Civil Engineer

Manages and supervises civil-infrastructure works for UNOPS’ Agricultural Diversification Project in Guinea-Bissau. The engineer coordinates design, construction and procurement activities; assures quality, safety and environmental compliance; and supports contractors, government counterparts and project teams to deliver rehabilitation and infrastructure works on time, within budget and to required standards.

• Plan and supervise civil-engineering projects from design through completion
• Support planning, scheduling and delivery of rehabilitation, construction and infrastructure activities
• Review design briefs, technical documentation, bills of quantities and cost estimates
• Conduct site assessments and inspections to verify quality and compliance
• Review contractor submittals, progress reports and invoices and recommend payment releases
• Monitor contractor and implementing-partner performance, costs and delivery timelines
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, social, environmental and PSEAH standards
• Maintain site records and support commissioning, handover and project closure

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, structural engineering or a related field with two years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with no experience requirement
• Relevant experience in civil engineering, structural works, construction technology, construction supervision or monitoring
• Fluency in French

• Professional certification or membership in a civil-engineering association
• Experience in multicultural environments or United Nations system organisations in a developing country
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Supervision
• Infrastructure Delivery
• Quality Assurance
• Cost Estimation
• Construction Procurement
• Health and Safety Management
• Project Reporting

• Bills of Quantities
• Cost Estimates
• Shop Drawings

• International individual contractor specialist regular appointment
• Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time on the closing date