Under the overall supervision of the FRP Programme Manager, the Project Reconstruction and Recovery Analyst will report to the National Programme Coordinator. He/She will be based in Quetta, Pakistan.
Responsibilities:
Conduct site visits to assess and validate reconstruction and/or recovery needs at project sites.
Validate previous assessments and identify areas requiring updates or additional verification.
Compile comprehensive reports incorporating both new and previously identified data with photographic evidence for further analysis and decision-making.
Prepare detailed presentations on the damage assessments for the FRP programme teams and other internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Highlight areas needing immediate rectification and outline a phased reconstruction/rehabilitation plan for FRP’s various reconstruction and recovery initiatives.
Incorporate feedback from the stakeholders and government counterparts to finalize the action plan for FRP’s various reconstruction and recovery initiatives.
Develop, required technical drawings and details for FRP’s various reconstruction and recovery initiatives ensuring compliance with the Pakistan (national and/or provincial), donor and UNDP guidelines and standards.
Support and reviewall project designs and details to ensure their compliance with the national, donor and UNDP standards.
Propose reconstruction solutions that are environmentally friendly and support zero emissions.
Ensure the proposed designs account for both hydrological and seismic hazards, prioritising safety and sustainability.
Support the program activities’ adherence to environmental, social, and safety safeguards.
Prepare any required technical document and specifications for procurement processes.
Provide regular progress updates to UNDP and other stakeholders in collaboration with FRP Monitoring & Evaluation, engineering and programme teams.
Support preparation of specification documents, Bills of Quantities, scope of works, and any similar documents in compliance with UNDP procurement policies and procedures.
Support preparation of technical documentation with regard to bidding processes for construction or design services, including evaluation methodologies, quality assurance and contract management mechanisms, risk management plans.
Oversee on-ground construction activities, ensuring compliance with project designs and quality standards.
Monitor the progress of construction activities and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
Ensure the designs incorporate disaster-resilient and climate-adaptive measures for long-term sustainability.
Supervise the preparation of cost estimates, BOQs, and bidding documents.
Provide technical guidance to contractors and field teams to address construction-related challenges.
Act as a focal point for coordination with government agencies, contractors, UNDP and other stakeholders to ensure ownership and smooth execution.
Liaise with communities to ensure their input is integrated into the implementation phase.
Oversee all programme data collection efforts at field levels including demographic, technical and beneficiary data collection
Contribute to conducting baseline, midline and studies to assess project needs and impacts in the target areas and communities.
Lead field coordination and organization of site visits for all FRP and contractor teams
Regularly conduct field and site visits to ensure local stakeholder alignment and buy-in. Support field mobilization efforts as required.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Technology, Social Sciences or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in the disaster management interventions, post-disaster recovery or resilience improvement projects with national/international organizations is required.
Skills:
Practical experience with disaster management interventions, including post-disaster recovery, needs assessment, and resilience improvement projects.
Proficiency in advanced engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS.
Experience in the use of computers and software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) as well as web-based management systems.
Expertise in developing and implementing disaster risk management plans and climate resilience strategies.
Experience in working with government agencies, local communities and international donors, such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, or United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), etc.
Proven ability to monitor and evaluate project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Experience in supervision of construction activities
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Urdu is required.
