JOB DESCRIPTION

Background Information – Pakistan

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

In Pakistan, UNOPS aims to make significant strides in promoting sustainable development, aiding the federal and provincial government in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) attainment, and establishing itself as a reliable provider of efficient services for development programming around Climate Adaptation, Basic Service Delivery and Energy Efficiency. Operational since 1999, UNOPS Pakistan (Project Office) is part of the South Asia Multi-Country Office (SAMCO) in the Asia Region.

Background Information – Job-specific

The project “Improved Access to Water and Sanitation Services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh” aims to enhance WASH infrastructure, capacity building, and community resilience in flood-affected areas. The project aims at improving access to clean and safe water, hygiene and sanitation and increasing the resilience of communities affected by floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces

The project is articulated around three main components:

Improve quality and reach of water supply services and increase access to community and household sanitation (Infrastructure);

Provide more effective, gender-responsive, and transparent WASH services through enhanced capacity of government and communities (Capacity Building);

Reduce waterborne diseases and improve the resilience of communities

Functional Responsibilities

The consultant will support oversight of ongoing implementations in District Tank, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards. The consultant will provide intermittent technical support to monitor WASH infrastructure implementations in the District Tank.

Key responsibilities include:

Field Monitoring & Quality Assurance:

Conduct monthly site visits to assess the quality, progress, and compliance of WASH infrastructure works (e.g., water supply systems, and sanitation facilities) against approved designs, BoQs, and timelines. This includes the capacity-building part before the handover.
Verify adherence to Health, Safety, Social, and Environmental (HSSE) protocols.
Support the WASH team in troubleshooting and capacity building where required.

Reporting & Recommendations:

Submit concise weekly reports (during active duty weeks) to the Project Manager, covering:
Progress against work plans.
Identified issues (technical, logistical, or social) and proposed corrective actions.
Risks (e.g., delays, quality gaps) and mitigation measures.
Provide real-time recommendations to contractors and project teams to resolve on-site problems.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Liaise with contractors, local authorities (e.g., Public Health Engineering Department), and community representatives to address bottlenecks.
Support the Community Engagement during implementations where needed.

Capacity Building Support:

Monitor the implementation of training programs for local technicians/government staff and report on effectiveness.

Deliverables

Monthly field visit reports (template provided by UNOPS).
Incident/HSSE reports (if applicable).
Updated progress trackers with photographic evidence.
Final summary report per retainer cycle (highlighting key achievements and challenges)

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or related field.
Master’s degree in the above disciplines is preferred but not required and my substitute for the years of experience required

Experience:

Minimum 2 years in WASH infrastructure supervision, preferably in southern KP
Experience in contract management, quality control, and HSSE compliance.
Familiarity with AutoCAD/Hydraulic software is an advantage.

Languages

Proficiency in English (reporting) and local languages (Pashto).

Mobility:

Willingness to travel frequently to remote sites in District Tank. This is Home-based position (with weekly travel to project sites in District Tank, KPK)

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA Specialist
Contract level: LICA 8
Contract duration: Initially for 8 month until 31 Dec 2025

Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Retainer –

A retainer contract is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor are required intermittently. The individual contractor agreement on retainer basis will specify a “unit price” per day worked. For budgetary purposes, a monetary cap will be determined when the contract is awarded and issued. Please note that the retainer contract will not provide for a minimum, and payment will be made only after completion of work.

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

Additional Information

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.

For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

 

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements