The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the ETOH Head and the Infrastructure Team Leader/ Project Manager/Lead Engineer, he/she shall be responsible for the following duties including, but not limited to:

• Contribute in gathering existing topographical data, levels, dimensions, access roads, drainage structures, buildings, fences and any other feature within the premises of the infrastructure projects;
• Preparation of site boundary layout plan with indication of at least 2 benchmarks ; Name, ID number and location of the reference BM to be provided in the survey report;
• Development of topographic map that show contours of 0.25 m interval, considering a 5m grid, exact area of the surveyed site, the actual length of each side of the plot;
• Check and quality control topographic survey work based on specifications and requirements of surveying services scope of works;
• Visual inspection on the site to note and mark features, and existing buildings and other structures which are on the project site;
• Assist in capturing topographic features in the study area that must include, but not limited to, the following features:
  • All existing buildings and other structures with proper shape, number of floors and height in the site;
  • Location and diameter of significant trees;
  • Electric poles, tube well, utilities such as, water, drainage, sewage disposal within the site;
  • Adjacent roads, with width, alignment and elevations.
• Providing assistance to UNOPS technical team in particular to site data and information in the design/works; architectural designs; selection of materials, equipment and manpower requirements
• Attending co-ordination meetings when required;
• Actively engage in knowledge sharing and also improve one’s professional skills;
• Performs any other duties seemed necessary by the Head of Programme and/or Project Manager & Project Engineers;

Technical tasks:

• Produce a topographic map with contours of 0.25 m interval, considering a 5m grid, benchmarks and references, existing physical features and structures, fences, access roads and boundaries including a soft copy of the coordinates of points, which the contour map has been based.
• Review the accuracy of the topographic survey and site information of the projects proposed matching the specifications and international standards;
• Ensures the Topographic Map and site information are done according to instructions, project design brief and technical specifications as per contractual agreement;

Reporting:

• The Senior Land Surveyor will report directly to the Infrastructure Team Leader or Project Managers.

Impact of Results:

Senior Land Surveyor directly impacts on achievement of project results by adhering to infrastructure project management methods, strategies and improve efficiency in the delivery, high quality design drawings and reporting and also improve staff capacity as well as improving success rates. This subsequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (a first level university degree) in Land Survey or equivalent required.
• A Technical Diploma in Land Survey or equivalent field in combination with additional four (4) years relevant experience may substitute for the requirement for a Bachelor’s Degree;
• Master’s Degree in Land Survey or relevant related field is an asset but not required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the preparation of Topographic Map using Theodolites, Total Station and leveling instruments required.
• At least two (2) years experience in Quality control of topographic survey work is required.
• At least two (2) years experience working in AutoCAD is required.
• Experience in submission of land survey results using the AutoCAD latest version software is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in Topographic Maps of different sites for the past two to three years is an added an advantage.
• Experience/knowledge of Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset

Language

• Fluency in written, reading and spoken English Language is required.