Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.
Working with us
We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.
Diversity
With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
Background Information - Afghanistan
Afghanistan
With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.
The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
We are currently looking for Afghan nationals with a strong sense of professional and social commitment to join the AFCO team as Interns. The Interns will participate in and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of construction implementation as a part of a team of professional engineers. The Interns will support the experienced professionals by assisting them in various design and construction related tasks, while developing their practical engineering skills to help them in future career development. The interns will have access to the UNOPS Learning Zone Platform, enabling them to take short-term learning courses and develop their skills. The interns will also be able to propose / work on innovative approaches or proposing new ways to do things as they may bring new knowledge from University. The Interns will be engaged in activities such as (but not limited to) the following:
Assist in design and preparation of all related documents for constructions works
Site visits with other members of the team to assess the current situation of the construction activities, taking detailed notes and assisting senior team members in preparing reports.
Assist in supervision of site work conducted by Contractors.
Assist in contract management including taking site measurements, contract variations, QA/QC inspections, keeping site records, Health, safety and environmental inspections.
Attending and completing various on-the-job training with focus on Quality Control, Construction Site Management, Cost and Estimation, Health Safety, Social and Environmental Management.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education and Qualifications
Applicants must be (or have been) completing a degree in civil engineering within the last 3 years (before application) from a recognized University in Afghanistan.
Preferred ‘major area/fields’ of such degree studies are building design and construction.
Proficiency in contemporary computer applications is required, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office tools / applications.
Experience:
No specific experience is required for this position.
Language requirement
Fluency in English – both written and oral
Fluency in Dari and Pashto – written and oral
Submission Guideline
Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26942
https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=26942
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