Infrastructure Specialist Vacancy Type Internal candidates only

Organizational Context

UNOPS in Malawi, established in 2023, partners with the Government and development stakeholders to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. The organization delivers high-quality infrastructure and procurement services, focusing on expanding access to education and healthcare while strengthening public infrastructure. Key partners include the Government of Malawi, the European Commission, UN Women, and the Government of Iceland, all committed to driving sustainable impact and long-term progress.

Job Purpose

The Infrastructure Specialist provides senior technical advice and assurance to UNOPS project teams in Malawi, reporting to the Country Manager. The role's primary purpose is to support the safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of infrastructure outputs. This involves offering specialist technical guidance and assurance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to standards and mitigating risks. The position plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and impact of infrastructure projects within Malawi, contributing to national development priorities and the achievement of SDGs.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical advice and support to infrastructure project teams on delivery priorities, schedules, interfaces, and risks, recommending corrective actions. Review designs, drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities, offering comments on completeness, coordination, constructability, value for money, and compliance with local and UNOPS requirements. Advise project and site teams on works supervision and contract matters, including contractor submissions, progress, delays, variations, claims, payments, testing, commissioning, handover, and defect management. Identify and assess technical, quality, schedule, contractual, and HSSE risks, supporting site reviews and recommending mitigation strategies. Act as the technical focal point for infrastructure matters in Malawi, providing clear technical input to stakeholders and supporting knowledge sharing, mentoring, and capacity building.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in planning, design, procurement, construction, or management of multi-sector infrastructure projects is required. This includes five years of practical experience in construction management, works supervision, or administration of construction contracts. Experience in managing multidisciplinary infrastructure teams and reviewing technical project documentation is also essential.

Skills

Construction Management, Contract Management, Design Management, Infrastructure, Project Delivery, Quality Assurance, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSSE), Risk Management, Site Supervision.

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