Project Engineer (Part-time 50%) [Open to internal and external applicants]

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Background

UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with national counterparts on solutions to global and national development challenges. Learn more at undp.org.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  

UNDP is a long-term development partner of the Maldives. In the Upper Middle-Income Country and Small Island Developing State context, UNDP country office in Maldives provides technical assistance, policy and technical advisory services to the Government of Maldives in their efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG); in partnership with development partners, financial institutions, private sector and civil society. In Maldives, UNDP’s programme priorities and partnerships are defined and operationalized through the Country Programme between Government of Maldives and UNDP to support and contribute to the development priorities and results envisioned in the 5-year Strategic Action Plan and 20-year National Development Plan. 

In the current Country Programme cycle 2022 – 2026 (https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2022-07/CPD%20Maldives.pdf), UNDP has significantly shifted its programme offer to Maldives around 3 pillars supported by a diverse funding base from government finance, bilateral and multilateral donors, blended and innovative finance, etc.: (i) Integrated Governance Programme focusing on justice sector reform, decentralization and local governance with youth, gender and people with disabilities’ participation; (ii) climate and nature actions for resilient communities, (iii) SDG finance and fiscal spacing, to enable Maldives to achieve sustainable development by eradicating inequality and poverty in all its forms and dimensions, accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shock. Currently, UNDP Maldives is in the process of formulating the new Country Programme 2027 – 2031 in consultation with the Government of Maldives, stakeholders, partners, academia and civil societies in the Maldives.

Within this framework, the Resilience and Climate Change (RCC) Unit leads and implements a diverse portfolio of projects focused on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, ecosystem-based solutions, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Several projects under the RCC portfolio include construction and infrastructure-related components such as coastal protection works, resilient public infrastructure, and community-level facilities.

To ensure technical quality and compliance with UNDP Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP), effective contract management, and adherence to environmental and social safeguards, UNDP Maldives seeks to engage a part-time Project Engineer (NPSA-08). The Engineer will provide technical oversight, quality assurance and contract management support across multiple RCC projects, working in close collaboration with Programme, Project, Procurement, and Operations teams, as well as contracted construction and supervision firms.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Engineer works under the guidance and supervision of Programme Specialist in close collaboration with the relevant Project Management Units, and Operations staff in the Country Office, Government counterparts, and project stakeholders, to exchange information and ensure high quality and consistent services delivery.

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Specialist, Climate Change and in close coordination with the relevant Project Management Units, Procurement, and Operations teams, the Project Engineer will provide technical oversight, advisory support, and quality assurance for construction and infrastructure-related components across RCC projects.

Summary of Key Functions: 

Provide and coordinate technical advisory support in construction and infrastructure related outputs and activities to achieve projects’ results: 

Monitor, evaluate and report on progress for construction and infrastructure related project outputs and activities: 

Perform technical oversight, quality assurance, and verification against contractual obligations: 

Contribute to technical capacity building, knowledge sharing and facilitation: 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

2030 Agenda 

Business Management

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Desired Skills:

Required Languages:

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

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

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.

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