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UNICEF Construction Specialist Jobs 2024 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.
UNICEF Nigeria looking for “Construction Specialist”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 31 May 2024.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 22 May 2024 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Construction Specialist to be based in Kano, Nigeria.
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2024
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the P4 Construction Manager (Supply Section), the incumbent coordinate UNICEF’s various construction contracts, verify works, certify payments, and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure all functional project/program requirements are met.
Major Responsibilities:
- Prepare and collect information required for the annual work plan on regular activities, ongoing projects and others in the pipeline.
- Provide assistance to Programme /Operations sections through involvement in construction project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference; analyze the project context and suggest the appropriate implementation and procurement modality.
- In collaboration with the Government counterparts, develop and produce innovative cost-effective construction designs using local construction materials; compile and update list of best practices in construction and building design.
- Attend steering and technical cooperation meetings; prepare PPT presentations on projects’ progress; undertake follow-up actions in relation to project implementation and monitoring.
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant area. A first level university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project management, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly-related technical fields is required.
- Understanding of development and humanitarian work.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Emergency experience an advantage, especially in the Northeast Zone of Nigeria, and a willingness to travel to such locations.
- Experience working with the UN systems in similar function is highly desirable.
- Proficiency with software tools, such as AutoCAD, GIS, is a plus.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Construction Specialist Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 31 May 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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