Civil Engineer/Architect

The Civil Engineer/Architect will provide technical and logistical support to the Project Manager and Project Team for construction interventions under the EU Solidarity Fund Support to BiH project. The role involves conducting field visits, preparing assessments, reviewing technical design documents, supporting tendering processes, monitoring construction works, and facilitating knowledge management and gender equality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits and prepare assessment of construction interventions.
• Oversee the selection process and development of technical specifications.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and supporting technical documentation for construction interventions where needed.
• Review and assess technical design documents for construction interventions.
• Ensure that the principle of "build back better" is included into technical documentation.
• Monitor and quality assure the design process in close cooperation with service providers and consultants.
• Prepare Terms of References (ToRs) and Requests for Proposals (RFQs) for project design and revision services.
• Provide technical assistance in establishment of common grounds for minimum standards requirements for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks.
• Develop technical project and tender documentation for the implementation of specific (re)construction tasks.
• Ensure that necessary supporting documentation is in place prior to issuance of tender.
• Participate in evaluation of bids and selection of best bidder to the tender for (re)construction works.
• Analyze measures, quantities and description of each item in the offers against the advertised BoQ.
• Analyze and review the offered unit rates against the cost estimate and market prices.
• Perform monitoring field/on-site visits during execution of the works and technical acceptance.
• Ensure implementation of good practices including quality assurance, transparency, and accountability.
• Ensure that technical documentation on construction sites is maintained in accordance with relevant laws and standards and contract for works.
• Ensure quality of the works and quantities of in-built materials are in line with the contracted BoQ.
• Ensure professional supervision services are provided in accordance with relevant laws and standards.
• Sign off the taking over certificates upon completion of all construction works in each project.
• Verify payment certificates issued by the Contractors.
• Assist in the management of logistical support to the project.
• Prepare and maintain status and monitoring reports for the construction interventions implemented by the project.
• Prepare amendments to the contracts for construction works, keep records on bank guarantees and implementation deadlines.
• File and archive documents related to implementation of construction projects.
• Prepare handover packages to the partners and beneficiaries in line with internal UNDP procedures.
• Contribute to wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements.
• Promote a gender-balanced approach and awareness across all Project activities.
• Support internal knowledge sharing and information management to enhance effective project implementation.
• Contribute to dissemination of information and knowledge management within the team for effective project implementation.
• Contribute to maintaining the pool of projects deliverables, documents, files, equipment and materials.
• Ensure all project documentation is prepared using gender sensitive language.
• Provide support to Project Manager in ensuring effective gender mainstreaming throughout the project activities, work plans, budgets, reports, research, analyses.
• Ensure knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in Project knowledge management activities and products.
• Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering/Architecture from a recognized university is required.
• University degree (bachelor’s degree) in Civil Engineering/Architecture in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field of civil engineering/architecture.
• Official professional certification in the Civil Engineering/Architecture is desired.
• Experience using computers 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.
• Experience with 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.
• Hazard Identification: Experience in disaster risk reduction, climate change and work with natural hazards such as floods, flush-floods, landslides and earthquakes.
• Risk Analysis: Experience in assessing vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural hazards on infrastructure.
• Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners.
• Experience within the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills.
• Experience working in an international setting.
• Fluency in English and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian is required.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Construction Supervision
• Technical Documentation Production
• Reconstruction of Public Buildings
• Infrastructure Construction
• Spatial Planning Regulations
• Construction Acts Compliance
• Technical Regulations
• Professional Codes Compliance
• Hazard Identification
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Natural Hazard Risk Analysis
• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Contractor Management
• Project Implementation
• Project Monitoring
• Methodological Skills
• Calculation Skills
• Information Technology Use

Languages

English, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian