Civil Engineer/Architect (4 openings) [Open to internal and external applicants]
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Background
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in around 170 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development. In the programmatic period 2021-2025, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework will guide the work of authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the United Nations (UN). Commitment to work together and achieve priorities in BiH is expressed by: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), future accession to the European Union, Economic Reform Program of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023-2025, and the human rights commitments of BiH, including other agreed international and regional development goals, and treaty obligations and conventions.
EU Solidarity Fund Support to BiH represents an EU funded intervention, designed to respond to needs of the local communities in BiH directly affected by the natural disaster declared in October 2024.
The project will operate in affected governments in BiH in helping them effectively and sustainably recover from the event, through rehabilitation and/or (re)construction of infrastructure facilities.
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Civil Engineer/Architect will provide support services ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. He/she will be responsible for technical and logistical assistance to Project Manager and Project Team while implementing activities under the project.
The incumbent will be based in UNDP BiH office in Sarajevo.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
Conducts field visits and prepares assessment of construction interventions.
Conducts field visits and prepares assessment of construction interventions.
Reviews and assesses technical design documents for construction interventions.
Reviews and assesses technical design documents for construction interventions.
Provides effective support throughout all stages of tendering processes.
Provides effective support throughout all stages of tendering processes.
Monitors and supervises construction works
Monitors and supervises construction works
Provides general office support
Provides general office support
Facilitate knowledge management and gender equality
Facilitate knowledge management and gender equality
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
Institutional Arrangement
The incumbent will report to the Project Manager.
Competencies
Competencies
Core Competencies
Core Competencies
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Direction and Strategy
Business Direction and Strategy
Business Management
Business Management
Digital
Digital
Partnership management
Partnership management
Required Skills and Experience
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Desirable Criteria:
Required Languages:
Required Languages:
Equal opportunity
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Use of AI by candidates
Use of AI by candidates
Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection [link removed]
Scam alert
Scam alert
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