Functional Responsibilities

The functions/duties/key results of the assignment
The incumbent will operate under the direct supervision of Project Managers, Head of Programmes, Programme Management Advisor or their assignees, and in close coordination with the Programme and Partnerships teams, providing technical expertise to support mechanical systems design (HVAC and Plumbing), works supervision, and documentation tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality design documentation, effectiveness, transparency, and integrity, while ensuring that site work complies with technical requirements, specifications, timelines, budget constraints, and HSSE standards. The incumbent will utilize specialized Mechanical Engineering software and applications.
Primary Responsibilities Include:

1. Design and Documentation Support

•Participate in preparing needs assessments for buildings and infrastructure, focusing on mechanical systems (HVAC and Plumbing), producing detailed reports.
•Contribute to the preparation and review of HVAC and plumbing system design components for projects.
•Support in developing and reviewing Terms of Reference (ToRs), technical specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities (BoQs), cost estimations, design calculations, and drawings related to HVAC and plumbing systems.
•Assist in preparing tender documents for consultancy, supply, and construction works, contributing to the evaluation of proposals.
•Conduct technical reviews of HVAC and plumbing designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable international standards.

2. Works Execution Coordination Support

•Collaborate with project team members to support project planning, scheduling, and integrated design development for HVAC and plumbing systems.
•Conduct site inspection visits and support in preparing detailed site visit reports, noting progress, issues, and photographic documentation (before, during, and after), along with lessons learned.
•Support in overseeing contract deliverables, ensuring they align with contract terms, high international standards, and UNOPS requirements for HVAC and plumbing installations.
•Participate in coordinating system testing, commissioning, training, and final handover of HVAC and plumbing systems to beneficiaries.

Skills

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

•A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university is required.
•Membership in the Lebanese Order of Engineers (Beirut or Tripoli) is mandatory.
•Possession of Project Management Certificates is an asset.

Work Experience

•A minimum of two years of experience in the design or supervision of HVAC and plumbing systems is required.
•Experience in the design of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, and associated infrastructure is required.
•Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
•Demonstrated ability to use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is highly desirable.
•Experience in scheduling software, particularly Primavera and/or MS Project, is highly desirable.
•Work experience with an international organization and/or UN Agencies is highly regarded.

Certifications (Desirable)
The below certificates are highly desirable:

•System modeling and analysis tools (e.g., HAP for HVAC, CADWorx Plant Professional,)
•Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)
•Plumbing Design Certification (CPD).

Languages

•Fluency and communication skills in English and Arabic are required.
•Working knowledge of the French Language is an asset

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA Individual Contractual Agreement (Retainer)
Contract level: LICA 8
Contract duration: One year

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Application period: 18-Dec-2024 to 01-Jan-2025