Civil Engineer / Architect
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:7 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021271035Posted on:24 Jul 2026
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
- Engineering & Technical Services
- 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