Civil Engineer/Architect [Open to internal and external applicants]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) supports national and local capacities for political, economic, and social reforms. This role is part of the EU Solidarity Fund Support to BiH project, focused on recovery and reconstruction of infrastructure in communities affected by natural disasters. The Civil Engineer/Architect will be based in the UNDP BiH office in Sarajevo and report to the Project Manager.
Job Purpose
The Civil Engineer/Architect will provide essential technical and logistical support to the Project Manager and team in implementing reconstruction activities funded by the EU Solidarity Fund. This role is crucial for ensuring the high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work related to infrastructure rehabilitation and (re)construction following natural disasters. The position involves direct engagement in assessing needs, developing technical documentation, overseeing tendering processes, and supervising construction works to ensure effective and sustainable recovery for affected local communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Responsibilities
Conduct field visits for construction intervention assessments and provide recommendations. Oversee the selection process and development of technical specifications, including Bills of Quantities (BoQs). Review and assess technical design documents, ensuring the "build back better" principle and quality assurance. Prepare Terms of References (ToRs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design and revision services. Provide technical assistance during tendering, evaluate bids, and analyze offers. Monitor and supervise construction works on-site, ensuring quality, adherence to standards, and contract compliance. Verify payment certificates and manage project documentation, including amendments and handover packages. Facilitate knowledge management and promote gender equality in all project activities.
Work Experience
Applicants with a Master's degree are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree must have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in civil engineering/architecture. Desired experience includes reconstruction of public buildings/infrastructure, complex civil works, technical documentation development, construction supervision, and disaster risk reduction.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Business Acumen, Negotiation and Influence, System Thinking, Working with Evidence and Data, Communication, Tech Literacy, Relationship Management.