Civil Engineer

• Coordinate engineering activities which include feasibility studies, composed of technical assessment of buildings, conceptual design preparation, and cost estimating;
• Apply expertise in supporting feasibility studies and developing technical assessment reports;
• In coordination with the Lead Construction Management Engineer, identify existing risks and technical problems and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Provide oversight of the implementation of the assessment and feasibility stage for the specific project sites and monitoring of the progress of the stages according to consultants  schedules, specifications/requirements and project plans;
• Perform technical review of concept design-related submissions produced by the consultants;
• Support in writing preparation of conceptual designs, technical specifications, quality standards, bill of quantities, health and safety measures, preambles, timeframes and strategies for execution, inclusive of gender considerations, people with disabilities and sustainability criteria, draft tender documentations;
• Contribute to analytical notes on project execution of infrastructure projects;
• Assist the project team in maintaining technical standards and best practices;
• Formulate and/or check and revise ToRs, scope of works and all technical documents/designs in line with national legal framework and UNOPS norms and policies and standards.
• Ensure and supervise the implementation of HSSE at the project sites during the field missions.

• Coordinate with working groups from the beneficiary and the donor in achieving desired results for the technical assessments and in compiling the feasibility study.
• Support in the preparation of tender documents and evaluation of tenders and the preparation and finalization of contract documents for construction.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection and supervision of construction contractors and design practitioners for specified project work.

• Monitor and record appropriate field data to validate consultants and contractors’ compliance with cross-cutting issues (gender, environment, sustainability, health and safety on-site, etc.) as stipulated in the contract and detailed in the construction work program.
• Responsible for formal document issues and registers such as technical assessments, feasibility studies, concept drawings, cost estimates, specifications, contractor instructions, and engineering standards.
• Ensure that issues, risks and lessons learned are identified, managed and documented throughout the project stages (using UNOPS tools) and shared with the supervisor;

• Manage the consultants and contractors and contract execution to ensure delivery according to the scope, budget and time and in compliance with the technical documentation. 
• Ensure all works, undertaken by the consultant/contractor and/or his agent, are of good quality, as per the contract requirements and with approved quality standards.
• Supervise the quality of the consultant deliverables and collected attest documentation.
• Ensure that documentation is kept in proper format and in accordance with the standards for planning and construction.

• Coordination of the project technical personnel engaged in supervision of the assessment and feasibility study stage activities;
• Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel.
• Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects.

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in infrastructure-related fields such as civil or construction engineering, architecture, mechanical/electrical engineering and/or construction management or a similar field is required.
• A Master’s Degree in an infrastructure-related field or a similar field will be an asset.
• Projects IN Controlled Environments 2 (PRINCE2) Foundation and (PRINCE2) Practitioner Certification will be considered as an asset.

• Minimum 4 years of working experience in preparing technical assessments and feasibility studies of buildings and structures  is required;
• Relevant experience in technical assessment, and construction planning or construction management, in a public or private sector organisation is required;
• Experience in implementing internationally funded projects is an advantage;
• Past work experience with the UN/UNOPS and/or similar international/multicultural organizations will be considered a strong asset;
• Expertise in projects involving renovation of hospital infrastructure / medical services is highly desired.
• Experience working in Central Asia is an asset.

• Proficiency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of Russian and/or Uzbek is an asset.

• Driving license and ability to travel independently is an advantage.

Contract type: ICA
Contract level: IICA-1 (ICS-9)
Contract duration: 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.