Civil Engineer

United Nations Office for Project Services

Location:
Home based, Brazil
Grade:
LICA 8
Category:
Professional Staff
Remote:
Yes
Posted Aug 4, 2026Apply by Aug 17, 2026 (3d left)
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The Civil Engineer (Budget Specialist) will support the review of design and construction activities, ensuring that projects are on budget and meet the highest quality standards. The role involves incorporating best practices in technical design and construction management throughout the project cycle, maintaining compliance with HSSE and PSEAH standards, and ensuring integrity, transparency, and effective coordination among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Technical support in the analysis of engineering project budgets, suggesting adjustments to documents when necessary.
  • Technical support in monitoring project recipients, providing technical assistance in budgeting and planning of engineering projects.
  • Technical support in reviewing all documents related to projects and project licensing.
  • Technical support in proposing solutions for the execution of works for food storage units.
  • Support in the execution of projects to ensure that standards, regulations and plans are respected, including safety and health plans, environmental plans and social actions and quality plans.
  • Participate in project planning, monitoring and evaluation meetings, when requested.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related fields, with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a master's degree (or equivalent) in project budgeting or related fields can replace years of experience.
  • Recognized professional certification or membership in a civil engineering association, at national or international level, is desirable.
  • Relevant experience includes work in budget engineering, planning engineering, or related areas.
  • Work experience in multicultural environments or in United Nations system organizations in developing countries is desirable.
  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desirable.

Skills

  • Civil Engineering
  • Project Budgeting
  • Budget Engineering
  • Planning Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Technical Design
  • HSSE Compliance
  • PSEAH Standards
  • Quality Assurance
  • Stakeholder Coordination

Languages

English, Portuguese