Specialiste BTP

The Specialiste BTP will work closely with IT, Procurement and Logistics units and service providers responsible for office/project network and IT installations/maintenance. The role includes auditing, construction, and technical support for building and civil engineering works related to UNDP office and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist office and projects in evaluation, design, audit and monitoring of civil engineering works.
• Develop and amend technical electrical specifications/plans as needed.
• Prepare consultation documents for construction companies according to UNDP procedures.
• Advise and monitor the procurement process.
• Participate in preparatory and explanatory meetings with potential service providers.
• Organize preparatory meetings for works with selected service providers.
• Organize periodic site visits and write progress reports.
• Certify payments to service providers.
• Organize final acceptance with UNDP representatives.
• Provide expertise on UNDP installations/buildings for defining terms of reference and compliance with standards.
• Perform other tasks related to civil engineering works.
• Ensure support to project design in civil engineering is provided.
• Ensure effective monitoring of project delivery/construction works.
• Provide quality advisory support.
• Produce two deliverables per mission: technical specifications and a final report to accompany payment requests.

Requirements

• Be an Engineer in Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture or equivalent, or hold a BAC +4 degree in a related field.
• Have at least 7 years (Engineer) or 9 years (Bachelor) or 8 years (Master) of proven experience in similar construction works.
• Professional expertise in auditing and building construction.
• Expertise in drafting technical specifications, architectural plans, and site supervision.
• Good ability to prepare publications, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience managing complex initiatives and projects.
• Experience using computers, office software (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and architectural plan production tools.
• Good knowledge of collaboration with local construction service providers.
• Excellent communication and networking skills to facilitate collaboration with diverse partners.
• Experience in project monitoring with UN agencies, governments, NGOs, civil society organizations, and international public organizations.
• Fluency in French as working language with good writing skills; knowledge of English is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to UNDP mission, vision and values.
• Cultural, gender, religious, racial, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Zero tolerance for harassment including sexual and psychological harassment.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Auditing
• Building Construction
• Technical Specifications Drafting
• Architectural Plans
• Site Supervision
• Project Management
• Report Writing
• Presentation Preparation
• MS Word
• Excel
• Architectural Plan Production Tools
• Collaboration with Construction Providers
• Project Monitoring
• UN Project Coordination
• Independent Work
• Communications Skills
• Networking Skills

Languages

French, English