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Under the overall supervision of the Peer review stream lead in Nairobi, Kenya the Mechanical Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to deliver any analysis and or designs assigned, cost estimates for mechanical works, conduct assessments and or monitor site works, undertake commissioning and provide high quality related documentation. He or she will be responsible for ensuring high quality and on time delivery. The projects may be in international locations.

Role Purpose

The TSU is a business unit for the Multi-Country office and comes under the direction of the Director for East and Southern Africa Multi Country Office (ESAMCO).

The team is looking to expand its pool of Mechanical Engineering Retainers, and the Mechanical Engineer (retainer) shall be called on on an ad-hoc basis to support various projects in desktop and site assessments, technical design development and or review of technical documentation for proposed installations, procurement support and design support on a range of projects.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The incumbent will be responsible for the following substantive tasks. The tasks would include the following but not limited to:

Conduct site assessments of mechanical components of works Recommend sustainable and cost effective solutions Carry out analysis using own software and report on results Collaborate with other disciplines and provide comprehensive design, drawing, specification and bills of quantity information to UNOPS standards to be included in contract documentation Provide technical support in tender evaluations of mechanical works Site visits to monitor of installation of the mechanical services on projects Review the design of mechanical services of projects;The consultant will work from home, providing all engineering software and hardware required and be prepared to travel to any site in or around the countries as required and as UNDSS permits.

An agreed task order including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by the Technical Services Unit and the Mechanical Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. He/she is responsible for ensuring timeous delivery of mechanical services as defined in the task order

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Technical tasks:

Conduct comprehensive site assessments and desk reviews and collate data into high quality reports with associated recommended actions and budgets Conduct mechanical systems analysis using own software to clearly inform or support design solutions where required Prepare accurate and energy and water efficient designs that are practically implementable. Provide technical input to procurement specifications and analysis of tender returns to support the procurement team Produce comprehensive and accurate mechanical bills of quantity, maintaining up to date rates for estimating purposes Verify technical specifications of mechanical products, apparatus, services and associated quality material Liaise with contractors regarding testing of installed mechanical equipment in order to verify their quality as being an integral part of both design and manufacture. Check and approve material and equipment incorporated in the works. Measure, check, and record the executed works against payment requests submitted contractors and review measurement sheets for the periodic payment of the work. Liaise with the UNOPS Electrical Engineer on electrical engineering consultants commissioned to support designs works for construction. Produce high quality and accurate Mechanical Engineering design reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantity Prepare estimates and prices for new project development works. Prepare Snag List for final project checking, prior to handover. Manage and supervise final commissioning and handover documents to clients. Ensure as-built drawings and maintenance manuals for the finished materials used in the works. Administrative and knowledge sharing Keep files and records of the design process and decisions made. Using the UNOPS TSU online folder structure and chosen platform (google suite), deliver and file all documents Participate in knowledge sharing activities to capture best practice and lessons learned.

An agreed task order including the scope, deliverables and the maximum time duration will be agreed upon by the Technical Services Unit and the Biomedical Engineer prior to commencement of each and every assignment. He/she is responsible for ensuring timeous delivery of services as defined in the task order

Education Requirements

Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience ORMaster’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required Full member status registration with a recognized professional engineering body is required

Required

Experience Requirements

Required minimum 4 years’ experience in analysis, preparing designs, specifications, BOQs, site monitoring and coordination of mechanical engineering installation works, such as:Air conditioning and ventilation systems;Water supply and drainage systems;Firefighting systems;Lift installations;Gas distribution systems;Ability to work to meet tight schedules in a busy environment and varied cultural context. Good team player attitude. Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent written and spoken English and French.
Desired

Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.