UNON Project Coordinator - Temporary Jobs in Kenya

UNON Project Coordinator - Temporary Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN Headquarters in Africa supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordinator System (RCS), as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services.

This position is located within the Facilities Management and Transportation Section (FMTS) at the UN Nairobi duty station, with the specific focus on the overall project coordination of current projects related to the repurposing, renovation, refurbishment and or upgrade of existing buildings and associated outdoor spaces throughout the UNON complex.

The position will be multi-faceted, and the project coordinator will be expected to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the assigned project/s under development related to building design, space planning, building interiors and associated outdoor spaces, in close collaboration with the in house facilities management technical teams, any outsourced professional consultancy firm/s expertise, as well as oversight of building interior related refurbishment works on site.

Dependent on the final project briefs, and decisions by section management, it may be that all or portions of the design, drawings, tender document production and or construction administration of these projects will be outsourced to external consultancy firms. Should this be the case, the incumbent will be expected to coordinate and supervise the external project consultants.

Within delegated authority, and under the supervision of the Chief FMTS and or the delegated section manager/s, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

General Coordination and Management:

Develops the project brief/ terms of reference in line with section management and or other relevant UNON client departments (if decided, prepares the required procurement related documentation for tender for external consultants);

Prepares (or works with externally appointed consultants to) design concepts in line with the individual project briefs provided. Develops a basic cost plan, project program/ schedule and prepares any graphic presentations of the design concept;

Liaises with other UNON departments, the on-site contracted service providers and as required with related disciplines such as UNON externally appointed project consultants, i.e. engineering/ cost estimation services and UNON in-house electrical/ mechanical specialists and ICT providers to ensure proposals are completed to international standards and best practice;

Translates (or with the externally appointed consultants to) design concepts into and prepares technical/ construction drawings including layouts, details, schedules and in conjunction with related disciplines, specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates to sufficient level for tender and construction purposes;

As necessary supports the tender process, attends bidders conferences, prepares meeting minutes and as part of the UNON committee evaluates bids received;

Plans and programs (or works with the externally appointed consultants to) the renovation and refurbishment works to facilitate smooth running of the project and compliance with project deadlines, liaises with the appropriate UNON functions regards relocation, decanting, swing space, disposal, etc.;

Liaises with the appointed contractor and relevant internal UNON departments regarding site access, security arrangements, personnel and delivery clearances, receiving and inspection;

Monitors and supervises works (or works with the externally appointed consultants to) on site to ensure compliance with projects drawings, bills of quantities and specifications. Undertakes inspections, holds and prepares site meeting minutes, issues instructions and ensures works are completed according to schedule on time and to the required standards of workmanship and finish;

Maintains project records including contractual, correspondence, meeting minutes, site progress reports, change orders, shop/ as built drawings, samples, valuations/ interim payments and final accounts, etc.;

Reviews progress valuations/ interim payments. Ensures adherence to the approved project budget, contractual requirements and change order procedures. Reviews and reconciles project final accounts;

Manages and ensures completion of project close out documents, as built drawings etc. Prepare snag lists, monitors and ensures rectification of any snags or defects in good time;

Project Specific Coordination and Management:

Interior Architecture, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) design concepts:

Executes detailed studies for the renovation of specific areas of the existing buildings and new facilities such as the outdoor office pods, redevelopment and repurposing of the existing buildings and including development of interior concepts, space planning, drawings of plans, sections and technical details, integrating environmental initiatives and modern technologies; Coordinates and checks the work of interior design, architectural and engineering consultants.

Renovation and Refurbishment/ Upgrade projects:

Executes detailed condition surveys and uses this as basis for developing periodical maintenance plans; Coordinates and checks the work of interior design, architectural and engineering consultants;

Design services related to the renovation and refurbishment/ upgrade works:
Studies interior, architectural and space planning solutions with consultants and specialized companies; Prepares preliminary design and feasibility studies and makes cost estimates; Drafts scopes of work, bills of quantity, technical specifications and cost estimates; Sits in technical panels for the evaluation of technical bids and proposals;

Site supervision related to the renovation and refurbishment/ upgrade works:
Supervises construction and renovation works executed by contractors; Monitors quality of contracted services and the respect of time schedules; Prepares reports and checks payments; Coordinates works of various contractors and in-house service teams;

Coordination with other UN departments such as Procurement, Facilities Management, Property Management, Budget & Finance, ICT, Safety & Security, etc.

Performs other duties as required.

Education

Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in architecture, interior design or another related field, is required. A first-level university degree in the mentioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in design, supervision of construction works, building Renovation and refurbishment, space planning and management is required.

Experience in design, technical specification, preparation of bills of quantities and related estimates for building interior works is required.

Experience in supervising multi-disciplinary construction teams is required.

Working experience in, and knowledge of the local market in Kenya is required.

Experience in using AutoCAD, Revit or other similar 3D related software is required.

Experience working with the UN or other similar international organizations carrying out related duties, is desirable.

2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNON Project Coordinator - Temporary Jobs in Kenya

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