Civil Engineer

The Civil Engineer manages and supervises infrastructure works carried out by implementing partners and contractors. The role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day design, construction and procurement activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and manage the implementation of civil engineering projects from design to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines and budgets.
• Support the Project Manager and technical team in planning, scheduling and implementing rehabilitation, construction, and infrastructure activities.
• Assist in the preparation of project plans, schedules, and progress reports, and support project closure activities.
• Liaise with government authorities, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to secure permits, ensure approvals, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Participate in site meetings, procurement activities, and evaluation committees as needed.
• Review and provide inputs on design briefs, technical documentation, bills of quantity (BoQs), and cost estimates to ensure compliance with international standards, UNOPS guidelines and client requirements.
• Conduct on-site technical assessments and inspections to ensure construction work adheres to UNOPS quality standards and project specifications.
• Assist in the review of technical submittals, progress reports, and invoices from consultants and contractors, and recommend payment releases.
• Monitor performance tracking systems and identify potential delays or cost overruns.
• Support the valuation of construction work for payment certificates and assessment of claims.
• Supervise and monitor contractors’ and implementing partners’ work to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, verification of quantities, and review of technical submittals (shop drawings, materials, as-built documentation).
• Ensure full compliance with UNOPS HSSE policies, environmental safeguards, and PSEAH standards.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks related to HSSE and community engagement.
• Promote sustainability and green construction practices across all project phases.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, inspections, incidents and progress, ensuring timely submission of reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
• Support project closure through commissioning, handover and archiving of construction documentation.
• Assist in compiling periodic and specific reports, and ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and properly filed.
• Support the Project Manager in overseeing change controls, risk and issue registers, and ensure timely and accurate reporting on project progress.
• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on civil engineering-related topics.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
• A recognized professional certification or membership in a civil engineering association, at the national or international level, is desirable.
• Relevant experience is work in civil engineering, structural works, construction technology, construction supervision and monitoring, or related areas.
• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
• Fluent proficiency in French is required.
• Fluent proficiency in English is desirable.
• Fluent proficiency in Portuguese is desirable.
• Fluent proficiency in Guinea-Bissau Creole is desirable.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Structural Engineering
• Construction Supervision
• Construction Monitoring
• Infrastructure Project Management
• Procurement Coordination
• Quality Assurance
• Multi-cultural Work Experience
• Development Context Experience
• Humanitarian Experience
• Professional Certification
• Project Scheduling
• Budget Management

Languages

French, English, Portuguese, Guinea-Bissau Creole