The main objective of the consultancy is to ensure that the water and sanitation works being carried out with UNICEF support are in line with the best engineering practices. There are two elements to the consultancy to allow that objective to be achieved:
To provide expert advice and assistance including for technical assessments for civil works as well as equipment (e.g. chlorinators, pumps, pipes, water tanks) and preparation of BoQ for water and sanitation infrastructure; and
To ensure that the construction works adhere to quality standards, designs, BoQs and specifications through regular supervision of construction work and reporting back to UNICEF on status, progress and challenges.
The Consultant will be required to travel throughout Zambia on need basis. However, the services of the consultant will only be used on need basis. The consultant will not travel to the sites unless a travel plan
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- A Master’s degree in civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, groundwater engineering or a related field;
- At least eight years’ relevant experience including in design/supervision of water and sanitation infrastructure including piped water supply, boreholes and sanitation infrastructure
- Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written);
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multi-cultural settings and teams, and to deliver high-quality results within expected time frames; and
- Experience of working in African countries, especially in Zambia
- Familiar with UNICEF WASH
- Ability to make own arrangements at the district level in Zambia
- Engineers registered with the professional body is a strengthen
