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For every child, the right to safety
The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022โ2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020โ2024, the National Development Strategy 2015โ2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.
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Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief WASH (Climate, Energy and Environment for Children), the Construction Specialist P3 will be responsible for managing and monitoring all construction activities in the Country Office (WASH, School, Health Centers infrastructures, etc.) and providing technical support to UNICEF Programmes/Operations on construction and rehabilitation activities. The selected individual will play a pivotal role in strengthening construction efforts across all relevant programme sectors, ensuring greater coherence, technical quality, and alignment with UNICEF standards and national priorities. His/her contribution will be key to enhancing cross-sectoral collaboration and building institutional capacity in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of construction activities.
This is a temporary appointment post for 364 days.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Preparation of construction annual workplan Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes/Operations and coordination with Government counterparts Preparation of design and technical documents Support to procurement processes Capacity building and technical assistance to partners on construction Monitoring construction projectsIf you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:ย ย Construction Specialist P3.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will haveโฆ
Minimum requirements:
Education:
An advanced university degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant area, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelorโs) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required.ย ย A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in construction project management, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required, preferably in the WASH sector, and preferably in developing countries. Proven experience in managing end-to-end construction projects within public procurement frameworks, including contract administration, stakeholder coordination, contractor oversight (scope, quality, timelines), financial management (cost control, budgeting, variations, invoicing), dispute resolution, and preferably holding FIDIC or equivalent certification is required. Demonstrated experience working with government counterparts on the planning, implementation, and monitoring of construction programmes, including alignment with national standards and policies, coordination with line ministries and local authorities, capacity-building of public institutions, and facilitation of government-led oversight and ownership of infrastructure projects is required.Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.Desirables:
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.ย Understanding of UNICEF procurement policies will be a strong asset. Understanding of development and humanitarian work especially in the Mozambican context or similar will be an asset. Emergency experience is an advantage. Knowledge of Portuguese (local language of the duty station) and/or another official UN language is considered as an asset.For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEFโs Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post areโฆ
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with othersย
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.ย The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer aย wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks andย reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
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Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidatesย are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally requiredย to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.ย
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Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEFโs Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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