The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.\u00a0 Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.\u00a0 With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, where they need it.\u00a0 By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.<\/p>\n
UNOPS Ghana Operational Hub (GHOH), located in Accra, Ghana is responsible for projects in Anglophone West Africa, covering Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. GHOH is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with a subset of the regional portfolio of engagements, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners\u2019 sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Transport\/Traffic Engineer (Retainer)<\/strong><\/p>\n Functional Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the overall supervision of the Senior Infrastructure Advisor, the Transport\/Traffic Engineer will give his\/her technical expertise as required to manage and co-ordinate any designs assigned and related documentation works. He or she is responsible for managing staff under his\/her supervision and ensure high quality design documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. The projects may be in national and or international locations.<\/p>\n Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collate feedback and prepare consultation\/assessment reports. An agreed TOR including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by UNOPS-GHOH and the Transport\/Traffic Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. The Transport\/Traffic Engineer shall give his\/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any design assigned and related documentation works. He\/she is responsible for performing high quality design and documentation of projects which is to be carried out on time as per the agreed task.<\/p>\n Monitoring and Progress Controls:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Provide analysis and design of transportation-related facilities. Final Product<\/strong><\/p>\n Ensure project design and construction quality is high observing local and UN standards applicable and relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.<\/p>\n Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n UNOPS Core Values\/Competencies<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Professionalism Functional Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Education<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Transportation\/Traffic Engineering. Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 7 years of years of relevant working experience with demonstrated capacity to deliver results in an international development environment.Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian\/Development agencies will be well regarded. Language<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Fluency in written and spoken English is required.<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply For the Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested candidate should check below to apply.<\/p>\n Click Here To Apply Online<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 22 August, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[86],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-426","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15506"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15506"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15506\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Perform and Coordinate designs and submissions.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The consultant will be requested to work from home and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries under GHOH as required in accordance with UNDSS restrictions.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare briefs and reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation of comprehensive documentation, specifications, and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work closely with Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review and ensure the documents prepared meets the quality standard requirements.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out services according to the client\u2019s design requirement and as per applicable international standards and codes of practices.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Strong ability in producing and reviewing highway design drawings and specifications.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible non or late delivery prior to the event.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out site inspections and assessments as required, report as required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA\/QC protocols when required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Proactively manage the design\/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Liaise with national and international clients and address requirements when required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate the works and submissions with all other engineering disciplines.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies\/techniques\/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out technical reviews as appropriate.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Review and certify design documentations as a third party independent body when required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Respect for Diversity
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Creativity and innovation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Commitment to continuous Learning
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Organizing and quality
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Results orientation
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Communications skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Teamwork skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Client focus<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good team player attitude.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent written and spoken English.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Applicants with a Bachelor\u2019s degree with 9 years of additional relevant professional experience in civil engineering (transportation, planning, or traffic) or related field may be considered in lieu of the Master\u2019s Degree.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Applicants with Technical\/Professional Diploma Certification with 11 years may well be considered.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Technical proficiency in using MS Office Suite, AutoCAD and in the use of HDM-4 software, RED or similar for transportation\/traffic analysis.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Membership in a recognized engineering body \/ institution is desirable.<\/p>\n