SCOPE OF WORK
Under the overall guidance of the Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator for the NWR, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for identifying and carrying out feasibility studies of infrastructures for basic services, designing plans and bill of quantities, supervising infrastructure projects implementation and reporting.
He or she will be responsible for ensuring the following results:

• Plans and estimates of construction/rehabilitation projects are carried out in each area of intervention;
• Tender documents are developed, published and service providers are selected in accordance with UNDP criteria and standards;
• Construction and other related issue works implemented by service providers are carried out within the time limits in accordance with the specifications established in the service contracts;
• In order to achieve his or her results, he or she will be specifically responsible for the following tasks:
• Conducting field surveys in all areas covered by the PPRD programme;
• Drafting tender documents and participating in the selection process of service providers in collaboration with procurement staff;
• Sensitizing the service providers to the use of local labour in collaboration with the regional Coordinator;
• Ensuring the monitoring and control of construction works;
• If necessary, providing technical advice to the service providers for the proper implementation of the construction sites;
• Ensuring compliance with the technical specifications as established in the contracts;
• Monitor the partial acceptance of the work in accordance with the intalment payments provided for;
• Keep the Regional Coordinator and the Programme Coordinator informed of the progress of the work;
• Draw up reports on the progress of the work before instalment payments are made;
• Follow the deadlines set out in the timetables;
• Contribute to the development of Annual Working Plan;
• Contribute to the development of Monitoring and evaluation reports of the PPRD
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the activities included in the work plan approved by the Government, and ensure that the established deadlines are met;
• Organize and supervise the work of Seniors technicians;
• Carry out any other task entrusted to him/her by the hierarchy channel in the context of achieving the results of the PPRD programme.    

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
The Direct Supervisor of the Civil Engineer is the Regional Coordinator for the North-West Region.
COMPETENCIES
Expected Demonstration of Competencies
Core
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work
Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking
Learn Continuously
LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning
Adapt with Agility
LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process
Act with Determination
LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously
Engage and Partner
LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
Thematic Area  Name   Definition
Ethics
UN policy knowledge - ethics
Ethics UN policy knowledge - ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management       
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management         
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfill and understand the real customer’s needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for as to add alue beyond client’s immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Evaluation        
Evaluation         
Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Effectiveness
Effectiveness 
Quality assurance of corporate data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUCCESSFUL NPSA

Min. Academic Education          

• A minimum of Bachelor degree in design civil/engineering or any other field deemed equivalent

Min. years of relevant Work experience             

• Practical experience of at least two (02) years in the conduct of works, civil engineering design, study and execution of construction/rehabilitation projects, monitoring and execution of works, dimensioning and execution of major works, etc.;
• Have participated in at least two (02) of the studies: (design, calculation of structures, etc.)
• Ability to use computers and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Required skills and competencies          

• Have a good capacity for synthesis and writing;

Desired additional skills and competencies        

• Have proven experience in civil engineering activities in Cameroon and specifically in the NW/SW regions will be an asset;
• Have a good knowledge of UNDP and its interventions in the NW/SW regions will be an asset;
• Have carried out similar activities in the NW/SW regions (strong asset).

Required Language(s) (at working level)             

• Have a perfect knowledge of the English language (spoken  and written) and a working knowledge of French;
• Use of local languages will be an asset (Pidgin, etc.)