Supply & Logistics Associate (Construction)

Provides technical support for UNICEF construction activities, translating programme needs into work plans, designs and procurement documents, monitoring works and coordinating government counterparts to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure for emergency and programme results.

• Prepare the annual construction work plan for country-office activities
• Coordinate construction priorities with UNICEF programmes, operations and government counterparts
• Prepare designs, technical specifications and other construction documents
• Support procurement and contracting for construction services
• Monitor construction works on site for quality, cost and schedule
• Advise the Supply and Construction Officer on delivery risks and corrective action
• Apply sustainable and cost-effective construction standards to programme infrastructure

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in supply, business, engineering, architecture, construction, logistics, procurement, project management, public administration, environmental engineering, occupational safety or a related field
• Minimum six years of relevant experience in project monitoring, construction supply-chain management or a directly related technical field, reduced by three years for a relevant bachelor’s degree and by a further two years for a relevant master’s degree
• Understanding of development and humanitarian work
• Understanding of construction project cycles from needs assessment through planning, procurement, contracting, works monitoring and outcome evaluation
• Knowledge of green building standards
• Fluency in Spanish

• Temporary appointment for six months
• Role is classified as elevated risk for child safeguarding and requires additional vetting
• General Service candidates must already hold the necessary Venezuelan visa and work authorisation