Vacancy Announcement - Construction Officer, NOB, TA, Kano, Nigeria #136816 (364 days)

## 📋 Missions principales
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, Commitment. Organization Context The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. How can you make a difference ?   The Construction Officer reports to the Project Manager in Health Section in line with the Country Office (CO) organisational structure and is responsible for coordinating construction activities. Key responsibilities include planning, supporting procurement processes, preparing technical documentation, ensuring quality assurance, and monitoring construction works onsite. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Health and Supply/Operations teams to define construction interventions that meet programme objectives and deliver tangible results for children, while providing technical guidance and advisory support to Government counterparts and partners on construction project management. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks: Summary of key functions/accountabilities Below is a summary of key functions and accountabilities: Prepare design and technical documentation, demonstrating awareness of emergency and resource-constrained contexts and applicable response procedures. Provide support to the procurement process, including the evaluation of contract bids.  Monitor construction projects through site visits and progress reporting, ensuring high standards of quality control and quality assurance throughout the construction process. Prepare and compile information required for the annual construction work plan, covering regular activities, ongoing projects, and initiatives in the pipeline. Collaborate with UNICEF Programme and Operations teams for project needs and coordinate effectively with relevant Government counterparts. 1. Construction Design Development and Technical Compliance Assist the development and verification of technical designs, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and technical specifications for construction, incorporating engineering and safety risk assessments during the design phase, as well as ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with programme and construction requirements, ecoefficiency, and accessibility standards. Assist in assessing the structural suitability and integrity of proposed designs through the use of appropriate engineering software for structural analysis and simulation (e.g. load, stress, and stability analysis), ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements. Assist in preparing the scope of construction works in accordance with Programme and Operations requirements, available budget, and site constraints; define technical milestones and deliverables and payment modalities for construction. Ensure all designs comply with national infrastructure regulations and government standards, considering local climate, natural disaster risks, and child safety requirements; reference applicable international building standards for any elements not addressed by local regulations. Ensure compliance with UNICEF technical standards and requirements, including those established by the Programme Division (PD), DFAM, and other relevant UNICEF norms. Assist Programme section in responding to emergency construction needs, in line with established emergency response procedures. Apply UNICEF norms and standards including child-friendly principles, accessibility, MOSS, MORSS, and other relevant guidelines to all construction projects, taking into account the local environment and available materials. Coordinate with the DFAM Field Support Unit to ensure compliance with green building standards where required. Coordinate with design firms and government counterparts to secure all necessary permits prior to the commencement of construction activities. 2. Procurement and Contract Support Provide support to the Supply section in preparing Local Purchase Authorization (LPA) requests and CRC submissions, including preparation and submission of all supporting documents related to construction activities. Prepare tender documents for construction works and engineering services, participate companies, present the technical aspects of the tender, and respond to technical queries raised by bidders throughout the procurement process. Conduct market surveys to identify potential construction companies and engineering firms and prepare the terms of reference required for establishing local Long-Term Arrangements (LTAs) for engineering services, including design and site supervision. 3. Construction Monitoring, Supervision, and Contract Management Assist in organising pre-mobilisation and on-site kick-off meetings for construction with engineering firms and relevant stakeholders, including the government counterparts. Assist in developing and implementing a technical monitoring and supervision plan for construction and conduct daily monitoring and supervision of construction activities through regular site visits, including joint monitoring with relevant government technical services and the Project Management Team (PMT); track progress against construction milestones, review site supervision reports to ensure compliance with norms, standards, and timelines, and verify quality and adherence to health and safety standards on-site. Assist in developing and implementing a project-specific technical construction quality control and quality assurance plan to ensure that work quality, progress, and the performance of engineering firms and construction companies meet the required standards throughout the project; apply a multi-layered approach to supervision and quality assurance, including documented hold and inspection points where applicable. Assist in managing and documenting all variation orders systematically, including reviewing requests, assessing cost and schedule impacts, obtaining necessary approvals, and maintaining accurate records to ensure transparency and compliance with project requirements. Identify and assess potential risks for