Technical Engineer Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
UNICEF Moldova is seeking a national Technical Engineer Consultant to support improvements to accessibility in eight model schools under the European Union-funded programme “Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All”, jointly implemented by UNICEF and UNDP. The consultancy will contribute to more inclusive, accessible, and resilient learning environments by supporting the timely, efficient, and quality implementation of construction and refurbishment works. The consultant will work with implementing partners, design firms, supervision engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of these critical infrastructure projects, ultimately benefiting children's educational experiences.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the UNICEF Moldova Construction Specialist, the consultant will: - Support procurement processes by preparing and reviewing technical tender documentation, assessing contractors’ technical and financial proposals, and responding to bidders’ technical queries. - Monitor construction progress through regular site visits, identify implementation challenges, and follow up on corrective actions to support compliance with approved designs, technical standards, safety requirements, and project schedules. - Support quality assurance of construction works, materials, and workmanship, including compliance with accessibility requirements, eco-efficient solutions, and disaster risk reduction measures. - Monitor environmental, social, health, and safety aspects of the works and document findings, deficiencies, and required corrective actions. - Support inspections, completion, and handover, including verification of defect closure and testing.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in construction supervision, project management, or a related engineering field is required. Experience in school construction or refurbishment projects, particularly those involving accessibility improvements, is highly desirable.
Skills
Construction supervision, Project management, Technical tender documentation, Contractor assessment, Quality assurance, Accessibility standards, Eco-efficient solutions, Disaster risk reduction, Environmental, social, health, and safety monitoring, Site visits, Reporting, Stakeholder coordination