Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader the incumbent shall be responsible for the following duties:
* Apply standard engineering Practices and precedents in the construction, maintenance, repair and liquidation of structures and facilities;
* Apply commonly used engineering calculations, Practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the construction or repair of buildings, roads, bridges, field defences, and other related structures and activities in the field;
* Conduct preliminary site-investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for building site selection;
* Assist in developing technical data regarding materials, size dimensions, quantities and costs to be incorporated into formal specifications;
* Estimate cost of repairs to damaged buildings, facilities and systems in order to determine whether repairs or replacement are feasible;
* Liaise with other engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialised phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems through exchange and comparison of data;
* Conduct investigations to develop improved construction techniques;
* Produce cost estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions;
* Analyze project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources;
* Perform other duties as required.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering projects, including at least two years at the international level. Knowledge of methodologies for project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering compliance standards is essential. Previous experience in peacekeeping missions and proven ability in analytical work is beneficial. A similar combination of both headquarters and other field engineering experience would also be considered.

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