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UNICEF Moldova is seeking a national Technical Engineer to support improvements to accessibility in eight model schools under the European Union-funded programme “Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All”, jointly implemented by UNICEF and UNDP.
The consultancy will contribute to more inclusive, accessible and resilient learning environments by supporting the timely, efficient and quality implementation of construction and refurbishment works.
Under the guidance of the UNICEF Moldova Construction Specialist, the consultant will work with implementing partners, design firms, supervision engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to:
- Support procurement processes by preparing and reviewing technical tender documentation, assessing contractors’ technical and financial proposals, and responding to bidders’ technical queries.
- Monitor construction progress through regular site visits, identify implementation challenges, and follow up on corrective actions to support compliance with approved designs, technical standards, safety requirements and project schedules.
- Support quality assurance of construction works, materials and workmanship, including compliance with accessibility requirements, eco-efficient solutions and disaster risk reduction measures.
- Monitor environmental, social, health and safety aspects of the works and document findings, deficiencies and required corrective actions.
- Support inspections, completion and handover, including verification of defect closure, testing records, as-built drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance documentation.
- Prepare progress reports, maintain project records, and compile the consolidated completion and close-out package, including lessons learned and recommendations.
Site visits will cover schools in Ocnița, Orhei, Drochia, Briceni, Florești, Bălți, Criuleni and Dondușeni.
Education
A university degree at Bachelor’s level in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture, water infrastructure, environment and climate, or another relevant area.
Work experience
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in technical project assessment, design, monitoring and site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields.
- Previous experience in designing and supervising construction/refurbishment projects, covering at least one project.
Knowledge and skills
- Practical experience in supervising and guiding teams of technical staff, and in managing and monitoring the effective use of resources.
- Good analytical and communication skills.
Language requirements
Fluency in oral and written Romanian is required.
Desirables
- A Certificate of Technical-Professional Attestation issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development as a designer, technical supervisor or site manager in a field relevant to the assignment.
- Advanced command of written and spoken English and Russian.
- Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction projects.
- Previous relevant experience working with United Nations agencies.
For every Child, you demonstrate
UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable.
How to apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
The cover letter and CV constitute the technical submission specified in the ToR.
Remarks
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract are not considered staff members under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and are not entitled to staff benefits such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage. Their conditions of service are governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants are responsible for determining and paying their applicable taxes and duties.
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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.