country Program of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF that covers the period 2022-2026, aiming for UNICEF to contribute to build and enhancing social cohesion and equity through system strengthening. The importance of adaptable and agile programming working with a wide range of partners and through different modalities will be at the centre to ensure that children have access to basic services and that they are protected from violence, exploitation, and abuse.

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Purpose of the consultancy

Under the supervision of Beira Chief of Field Office, the Construction Consultant provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the social infrastructure for children in the Country Program, especially for Sofala, but also supporting similar interventions in Inhambane and Manica, from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Objectives of the assignment

The Construction Consultant, under the direct supervision of Beira Chief of Field Office, and in coordination with the construction unit, will work closely with UNICEF Supply colleagues, to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the planning and implementation of the UNICEF Country Program and objectives in terms of its education infrastructure activities, namely resilient construction/rehabilitation, evolutive/modular classrooms, temporary learning spaces (TLS) and any other education infrastructures.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Support the UNICEF Country Program implementation in the field, especially its social infrastructure activities
• Contribute to the overall programme management from the social infrastructure perspective

Key expected results/deliverables

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation, planning and implementation of education programs/projects, contribute to achievement of goals and objectives to improve learning outcomes and equitable, inclusive and universal access to education. Success in education programs and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide program services for mothers and children that promote greater social equality in the country.

Work Assignments Overview

Key Task 1: Provisional Handover of Classrooms under GPE AF (Freedy Response); Approval of ToR related with Rehabilitation of 5 Resilient Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks related with BADEA; Approval of ToR related with Construction of 14 Resilient Classrooms under CCDRR; Progress Report: Covering 30% Construction of 16 Resilient Classroom and 24 Resilient Sanitary Blocks under JCU (construction works already ongoing).

Timeline: End of month 1

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 2: Launch of call for proposals for Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Construction of 14 Resilient Classrooms under CCDRR; Progress Report: Covering 40% Construction of 16 Resilient Classroom and 24 Resilient Sanitary Blocks under JCU;

Timeline: End of month 2

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 3: Completion of Evaluation of Technical Proposals related to Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Completion of Evaluation of Technical Proposals related to Construction of 14 Resilient Classrooms under CCDRR; Progress Report: Covering 60% Construction of 16 Resilient Classroom and 24 Resilient Sanitary Blocks under JCU.

Timeline: End of month 3

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 4: Consignment of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Consignment of Resilient Construction of 14 Classrooms under CCDRR; Progress Report: Covering 80% Construction of 16 Resilient Classroom and 24 Resilient Sanitary Blocks under JCU.

Timeline: End of month 4

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 5: Provisional Handover of Classrooms under JCU (100% completion); Progress Report: Covering 10% of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Progress Report: Covering 10% of Resilient Construction of 14 Classrooms under CCDRR.

Timeline: End of month 6

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 6: Completion of Definitive Handover of TLSs under GPE AF; Completion of Definitive Handover of Evolutive Classrooms under GPE AF; Progress Report: Covering 25% of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Progress Report: Covering 25% of Resilient Construction of 14 Classrooms under CCDRR.

Timeline: End of month 7

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 7: Progress Report: Covering 50% of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Progress Report: Covering 50% of Resilient Construction of 14 Classrooms under CCDRR.

Timeline: End of month 8

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 8: Progress Report: Covering 75% of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Progress Report: Covering 75% of Resilient Construction of 14 Classrooms under CCDRR.

Timeline: End of month 10

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 9: Progress Report: Covering 90% of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA; Progress Report: Covering 90% of Resilient Construction of 14 Classrooms under CCDRR.

Timeline: End of month 11

Estimate Budget: 10%

Key Task 10: Progress Report: Covering 100% of Resilient Rehabilitation of 5 Classrooms and 2 Sanitary Blocks under BADEA;

Timeline: End of month 12

Estimate Budget: 10%

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete TOR Description here:  TOR_Provide technical guidance and oversight into the resilient construction rehabilitation.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional work experience in Architecture or Engineering or a similar field;
• Experience in public building construction processes and projects with knowledge of planning, management and supervision of works;
• Relevant knowledge of housing/public building construction (including design and calculation of building structures) and reconstruction especially in flood, cyclone, earthquake and drought-prone areas;
• Work experience in DDR construction works and resilient infrastructures and in emergencies;
• In-depth knowledge of the Mozambican context, and with UNICEF approach to construction in particular
• Experience in working with, ministries at national and local level
• Work experience in small towns and rural areas, including public consultations, community involvement and the capacity to deal with local community representatives and builders. Ability to conduct interviews and technical training on the ground.

Skills: Proficiency using relevant softwares (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), and high technical expertise in using ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, CypeCAD, Lumion, 3D Modeling programs and ArcGIS. 

Language Requirements: Fluency in oral and written Portuguese and English are essential

Desirables:

• Work experience in emergency duty station is considered an asset.

Applicants are asked to stipulate all-inclusive fees, including lump sum travel and subsistence costs, as applicable.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

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Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are encouraged to apply.

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