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Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
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.
- Conduct field visits to the specific locations requiring technical assistance and based on performed assessment, provide recommendations for further interventions.
- Oversee the selection process and development of technical specifications.
- Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and supporting technical documentation for construction interventions where needed.
- Review of technical documentation (drawings, technical descriptions, calculations, Bill of Quantities, cost estimates, geotechnical elaborates and other design documents);
- Ensure that the principle of "build back better" is included into technical documentation..
- Monitoring and quality assurance of the design process in close cooperation with service providers and consultants.
- Preparation of Terms of References (ToRs) and Requests for Proposals (RFQs) for project design and revision services.
- Provide technical assistance in establishment of common grounds for minimum standards requirements for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks as required by the specific project.
- Develop technical project and tender documentation (ToR, tender dossier, tender evaluation, etc.) for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks as required by the specific project and specified by the Project.
- Ensure that necessary supporting documentation is in place prior to issuance of tender;
- Participate in evaluation of bids and selection of best bidder to the tender for (re)construction works and assessment of the bidder’s competencies and experience against minimum qualification requirements as per the Request for Proposal/Invitation to Bid requirements.
- Analyze measures, quantities and description of each item in the offers against the advertised BoQ;
- Analyze and review the offered unit rates against the cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by a design company, and market prices.
- Perform number of monitoring field/on-site visits, upon engagement of a construction company (introduction of construction companies to the site, regular field visits during execution of the works, technical acceptance);
- Ensure the implementation of good practices, including provisions dealing with quality assurance, transparency, and accountability.
- Ensure that technical documentation on construction sites is maintained in accordance with relevant laws and standards and contract for works.
- Ensure that quality of the works and quantities of in-built materials are in line with the contracted BoQ;
- Ensure that professional supervision services are provided in accordance with relevant laws and standards.
- Sign off the taking over certificates upon completion of all construction works in each project.
- Verify payment certificates issued by the Contractors.
- Assist in the management of logistical support to the project.
- Prepare and maintain status and monitoring reports for the construction interventions implemented by the project.
- Prepare amendments to the contracts for construction works, keep records on bank guarantees and implementation deadlines.
- File and archive documents related to implementation of construction projects.
- Prepare handover packages to the partners and beneficiaries in line with internal UNDP procedures
- Contributes to wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements;
- Promotes a gender-balanced approach and awareness across all Project activities;
- Supports internal knowledge sharing and information management to enhance effective project implementation;
- Contributes to dissemination of information and knowledge management within the team for effective project implementation;
- Contributes to maintaining the pool of projects deliverables, documents, files, equipment and materials;
- Ensures all project documentation is prepared using gender sensitive language;
- Provides support to Project Manager in ensuring effective gender mainstreaming throughout the project activities, work plans, budgets, reports, research, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyse in detail;
- Ensures knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in Project knowledge management activities and products.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for functioning of the Office and the Organization.
The incumbent will report to the Project Manager.
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements.
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident.
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.
Business Direction and Strategy
Business Acumen
Negotiation and Influence
System Thinking
Business Management
Working with Evidence and Data
Communication
Digital
Tech Literacy
Partnership management
Relationship management
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering/Architecture from a recognized university is required. OR
- University degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field of civil engineering/architecture.
Desired skills:
- Official professional certification in the Civil Engineering/Architecture is desired.
- Experience using computers with the ability to effectively utilize information technologies as tools and resources.
- Professional experience in (re)construction of public buildings and infrastructure.
- Experience in working in complex and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of technical documentation development as well as construction supervision.
- Experience with Entities’ Spatial Planning and Construction Acts, by-laws regulating the construction of similar public facilities, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions and professional codes. Experience in working in complex and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of technical documentation development as well as construction supervision.
- Hazard Identification: Experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change and work with natural hazards such as floods, flush-floods, landslides and earthquakes.
- Risk Analysis: Experience in assessing vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural hazards on infrastructure.
- Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners.
- Experience within the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills.
- Experience working in an international setting.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is required.
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.
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.
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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