Вакансія Associate Project Engineer

THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WITH UKRAINIAN NATIONALITY OR WITH THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN UKRAINE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

The Associate Project Engineer is based in Kiev/Ukraine to provide day-to day services ensuring smoothly implementation of the engineering works within ongoing and developing projects The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

The Associate Project Engineer is part of the UNOPS infrastructure team, he/she is required to assist in coordination of day to day activities of contractors and report accordingly to the Senior Engineer as a direct supervisor or designated alternate. The role will be based full time at the UNOPS office in Kiev, there may also be other works required with some travel to field in different regions of Ukraine.

The Associate Project Engineer will provide technical assistance and support with reference to the construction works as well as field coordination, ensuring high quality and consistency of work, for the construction works. The Associate Project Engineer will promote a collaborative, client focused, quality and results-oriented approach as a member of the infrastructure team.

Functions/Key Results Expected:

1. General construction, Feasibility study/needs Assessment and Design Management
2. Reporting and Administrative Support
3. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building or other related Construction Management field is required. OR technical/professional diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Prince2 certification would be considered an advantage; Familiarity with FIDIC Contracts an asset.
• Knowledge of MS Project required.
• Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD or an alternative) required.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience, related to the requirements, in civil engineering or building construction management is required.
• Ability to deliver projects on time, within budget in a demanding cultural context with transitional government partners under challenging physical conditions and limited national infrastructure is required.
• Experience in the UN system organizations is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
• Knowledge of Russian would be an asset.

For more details about the vacancy and application, please follow this link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=15985#6