Civil Engineer / Architect

MONUSCOGoma, DRC
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021271035Posted on:24 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads MONUSCO civil, architectural and infrastructure projects from feasibility and design review through procurement, field supervision and close-out, coordinating engineering teams and contractors while controlling structural quality, environmental safeguards, costs, records and delivery risks.

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French

Job Areas

  1. Engineering & Technical Services
  2. Programme & Project Management

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design review and implementation of field infrastructure projects
  • Validate drawings, specifications, structural calculations and bills of quantities
  • Coordinate engineering teams and monitor technical performance and schedules
  • Supervise contractors and enforce approved designs and contractual requirements
  • Conduct site investigations and assess soil, drainage and existing infrastructure
  • Establish quality-control, inspection and environmental-safeguard procedures
  • Review contractor submissions, payment certificates, variations and close-out records
  • Brief management on delivery progress, operational risks and corrective actions

Requirements

  • Experience in infrastructure engineering, construction management, architectural design and supervision or building programmes
  • Experience planning projects, reviewing designs, supervising construction and administering contracts in field or post-conflict settings
  • Experience preparing or reviewing drawings, bills of quantities, specifications and tender documents
  • Knowledge of quality-control, site-inspection, health and safety, and environmental-compliance frameworks
  • Fluency in English

Skills

Civil EngineeringArchitectural DesignConstruction ManagementStructural DesignContract AdministrationQuality AssuranceSite InvestigationCost EstimationEnvironmental ComplianceTechnical Reporting

Tools

AutoCADUMOJA

Additional info

  • UN Volunteer assignment for 272 days
  • The official structured duty station is Goma; construction activity covers field locations in Beni
  • Goma and Beni are non-family or hardship operating environments