How can you make a difference?
Education
- University degree (Master’s) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in construction project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance, construction/rehabilitation works or other directly related technical fields.
- Experience in reviewing technical documentation, drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates is required
- Experience in construction contract management, certification of works, payment verification and/or supervision of construction projects.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Good understanding of the construction project cycle, including planning, design/technical documentation, procurement, contracting, implementation monitoring and project completion.
- Knowledge of construction supervision, quality assurance, certification of works and contract administration.
- Ability to review technical designs, specifications, BoQs and other construction documentation.
- Knowledge of applicable construction standards, health and safety requirements, accessibility and risk management.
- Strong analytical, planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare clear technical reports, recommendations and monitoring documentation.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BHS) and English is required.
Desirables
- Previous experience with UNICEF, another UN agency, international organization or development/humanitarian programme.
- Experience with public-sector construction or rehabilitation projects.
- Experience with procurement of construction works and engineering services.
- Familiarity with UNICEF or UN procedures related to construction, procurement and contract management.
- Emergency/humanitarian construction experience is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.