SVN 19-09/26 Project Engineer Bihac, Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

## SVN 19-09/26 Project Engineer Bihac, Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Organization:IOM - International Organization for Migration - Country:Bosnia and Herzegovina Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position. Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office Bihac, the Project Engineer will be responsible and accountable for managing and implementing engineering and construction-related activities, including the preparation of technical designs and documentation, support to procurement and tendering processes, supervision of construction works, quality control, coordination with contractors and suppliers, and ensuring that all project activities are carried out in accordance with applicable technical standards, local regulations, approved project documentation and IOM procedures. - Assess site conditions and prepare conceptual analyses and complete technical documentation, including scope of works, bills of quantities, material specifications, and photographic records. - Develop all engineering designs in accordance with industry standards, local regulations, and good engineering practice, and consolidate basic and detailed designs into complete bidding and construction packages. - Prepare procurement plans, define eligibility and qualification criteria, and contribute to the technical sections of solicitation documents; participate in pre - bid meetings and provide clarifications to bidders. - Support bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract finalization by providing technical assessments of offers and recommendations on contractual terms. - Monitor construction progress through regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, material standards, and contractual requirements. - Identify risks, delays, or variations and provide technical input for contract amendments or additional works, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and schedules. - Ensure adherence to country - specific building codes, permits, and IOM construction and procurement procedures. - Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience - University degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience. - Successful completion of the Professional Engineering Exam is a mandatory requirement for this position. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. - Proven professional experience in project design and in a civil engineering or civil construction related field. - Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the planning, organization, monitoring and enforcement of safe work practices and procedures with strong knowledge of BiH regulations within the construction sector. - Working knowledge and expereince with project planning and implementation, which would include knowledge of all phases of a construction project. - Demonstrated experience in the supervision, construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of water supply, wastewater, drainage, environmental, utility, or other public infrastructure projects is considered an advantage. - Experience in the preparation of tender documentation and ability to participate in and support the tendering and procurement process. - Knowledge of construction project planning, implementation and site supervision. - Knowledge of procurement and tendering procedures in line with organizational rules. - Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimation and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ). - Familiarity with water supply, wastewater, drainage, utility, environmental, or municipal infrastructure systems is an advantage. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering software is an asset. - Knowledge of contract management and coordination with contractors and suppliers. - Knowledge of quality assurance, regulatory compliance and construction standards. - Driving license: B category and five years of active driving experience. All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, fluency in English and one of the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) is required (oral and written). Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: - Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. - Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. - Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. - Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. - Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies- behavioural indicators - Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. - Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. - Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. - Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. - Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically