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Senior Associate Civil Engineer

Phillipsburg

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Phillipsburg
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-7, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Administrative support
  • Closing Date: 2025-01-26

Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5416/29480
Department/office LCR, PAMCO, Costa Rica
Duty station Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-7
Duration Ongoing ICA –subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Application period 06-Jan-2025 to 26-Jan-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:

  • Support in the technical, administrative, and financial control of the work.

  • Support in specialized tasks: documentary review, measurements, equipment follow-up, and subcontract follow-up.

  • Collaborate with the analysis of results of the Supervisory Unit of the work, including inspection results, topography, as well as the results and deliverables of the quality verification company.

  • Follow up on quality control documentation of the work, equipment used, coordination with subcontractors, etc.

  • Prepare monthly closings, collecting all the precedent information of the supervision and management works of the project, taking special attention to the traceability of the information in the field.

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 

  • Completion of secondary school is required. 

  • 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 years of experience 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 Bachelor's) in supporting construction and/or supervision in infrastructure projects works, is required.

  • Knowledge of quality control of materials is required.

  • Experience in the elaboration and/or implementation of quality control plans is desirable.

  • Experience in FIDIC contract management is desirable.


c. Language Requirements 

  • Fluency in English is required

  • Knowledge of Dutch is a highly desirable asset.

  • Fluency in Spanish is desirable


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.