Independent Contractor – Office Re-modeling Project Coordinator, Beijing, China
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Job no: 539165
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: China
Categories: Supply/Logistics, Consultancy
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, care
In 2017 – 2018, UNICEF Office completed the remodeling projects of converting the previous canteen into a multi-function conference room and modernizing the back building to accommodate the growth of Programme staff. The open spaced back building also brings significant improvement to staffs’ working environment.
Because of the above experience, UNICEF decided to prioritize the remodeling of the rest of the areas in the compound (front building, annex and other temporary structures) as one of its annual priorities in 2021, aiming to improve the overall working environment and staff satisfaction.
How can you make a difference?
This 11.5 month assignment is to support the Supply team, especially the Supply & Procurement Specialist on effective communication, project management and quality control to the project so by the end of the year 90% of the targeted activities can be satisfactorily accomplished.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Stages | Responsibilities |
1.Interior Design Stage |
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2.Tender and Contract Award Stage |
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3.Project Management /Construction Stage |
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4.Project Close-out Stage |
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To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum Academic Qualifications required and disciplines
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration or other relevant area.
- Specialized experience in remodeling works is an advantage.
Knowledge/Experience/Expertise/Skills required
- At least five years of progressively work experience in engineering or construction field, including some experience in project coordination and site superintendence.
- Detail-oriented character is critical.
- Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time management.
- Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset.
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
- Good command of both Chinese and English as working language.
- A native who familiars with processes and procedures of Design-Build construction projects is preferred
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Advertised: China Standard Time
Deadline: China Standard Time
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