Civil Engineer (Roster)

Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2020/B5312/20965
Department/office AFR, ETMCO, Sudan
Duty station Multiple
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-8
Duration Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or to satisfactory performance
Application period 24-Dec-2020 to 21-Feb-2021


Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

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Under the overall guidance of the Head of Programme and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Civil Engineer is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity:

(Coordination, Delivery, and Performance):

  • Responsible for day-to-day coordination with the contractors and suppliers according to the needs and requirements on site;

  • Inspects and report on contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the contractor meets UNOPS quality standards;

  • Provide support and guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary;

  • Responsible for supervision of technical staff and consultants assigned to the project, and the assignment and monitoring of duties during the progress of works;

  • Embed sustainability dimensions including social and gender inclusion, as well as Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) aspects into the project during the design and construction phases;

  • Ensure PSEA measures are implemented throughout the project implementation, as per the country PSEA action plan;

  • Perform other related duties as required from Project Manager.

Governance, Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Check contractors’ and suppliers set out and works, including compliance with contracts specifications and ensures that contractors and suppliers comply with their work plans to complete work with specified scope of work, time frame, and budget;

  • Attend daily the project site(s) in order to monitor progress of works, identify the existing problems and provide appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the Project Manager;

  • Responsible for preparation of progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submission of such on a weekly basis to the Project Manager;

  • Assess and report on the project closing plans, archiving of cost and progress report and hand over all related reports to the Project Manager;

  • Evaluate and assess works schedules and programmes, including the comparison with the schedule baselines and reports to the Project Manager accordingly;

  • Check all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keep records and report to the Project Manager accordingly;

  • Assess the work activities of contractor/s, measure completed work and make recommendations to the Project Manager for progress payments to contractors.

Administrative Tasks:

  • Maintain records, compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures;

  • Responsible for the preparation and verification of a database for the available materials shipped to the project, schedules of labor force, and monitoring of quality of such during the progress of works;

  • Check, verify and approve the interim payments submitted by the Contractor/s and submit detailed reports to the Project Manager.


A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Civil Engineering or C...

At least 2 years of experience in civil works design, supervision or implementat...

Prince2, PMP or similar project management certification is an asset

Fluency in English and Arabic

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

Contract type:Local Individual Contract-Roster Contract level: L- ICA 8 Contract...

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time Applications ...

Sudan The UNOPS Sudan office is based in Khartoum and works closely with the Go...

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful imp...
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