Engineer Intern
Graduate Trainee Jobs
- UNOPS - United Nations Office…
- Expires 28 Jun 2021
- Bulawayo
- Internship
Job Description
Duration6 months with possibility of extension
Application period10-Jun-2021 to 28-Jun-2021
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Background Information - Job-specific
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Lead Engineers, the Engineer Interns will use their technical expertise as required to assist in supervising and coordinating site activities.
The interns will be required to deliver high quality products to tight deadlines. Additionally, the interns will also closely collaborate with other project team members.
The interns will be responsible to abide by the security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Additional Considerations
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
Specifically, the engineering interns will be responsible for the following tasks under the close supervision and guidance of the Lead Engineers:
• Assist in performing/reviewing design works of buildings, roads, bridges, water & sanitation systems, irrigation systems, energy supply networks and other structures to the Design standards.
• Assist in supervising the works on site on a daily basis.
• Assist in collating feedback and preparing reports.
Technical tasks:
• Assist in preparing/reviewing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive design documentation that will include and not limited to Design report, drawings, specifications, design review checklist, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing using latest design software and Codes.
• Assist Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects and scheduling of tasks.
• Assist in ensuring the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
• Assist in timely delivery of the expected outputs.
• Assist in producing bills of quantities of the proposed works.
• Assist in carrying out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
• Assist in the supervision of construction works.
• Assist in preparing daily site logs and health & safety logs.
• Assist in carrying inspection of works and recording such inspection at specific milestones during the life of the construction in line with the projects’ specifications.
• Assist in witnessing and recording quality control checks (such as concrete slump test, sampling of cubes, crushing of cubes, spacing/number/size and cover of reinforcement, etc., vibrating of concrete, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation of site progress reports including images and videos as required.
• Assist in following up project progress versus planned schedule and raise any deviation with supervisors.
• Assist in coordinating the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Must be enrolled in a University Degree Programme in Civil, Structural, Agriculture Engineering or other relevant Engineering Programme from an accredited university.
• Applicants who have graduated from such studies within the last three years will also be considered eligible for the position.
Experience
While no professional experience is required for an internship, experience in the construction industry will be an added advantage.
Languages
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of other UN languages will be considered an asset.
