Construction Engineer/Будівельник

[ENG]

CONTEXT

Three MdM (Doctors of the World) chapters are directly implementing activities in Ukraine: 

• MdM Spain has the lead for global MdM response in the country and covers Kyiv and surroundings, Donbass, Kharkiv, Zaporidja
• MdM Germany covers Dnipro and Vinitsia
• MdM France covers the Southern part, Odessa, Mykolaiv, Kherson

In South region, MdM-F supports and searchs for new perspectives of cooperation among other NGOs as well as among humanitarian, civil society, medical and local authorities. Main focus is the support in restoring access to medical services and Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS) for populations affected by the conflict. The component of sexual and reproductive health, as well as Gender Based Violence is part of this project. MdM-F also collaborates with local organization, dedicated to population acknowledgement with LGBTQI+, sexual awareness topics. 

MAIN TASKS:

The Civil Engineer is responsible to deliver & accomplish the rehabilitation work associated with target primary public health facilities in compliance with the project’s goals and objectives.  S/he is In Charge of the day to day management & supervision, ensuring the overall efficiency & effectiveness of processes & activities undertaken to achieve timely rehabilitation of infrastructures. S/he is furthermore accountable for providing technical assistance to the Project’s team, including inputs to the development of the protocols for the maintenance of the infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical assistance to rehabilitations projects, from their planning to their implementation, monitoring and quality assurance.
• Responsible to ensure that effective implementation, monitoring & supervision tools are developed & implemented.
• Responsible to ensure effective quality control systems are in place & contractor & engineering consultancy companies work in compliance with technical specifications & quality standards. 
• Responsible to develop BOQs, drawing and design of construction and infrastructure work.
• Verification of the appropriate standard and quantity of materials used in civil/ infrastructure work.
• Providing training to community members on proper operation and maintenance of schemes/ infrastructure.
• Monitor & evaluate performance of service providers.
• Ensure all technical inputs & cost estimates related to the construction components are accurate, timely provided & included in the project proposals & budgets.
• Support the supply section in all tender exercises for the procurement of construction & consultancy services.
• Take responsibility for overall progress & use of resources.
• Deliver final project & handover reports & maintain the relevant project records.
• Assist with project budgets, cash flow & obligations to ensure that deliverables are met within specified budgets.
• Certify disbursements of funds monitor & submit financial status reports to management in compliance with the pre-established requirements.

Deliverables:

• Designing of technical feasibility/ assessment tools
• Checklist for technical activities 
• Carrying out assessments at the health facilities
• Assessment report/s
• Design of structure
• Development of BOQs
• Abstract of cost
• Facilitation in development of RFQ/ tender documents
• Facilitation in vendor selection
• Development of site monitoring tools/formats
• On site monitoring and supervision of the civil work by vendor 
• Development and submission of field visit report
• Preparation of completion certificates   

Education and Experience 

University Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or other relevant technical area;

At least 5 years of professional experience in the relevant field of civil engineering, especially in preparation of construction technical documentation. Experience in working in remote or complex environments; working experience in the area of preparation, implementation & monitoring of technical / rehabilitation projects, methodological & calculation skills. Experience in working/co-operating with INGO’s.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: 

• Contract Type: Fixed term contract  (temporary position)

• Duration: 4 months 

• Starting date: December 2024 

• Job Schedule: Full time   

• Location: Mykholaiv with possible travels 

• Employment: cat.6 - 72927 UAH