Background Information - Job-specific

Following devastation caused to life,
livelihoods and property by Cyclone Idai i...

Following devastation caused to life,
livelihoods and property by Cyclone Idai in March 2019, the World Bank has
allocated up to US$ 75 million to finance a recovery programme for the affected locations in Zimbabwe. The
programme addresses both early and mid-term recovery needs in multiple sectors
(livelihoods, health, education, agriculture). UNOPS has been requested to
establish multiple projects in Zimbabwe to assist with the recovery of the
selected areas in Zimbabwe that were most affected by the cyclone.

Position Background

Under the overall supervision of the Senior
Programme Manage, the position will be based
in Harare, Zimbabwe and will support the Lead Engineers in all activities in
both Chipinge and Chimanimani.

Functional Responsibilities

Function
/ Expected Results: Analytical and Technical support;

Assist the L...

Function
/ Expected Results: Analytical and Technical support;

• Assist the Lead
  Engineers in the roll out of the Environmental and Social Management Framework
  in consultation with the Project Management Unit (PIU).
• Be the focal point
  for all Health and Safety matters and assist the Lead Engineers in developing
  the HS plan.
• Help the Lead
  Engineers coordinate the environmental and social screening processes of
  site-specific activities conducted by the UNOPS C.I. Chipinge and Chimanimani
  Office.
• Monitoring and
  reporting of site-specific ESMPs for activities conducted by the UNOPS field
  Offices.
• Assist in coordination
  of the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Environmental and Social
  Management Tools including Labor Management Procedures (LMP), Gender Based
  Violence Action Plan, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Prevention Action Plan and
  Child Protection Action Plan.
• Carry out a series
  of spot checks to ensure mitigation measures are properly implemented in line
  with the guideline.
• In collaboration
  with the Reporting and M&E Associate, compile weekly, monthly, quarterly
  and/or annual reports on Environmental and Social as per outline in the ESMP or
  may be required by the Project Manager.
• Handle additional
  assignments as directed by the Project Manager.

Function
/ Expected Results: Representation, Operations, Management and Implementation;

• Identify
  challenges, opportunities, priorities and needs for the implementation of the
  site specific ESMPs.
• Assist the PM and
  Lead Engineers in reviewing and assessing products/services provided by
  consultants and experts counterparts.
• Advice on
  administrative measures and actions required for ensuring the compliance with
  requirements set in the site specific ESMPs.
• Prepare reports to
  be submitted to the PIU and other stakeholders.

Function
/ Expected Results: Capacity Building;

• Provide technical
  support to the UNOPS C.I. field Offices and field engineers.
• Carry out training
  and capacity building on Health and Safety matters, environmental and social
  management tools and plans, for staff, contractors and community Workers.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Completion of secondary
school certificate is required
Fi...

Education

• Completion of secondary
  school certificate is required
• First University Degree in
  environmental and social studies or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not
  required

Experience

• A Minimum of 6 years experience is defined as
  experience in Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Health & Safety Management is required
• Experience in Environmental law is required
• Experience working with national governments is required
• Knowledge of Zimbabwe government Environmental
  assessment process and procedure is essential
• Experience in infrastructure and interacting with civil society organisations is an asset
• Computer literacy
  is an asset

Language

• Fluency in written and oral English language is required

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
Applications ...

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

• The position is based in a family duty station.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA6
...

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA6
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’