Civil Engineer

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Solomon Islands, on the ground since 1999, has earned a reputation as a trustworthy development partner in the collective effort of supporting Solomon Islands in achieving the objectives of the National Development Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP works with people and their governments to address the country's various development challenges. We support Solomon Islands in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustaining its growth trajectory by modernising institutions, reducing inequalities, digitally transforming communities, combating climate change and sustainably managing natural resources. As part of the UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji, which covers 10 countries in the Pacific region and guided by the Sub-regional Programme Document for the Pacific Island Countries and Territories 2018-2022, UNDP in Solomon Islands has a growing portfolio of country focused interventions in the areas of: Effective Governance Inclusive Growth Resilience and Sustainable Development UNDP also partners with the Solomon Islands Government in undertaking policy level initiatives, including the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, digital transformation, and others

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to promote sustainable development. Advancing Meteorological Observations System for Resilient Development (AMOS-RD) is a flagship initiative of UNDP Solomon Islands funded by the Systematic Observation Financing Facility (SOFF) aiming to strengthen institutional capacities of the Solomon Island Meteorological Service (SIMS) to provide reliable and effective meteorological services, including early warnings, for several government departments and, ultimately, the people of Solomon Islands. AMOS-RD seeks to improve weather and climate prediction products by enhancing collection of weather and climate data across the country and ensuring their timely dissemination to global data centers. The project also strengthens national systems for monitoring, detection and analysis under pillar 2 of the UN Early Warnings for All Initiative. As part of the initiative, UNDP and SIMS plan to expand the national meteorological observation network to improve weather forecasting accuracy and climate monitoring. This expansion involves establishing three new upper-air observation stations in Taro, Tulagi and Lata and revitalizing an existing SIMS staff facility in Kirakira. The project will also upgrade observation facilities at 7 surface weather stations in Taro, Munda, Auki, Honiara, Henderson, Tingoa and Lata.

- Provide technical support during the tender process to select a general contractor for civil works. This includes attending pre-bid meetings, evaluating technical bids, providing expert recommendations to the AMOS-RD project management unit and identifying potential implementation risks and mitigation strategies. - Support with executing the project’s quality assurance/control (QA/QC) plan and ensure the construction works comply with prescribed procedures, protocols, technical specifications and industry standards. - Process contractor submittals. Assess and verify the contractor's documentation, including method statements, material approval requests, and inspection and test plans (ITP) to ensure alignment with quality requirements before implementation. - Conduct regular site inspections of all construction activities to monitor progress and adherence to approved plans and safety regulations. Submit monthly progress reports in an agreed-upon format to the AMOS-RD management. - Identify and manage non-conformances. Issue and log non-conformance reports for any deviations from the project specifications or standards, track their resolution, and monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence. - Coordinate quality-related communications. Liaise with the AMOS-RD Project Specialist, in-house engineers and architects, and the general contractor to address quality issues, participate in site meetings, and ensure all parties are aligned on the project’s quality objectives. - Maintain comprehensive quality records. Ensure meticulous documentation and control of all QA/QC activities, including inspection reports, test results, checklists, and certifications, to ensure traceability and support accountability. - Verify completed works for acceptance. If required, participate in final inspections and prepare snag/punch lists before project handover, ensuring all outstanding defects are rectified and the finished product meets all contractual and quality standards.