UNOPS is in the advanced stages of negotiations with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement, Zimbabwe and IFAD to support the implementation of rehabilitation work for two irrigation schemes in Manicaland province, namely Romsley and Cashel Valley. Under this project funded by IFAD, UNOPS will be responsible for the delivery of designs and quality delivery of reconstruction of these irrigation schemes and the management, monitoring, and oversight of the project implementation.

2. Background Information - Job-specific

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Lead Engineers, the Engineer Interns will use their technical expertise as required to assist in supervising and coordinating site activities.

The interns will be required to deliver high quality products to tight deadlines. Additionally, the interns will also closely collaborate with other project team members.

The interns will be responsible to abide by the security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

The internship's learning opportunities are:

• Apply, expand and consolidate their engineering knowledge in a real working environment.
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• Active participation in the supervision and coordination of site activities.
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• Participate in the revision, cleaning and maintenance of the spatial database produced for the project.
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• Learn from real situations how to work in a team and deliver quality products within set timeframes.
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• Learning through practical experience.
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• Understanding of international organisations' project management practices.
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• Knowledge of UNOPS project management systems, including online platforms and Google Suite.
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• Exposure to UNOPS Zimbabwe projects.

** Functional Responsibilities

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Specifically, the engineering interns will be responsible for the following tasks under the close supervision and guidance of the Lead Engineers:

• Assist in performing/reviewing design works of buildings, roads, bridges, water & sanitation systems, irrigation systems, energy supply networks and other structures to the Design standards.
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• Assist in supervising the works on site on a daily basis.
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• Assist in collating feedback and preparing reports.

Technical tasks:

• Assist in preparing/reviewing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
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• Assist in preparing comprehensive design documentation that will include and not limited to Design report, drawings, specifications, design review checklist, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing using latest design software and Codes.
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• Assist Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects and scheduling of tasks.
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• Assist in ensuring the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
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• Assist in timely delivery of the expected outputs.
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• Assist in producing bills of quantities of the proposed works.
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• Assist in carrying out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
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• Assist in the supervision of construction works.
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• Assist in preparing daily site logs and health & safety logs.
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• Assist in carrying inspection of works and recording such inspection at specific milestones during the life of the construction in line with the projects’ specifications.
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• Assist in witnessing and recording quality control checks (such as concrete slump test, sampling of cubes, crushing of cubes, spacing/number/size and cover of reinforcement, etc., vibrating of concrete, etc.).
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• Assist in the preparation of site progress reports including images and videos as required.
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• Assist in following up project progress versus planned schedule and raise any deviation with supervisors.
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• Assist in coordinating the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.

** Education

• Must be enrolled in a University Degree Programme in Civil, Structural, Agriculture Engineering or other relevant Engineering Programme from an accredited university.
• Applicants who have graduated from such studies within the last three years will also be considered eligible for the position.

** Experience

While no professional experience is required for an internship, experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage.

** Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset.

** Competencies

Integrity and Inclusion - Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Partnering - Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).