UN Women National Consultant - Civil Engineer for Gender Responsive Small-Scale Infrastructure, Home-based Retainer

Description of Responsibilities/Scope of Work

In close collaboration with the WPS programme team and NPMEC team, the national consultant will provide technical expertise and advisory support on an intermittent, as-needed basis across various stages of infrastructure delivery, from the early identification and development of opportunities through to project implementation and monitoring.

The assignment will involve providing technical advice, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, supporting project operations and implementation, contributing to stakeholder engagement, advising on financial and resource considerations, and preparing technical inputs and reports.

As a retainer, the incumbent will be engaged on an as-needed basis to address specific technical challenges, provide timely expert advice, and support key project milestones and deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will work closely with WPS programme team and NPMEC’s focal persons to perform the following tasks:

Technical Support on Infrastructure Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

• Provide engineering and construction technical guidance for the planning and design process of the project. This includes conducting site assessments, designing document, drawings, technical specifications, cost estimation and timeline to ensure quality, constructability and compliance with UN Women’s infrastructure review committee.
• Provide technical advice and guidance for implementation of small-scale infrastructure activities ensuring compliance quality, health, safety, social and environmental standards of the UN.
• Lead in developing a tender’s terms of reference and other related documents.
• Oversee and provide supervision to the selected construction contractors to ensure adherence to the approved designs, contracts and technical specifications. This will be conducted through a regular site visit/field supervision.
• Monitor progress against construction schedules and budgets, proactively identifying risks, delays and potential cost overruns and implementing approved corrective measures.

Final Products and Deliverables

• Site assessment report, outlining a clear scope of work, technical specifications, the cost estimates, and timeline for the proposed small scale infrastructure activities
• Periodic site supervision reports documenting progress, quality compliance and issues identified, risk mitigation and recommendation for corrective actions where needed.
• Bi-monthly progress reports detailing implementation status agreed timelines and budgets
• Final inspection report confirming compliance with approved designs, technical standards, health and safety requirements and environmental standards.
• Documentation of completed infrastructure works, including photos and handover recommendations.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

The expected number of workdays for each deliverable will be discussed between the consultant and UN Women on a case-by-case basis. Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of a deliverable or as agreed between the consultant and UN Women.

With UN Women’s guidance, the consultant might also engage with government officials, multi and bilateral donors, and the identified construction company. A workstation will be provided to the consultant to ensure effective consultation and support. The Consultant will bring his/her own personal computer to conduct this assignment. With the facilitation of the programme team, the consultant will also be expected to engage with external stakeholders.

Schedule of Payments

Respect for Diversity

Integrity

Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues

Accountability

Creative Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Inclusive Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Leading by Example

• Strong knowledge and technical expertise in construction management, civil engineering, site assessment and infrastructure project implementation.
• Sound knowledge of gender-responsive infrastructure planning, design, and delivery, with the ability to integrate gender considerations into infrastructure projects to enhance accessibility, safety, and inclusivity.
• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office and with stakeholders through leadership and personal example.
• The capacity to liaise with a range of stakeholders, especially government officials, to build rapport, working relationships, and exchange information in order to mobilize support and collaborative action.

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FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge and technical expertise in construction management, civil engineering, site assessment and infrastructure project implementation.
• Sound knowledge of gender-responsive infrastructure planning, design, and delivery, with the ability to integrate gender considerations into infrastructure projects to enhance accessibility, safety, and inclusivity.
• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office and with stakeholders through leadership and personal example.
• The capacity to liaise with a range of stakeholders, especially government officials, to build rapport, working relationships, and exchange information in order to mobilize support and collaborative action.

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related fields or

• Minimum 2 years progressively responsible relevant experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects or infrastructure project management or similar fields.
• Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects is required.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control is preferred.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and engagement including government counterparts, international organizations and other stakeholders involved in infrastructure projects is an asset

Languages

• Fluency in Khmer and English is required.

Note

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

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