Civil Engineer for supervision of reconstruction of infrastructure in 8 local communities in BiH-Up to 60 expert days (from 1 May to 31 December 2025)
JOB DETAIL
Background
Support to Immediate Recovery from the 2024 Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina represents an EU funded intervention, designed to provide immediate response to needs of the population in local communities in BiH directly affected by the natural disaster declared in October 2024.
Severe storm that struck southern and central parts of the country, triggering widespread flooding, mudslides, and landslides, had a devastating impact, causing widespread damage to housing, infrastructure, and essential life services. According to the preliminary assessments conducted shortly after the disaster, estimated direct damages from the floods to housing stock and public infrastructure amount to EUR 144 million.
The Project will operate in eight affected governments in BiH in helping them effectively and sustainably recover from the event, through rehabilitation and/or (re)construction of housing units and public facilities, rehabilitation and/or (re)construction of small-scale community infrastructure and support to agricultural producers and MSMEs in restoring their businesses.
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager the Consultant will provide support to the Project Team in implementation of the activities related to rehabilitation of local communal infrastructure in flood affected communities.
Travel expenses will be calculated separately based on number of field visits, in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Supervision of construction and rehabilitation works
- Regularly visit the construction sites and supervise construction and rehabilitation of at least 14 infrastructure projects in Jablanica, Konjic, Kiseljak, Kresevo, Fojnica, Mostar, Drvar, Vares;
- Manage contracts for construction and rehabilitation works in line with UNDP rules and procedures;
- Ensure compliance of construction works with the contracted Bill of Quantities, Entity Spatial Planning and Construction Acts and relevant by-laws, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions and professional codes;
- Ensure quality of construction works and built-in materials;
- Check quantities of implemented works and verify interim and final payment certificates,
- Review and sign the daily construction log and construction book of measurements, where applicable;
- Verify and sign interim and final payment certificates;
- Review requests for additional and unforeseen works as well as other changes of original design documentation, assess their justification, and provide recommendations;
- Prepare necessary documentation needed for processing amendments to the contractors for works;
- Analyze unit prices of additional works and verify their appropriateness in comparison to market rates;
- Ensure that the works are completed within the contracted deadlines;
- Provide regular updates to the Project Manager;
- Prepare the final supervision report for each infrastructure project;
- Participate in technical inspection and handover of the works;
- Collect all relevant documentation related to each infrastructure project in cooperation with the supervising entities and contractors and submit it to UNDP as part of the handover;
- Ensure transparent exchange of information with the Project beneficiaries through continuous informing about the planned scope of work and implementation dynamics.
- The employee will provide monthly progress reports to the Project Manager in form defined by UNDP.
Institutional Arrangement
The employee will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.
Competencies
| Core | |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
| Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
| Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
| Business Direction and Strategy | Strategic Thinking | Develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight. |
| Business Direction and Strategy | Systems Thinking | Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system |
| Business Development | Human-centered | Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of problem-solving process |
| Business Management | Design Communication | Ability to communicate in clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels |
| Partnership Management | Relationship management | Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding |
| Data | Data analysis | Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making |
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering from a recognized university is required or
- University degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the relevant field of Civil Engineering with Bachelor’s degree;
- Master Degree does not require experience.
Required skills:
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize information technologies as tools and resources
- Professional experience in (re)construction of public buildings and infrastructure.
- Experience in working in complex and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of technical documentation development as well as construction supervision.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Entities’ Spatial Planning and Construction Acts, by-laws regulating the construction of similar public facilities, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions and professional codes.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
- Experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 will be considered an asset.
- Hazard Identification: Experience in work with natural hazards such as floods, flush-floods, landslides and earthquakes are an asset.
- Risk Analysis: Experience in assessing vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural hazards on infrastructure is an asset.
- Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners is desired.
- Experience within the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills is an asset.
- Experience working in an international setting will be considered an asset.
- Official professional certification in the Civil Engineering
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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