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Spécialiste Hydraulique

UNDPCotonou,Benin
Position:Professional | NPSA-11Deadline:19 Sep 2026 (4 days left)Job ID:36712Posted on:4 Sep 2026 (11 days ago)
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Job Description

Supports UNDP Benin with technical design, audit and supervision of water-supply and borehole works. The hydraulic specialist develops and reviews technical specifications, plans and tender documents; validates procurement files; advises and monitors contractors; organizes site visits and progress reporting; certifies payments and final acceptance; assesses older installations for upgrading;.

Key Details

Department

Operations and Procurement

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

7 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Language Requirements

Required

French

Preferred

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Assess design audit and monitor borehole and water-supply works
  • Develop and amend technical specifications and plans
  • Prepare consultation documents and validate tender files
  • Organize contractor preparation meetings and periodic site visits
  • Prepare progress reports certify contractor payments and organize final acceptance
  • Assess existing installations and define upgrade specifications

Role Requirements

  • Engineering degree in hydrology hydraulics hydrogeology or equivalent or master degree
  • Seven years with engineering degree or eight years with master degree in hydraulic projects
  • Water-supply and borehole audit construction tender-specification and site-supervision expertise
  • Fluent French

Desired Criteria

  • Local water-supply and construction-provider collaboration
  • Project monitoring with government UN agencies NGOs civil society and international organizations
  • English

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 4 Sep 2026.