ANNEX II - UNOPS

Having a sound understanding of road ancillary features and how best to practically apply them in a
post-conflict environment;
Considering the economy of recommendations in order to achieve best value for money against the
effectiveness of recommended road structures;
Sourcing, researching, analyzing and documenting historical hydrological information from
Ministries, NGO’s, UN Agencies and Communities. Using this information for drainage design and
construction recommendations to the design personnel;
Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the UNOPS Project Manager.
Technical Support: The Drainage Engineer is responsible for contributing to Capacity Building on the part of
UNOPS by:
Recommending to the projects’ design teams on design improvements for common drainage and
retaining structures;
Providing on-site advice to the UNOPS engineering teams and contracted firms for drainage and
retaining features;
Collating and documenting base information (particularly historical data) for drainage design and
construction recommendations;
Reporting:
The Drainage Engineer will report to the UNOPS Project Manager but may also be required provide
individual and specific reports to Project Engineers.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Masters or equivalent degree in the related field; additional years of relevant work experience in
combination with a relevant bachelor’s degree may substitute for the requirement for a master’s
degree;
Profound knowledge of hydrology and water patterns;
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in road construction projects;
Excellent written and spoken English;
Proven ability to work as part of a team and excellent management skills;
Willingness to travel to remote and isolated areas, especially into regions deemed to be high to
extreme risk for safety and security;
Previous UN experience would be an advantage.
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DEMINING SUPERVISOR (ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)
General description of duties:
The Demining Supervisor will provide the Project with quality demining services and advice for effective
implementation of the assigned projects. The Demining Supervisor will be required to travel throughout the
Country of Service to oversee conformance of the demining operations with IMAS and the Country specific
Mine Action Standards.
Responsibilities:
Exercise supervisory skills over all demining activities as directed by UNOPS and keeping oversight
on all UNOPS demining activities throughout the Country of Service;
Develop, manage and control the Mine Action location for the road reconstruction allocated;
Regular liaison and coordination of actions with the road reconstruction contracted firm;
Develop and implement the Survey and Clearance Workplans to ensure that clearance remains ahead
of the road reconstruction teams;
Monitor all mine action operations related to the reconstruction of the road to ensure adherence to
the Statement of Works, the Survey and Clearance Workplan, IMAS and the Country specific Mine
Action Standards;
Request for additional resources and assets to ensure timely completion of the work plan, whenever
necessary;
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