Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Intern - Architect/Civil Engineer, Lusaka, Zambia

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Intern - Architect/Civil Engineer
Location : Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Application Deadline : 30-Jun-15
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
01-Jul-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : Three Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : Six Months
Background
To assist the Premises Manager with the execution of the construction work for the Cafeteria structures at both the UN House and Annex premise located in Zambia, housing the UNICEF, UNDP, UNFFA and UNDSS Agencies.
The work will involve the management of construction works for new UN Cafeteria located in the UN compounds, in the absence of the principal architect by supervising the site, responding/copying with the contractor's queries and selecting materials. Thereafter ensure that the principal architect is fully appraised verbally, and in writing, of the daily proceedings/works at the designated site.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) Premises Project Manager, the intern will work closely with the Common Services team to undertake the following tasks:
  • To supervise and monitor the civil works to be carried out at the designated site within the UN premises;
  • Assist in ensuring quality assurance, monitoring and reporting the implementation of engineering and architectural project activities;
  • To assist in monitoring and analyzing of the operating environment of civil works;
  • To assist in supervising at least two construction sites together with the Premises Project Manager;
  • To assist the Project Manager in ensuring that the Contractor adheres to the technical drawings and advice correction when these are deviated from;
  • Assist the Project Manager in the process of selecting construction material, going to the specialized shops and reaching better solutions for the construction site;
  • Making a daily report of the situation.
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