Civil Engineer

BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives
and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and
gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein,
the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and
the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within
their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S.
cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing,
education, and power. Given the disparity faced by women and girls, IRC seeks
to narrow gender inequalities and ensure social inclusion of all vulnerable
groups in broader policies, processes and actions affecting their lives. The
IRC has been working in Ukraine since March 2022, initially supporting
emergency response and early recovery interventions for IDPs affected by the
conflict.

This position will be based in any
of IRC field offices in the East (Dnipro or Kharkiv) with frequent travel
across the country.

Terms Of Reference:
The Project activities
are aimed at Supporting total of six Healthcare Facilities (HCF) still
operating in the conflict affected areas of Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkivska
oblast. HCF will be supported by receiving sustained, comprehensive inputs for
health care delivery, including training of staff, rehabilitation, supportive
supervision, supplies and/or staffing. In particular, the Project is planning a
light rehabilitation of the pre-determined HCFs, in the scope and modality aligned
with IRC strategy and donor requirements.

The project consists of
three parts:
Part 1. Needs
Assessment Review: Evaluate documentation submitted by HCFs and conduct site
visits..
Part 2. Bill of
Quantities (BoQ) Development and Tendering: Prepare BoQs for the upcoming
tendering process for HCF rehabilitation.
Part 3. Supervision of
Rehabilitation: Oversee the implementation of light rehabilitation activities
at each HCF.

For the purposes of
Project implementation, IRC intends to select and conclude a contract with an
individual consultant for the position “Civil Engineer Consultant” (hereinafter
– the Consultant).

ІІ. Objective of the
Assignment
The objective of this
assignment is to provide consultancy services to the Client for the
implementation of light rehabilitation activities of HCF under the Project.

ІІІ. Scope of Service
The Consultant shall provide the following
services and perform the following tasks:
Review of Health facilities Needs Assessment conducted by IRC health team, as well as documentation submitted by HCF.
Conduct visits to all six HCFs, discussing in details the timeframe, specificities of planned light rehabilitation and administrative regulations of cooperation.
Participation in the development of procurement-related documents within the Project and work in close relation with SC including but not limited to the preparation of technical specifications, technical requirements, BoQs, price schedules, ToRs for the selection of design companies, contracts conditions (within Consultant’s scope of competence), as well as preparation of clarifications in response to clarification requests received from prospective bidders any other technical documents as may be required during the procurement process;
Participation in the evaluation of bids/proposals within the procurement of consulting services, works and goods within Consultant’s scope of competence.
Coordinate and monitor the work of design organizations, including during the development and approval of design and estimate documentation, approval of projects, expert review, conducting author’s supervision of light rehab works.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation, including control over the compliance with contracts conditions.
Preparation of periodic reports on the progress of Project activities; analysis of deviations from implementation plans, assessment of risks and proposed risk mitigation measures.
Implementation of other Project-related tasks, assigned by Health Coordinator and SC Coordinator, within Consultant’s scope of competence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Consultant qualifications
shall meet the following minimum requirements:
Higher education in construction or other relevant field;
At least 5-year professional experience in engineering: construction project expertise, supervision of construction works (industrial and civil facilities), development of design and estimate documentation;
Knowledge of Ukrainian laws and regulations in the field of construction;
Skills in working with specialized design and estimate applications;
Availability of a certificate for technical supervision;
Experience of work with state and/or local executive authorities;
Fluent Ukrainian;
Working English;
PC skills (MS Office: MS Word, Excel, Power Point).

Desirable qualifications:
Experience in projects funded by international financial organizations;
Experience in supervising of works contracts for health facility reconstruction/repair.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to
apply.

PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS

The International
Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves and staff from
all kinds of harm, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. It is
committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where
people feel safe. IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who
promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver
the best possible services to our clients.

IRC workers must
adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for
Professional Conduct.  These are
Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these
values, the IRC operates and enforces its safeguarding policies to protect
adult and child clients from any form of exploitation and abuse, including
sexual exploitation and abuse, and its staff from sexual harassment and
violence.

Where misconduct
is alleged, IRC follows a Zero tolerance approach and takes all necessary
actions and corrective measures. IRC investigation unit comprises of experts
and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered
investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are
reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes
available to its staff, partners, and clients.

These commitments
are set out in IRC’s Safeguarding Policies, accessible in English and in
Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies

IRC is an active
member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

We will ensure
that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential
job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.