Position:Professional | NPSA-10Deadline:7 Oct 2026 (5 days left)Job ID:35952Posted on:3 Aug 2026 (60 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Leads planning, design, procurement and construction oversight for flood-recovery housing and community infrastructure in Quetta. The specialist manages engineers and contractors, assures technical quality, budgets and schedules, certifies completed works and transfers resilient construction knowledge to national teams.
Key Details
Department
Flood Reconstruction Programme
Position Details
Experience level
Mid / Senior
Minimum experience
5 years
Employment type
Contractor
Arrangement
Field based
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, Urdu
Preferred
Pashto
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead civil-works assessments, feasibility studies, designs, budgets and cost estimates
- Prepare drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and procurement documentation
- Evaluate construction bids and technical proposals
- Manage contractors and supervise delivery against scope, budget, schedule and quality standards
- Review variations, amendments, invoices and completion evidence
- Coordinate final inspections, acceptance, handover and defect-liability follow-up
- Lead field engineers and provide technical guidance and task oversight
- Maintain project records and provide donor reports, training and knowledge transfer
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with seven years of relevant experience
- National or international experience in building construction and civil-works project management
- Experience managing and leading engineering teams
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with computer-aided design software
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Urdu
Desired Criteria
- CIPS Level 4 certification
- Experience preparing tender documents and technical procurement specifications
- Knowledge of UNDP procurement policies and procedures
- Construction-supervision experience
- Previous work experience in Quetta
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification
- Knowledge of Pashto
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants
- Based in Quetta with regular field visits to construction sites
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 3 Aug 2026.