Job: Draftsman

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan 
Deadline: Sunday, 20 October 2013 

Description

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Pakistan

Pakistan

UNOPS has been supporting projects in Pakistan for more than 15 years and in 2010 opened a new office in Islamabad to support the post-flood relief and recovery effort. UNOPS in Pakistan implements projects in the following thematic areas:

• Early recovery and reconstruction of community infrastructure
• Project management and related monitoring and verification
• Community development
• Gender justice and women's empowerment
• Procurement

Background Information - Job-specific

The floods of 2010 in Swat were devastating and several public infrastructures on Swat River. Saudi Funds for Development have signed a contribution agreement with UNOPS under which, UNOPS is to manage the Construction and Repair of Suspension Bridges Project in Kalam and Madyan (Dist: SWAT)

The principle objective of this project is to assist the people of Kalam and Madyan by Construction and Repair of Suspension Bridges washed away in the floods.

Functional Responsibilities

Prepare the Autocad Drawings for construction of suspension bridges and irrigation canals under supervision of senior engineer/project manager. Construction Drawings:

• Preparing profile of sites topography;
• Preparing Architectural and Structural Drawings for construction;
• Estimate the quantities from drawings;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisors

Final Product

• Ensure the drawings are complete as required

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education Engineering or construction related diploma with AutoCAD certification

Work Experience At least 4-5 years of relevant experience.

Competencies

• Use of computer with word/excel software isrequired;
• Good understanding of written and oral English is essential
• Work effectively in a team and under pressure in a given time frame.
• Modelling in 3D will be an added advantage

Contract type, level and duration[Please delete this paragraph and insert here information on the contract type (ICA, staff), the contract level (for example I-ICA 2, P3, Local ICA Support, etc.) and the contract duration (for fixed-term contracts the appropriate wording is usually 'one year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'). Contract type: Local ICA Contract level: Local ICA Support (Retainer Contract) Contract duration:till 31st May 2014 For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• 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.
• For staff positions 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.

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