Structural Engineer - Design (Retainer)

• Design of the Structural components and services of projects;
• Assist contract division in preparing and evaluation of tender documents of structural components (specifications, codes, BOQs, rates etc.) ;
• Contribute to the design of the structural component including systemic drawings, calculations, reports and scope of works;
• Review the design of structural components of projects;
• Contribute to the implementation phase by following up and monitoring different relevant tasks including  testing, coding and details of structural deliverables to clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required. 
• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is desired.
• Project Management Certificates will be an asset 
• Membership of the Jordanian Engineers Association is mandatory.

• A minimum of 4 years of practical civil engineering and related experience is required. 
• Membership to Professional Engineer’s list from a recognized engineering body/institution is required.
• Experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies is desired.
• Demonstrated computer ability in using MS Office Suite and structural analysis and engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MathCAD, PLS-CADD, StaadPro, ETABS, SAP2000, PROKON, etc. is an asset.

• Full proficiency in Arabic and English is required.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)- Retainer
Contract level: LICA Specialist-9
Contract duration: Retainer - 12 months (10 days per month) - (subject to extension upon availability of fund)

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

• 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.

• This position is stationed in Amman, Jordan, which is a family duty station.
  
  

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.