Senior Associate Civil Engineer

Bridgetown

Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Bridgetown
Grade: Administrative support - LICA-7, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
Closing Date: 2025-06-22

Job categories Engineering

Vacancy code VA/2025/B5416/30187

Department/office LCR, ICMCO, Costa Rica

Duty station Bridgetown, Barbados

Contract type Local ICA Support

Contract level LICA-7

Duration Ongoing ICA –subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Application period 20-May-2025 to 22-Jun-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Civil Engineer will support the Lead Engineer in the day-to-day operations of the project in the aspects of planning and document tracking, construction contract management and works supervision, on-site technical follow-up and preparation of project management documents in the field of contract management. The Senior Associate Civil Engineer is expected to contribute to achieving and exceeding the organization's performance and service objectives.

The Senior Associate Civil Engineer will perform his/her duties under the direct supervision of the Lead Engineer. Among his/her main responsibilities are:

Design and drawings
Procurement support
Technical supervision

Contract and construction management

Quality assurance & control

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the terms of references attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education

First university degree (Bachelor´s degree or Master´s degree) preferably in one of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and/or related areas is desirable and may substitute some year of experienced required.

***Please upload your academic diplomas or academic certifications to your application***

b. Work Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience (or 3 in combination with Master’s degree) in supporting construction and/or supervision in infrastructure projects works, is required.
Work experience (should include) responsibilities in technical supervision, contract management, construction planning, and on-site monitoring of civil infrastructure projects, is required.
Experience in the preparation and review of technical drawings, BoQs, and specifications is desirable.
Experience in project reporting, including drafting technical progress reports is desirable.
Experience in FIDIC contract management is desirable.

c. Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of other UN languages (especially French or Spanish) is an asset.

e. Cover Letter

While your resume shows your skills, experience and training, we are also eager to learn more about your interests and motivations. Therefore, we invite you to upload a cover letter along with your application for the position. Remember to share in the letter your motivation to join the UNOPS team in the advertised position, your interests and skills. Additionally we would like to know your perspective on the UN Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity. For more information on the UN Values, see the UN Values and Behaviors Framework document.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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