Mechanical Engineer

• Develop inputs to Project plans related to engineering activities. Ensure implementation of the agreed plans, within the set tolerances
• Ensure delivery of engineering outputs within the set targets for time, cost, quality, and benefits. Take timely action to prevent potential delays and/or cost overruns
• Engage with the beneficiaries and other Project’s stakeholders, while ensuring that the PM is consistently and timely consulted and informed
• Lead on development of scope of works or specifications related to Project’s engineering products.  Provide engineering advice in all stages of the public procurement processes.
• Review and or redacting the tender dossiers, with focus to the technical documents: drawings, BoQ, technical specifications and standards
• Participate in procurement or human resources related evaluation processes as needed
• With guidelines from PM and responsible Support Services colleagues, ensure respect of UNOPS financial, procurement, and other  rules and regulations in conduct of activities 
• In cooperation with Support Services, participate in management of contracts related to engineering products and monitor contractors’ performance 
• Organise monitoring of works to ensure progress and compliance with the technical documentation and relevant codes and standards 
• Contribute to identification and assessment of risks and implement risk responses in accordance with the Risk Management Strategy and agreed responses
• Contribute to preparation of Project reports, as envisaged by the Project Agreement, while in particular considering progress against the indicators in the Results Framework Matrix
• Contribute to identification and sharing of the Project’s lessons learned and best practices
• Contribute to efficient and effective use of Project and UNOPS tools for monitoring of the Project’s performance, outputs and benefits
• Manage the Project engineering personnel, including on call engineers/consultants
• Support the Project’s communication and visibility activities, including but not limited to preparation of inputs for briefings
• Prepare minutes from project meetings
• Ensure archive related to engineering work packages is established and maintained  
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above

• Advanced/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the master’s degree

• Driving licence and ability to travel independently is required

• Valid graduate engineer’s licences issued by the Chamber of Engineers of North Macedonia is required
  
  
  

This is a local position, it is therefore open to nationals of North Macedonia and to individuals who have a valid residence/work permit.

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: Local ICA Specialist - ICS 9
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• 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. 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.