Civil Engineer, Homs, Syria

## Civil Engineer, Homs, Syria - Organization:UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services Position Title:Civil Engineer Job Category:Engineer Seniority Level:Associate Contract Type:ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer Contract Level:LICA 8 Posting Start Date:13-Sep-2026 Posting End Date:27-Sep-2026 Duration:One year - 180 working days for the entire period Drive high-quality infrastructure delivery by providing technical expertise, supervising works, and ensuring compliance with design and safety standards. The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges About the Country/Multi-Country Office Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings. The Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) programme in Syria is funded by the European Union and managed by UNOPS. The programme aims to strengthen resilience and support sustainable and inclusive recovery through an integrated, conflict-sensitive and area-based approach. Its current focus locations include Haritan and Andan in Aleppo Governorate, Az-Zabadani in Rural Damascus, and Al-Qusayr in Homs Governorate. Under its infrastructure component, the NRM supports the rehabilitation of potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure identified as critical for sustainable recovery, return and livelihood restoration. The incumbent will provide discipline-specific technical support to the assessment, design review, procurement and implementation of relevant NRM infrastructure interventions, including construction supervision, quality assurance, testing, commissioning and handover, as applicable. The Civil Engineer manages and supervises infrastructure works carried out by implementing partners and contractors. The role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day design, construction and procurement activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Civil Engineer embeds best practices in technical design and construction management throughout the project lifecycle from planning to handover, while expected to uphold strict compliance with Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements. The incumbent also demonstrates strong technical expertise, proactive resource management, and the ability to ensure integrity, transparency and effective stakeholder coordination in all civil engineering activities. Functions / Key Results Expected Project Management and Coordination - Plan, supervise and manage the implementation of civil engineering projects from design to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines and budgets. - Support the Project Manager and technical team in planning, scheduling and implementing rehabilitation, construction, and infrastructure activities. - Assist in the preparation of project plans, schedules, and progress reports, and support project closure activities. - Liaise with government authorities, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to secure permits, ensure approvals, and maintain strong working relationships. - Participate in site meetings, procurement activities, and evaluation committees as needed. Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance - Review and provide inputs on design briefs, technical documentation, bills of quantity (BoQs), and cost estimates to ensure compliance with international standards, UNOPS guidelines and client requirements. - Conduct on-site technical assessments and inspections to ensure construction work adheres to UNOPS quality standards and project specifications. - Assist in the review of technical submittals, progress reports, and invoices from consultants and contractors, and recommend payment releases. - Monitor performance tracking systems and identify potential delays or cost overruns. - Support the valuation of construction work for payment certificates and assessment of claims. - Supervise and monitor contractors' and implementing partners' work to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. - Conduct site inspections, testing, verification of quantities, and review of technical submittals (shop drawings, materials, as-built documentation). - Ensure full compliance with UNOPS HSSE policies, environmental safeguards, and PSEAH standards. - Identify, assess and mitigate risks related to HSSE and community engagement. - Promote sustainability and green construction practices across all project phases. Monitoring and Reporting - Maintain accurate records of site activities, inspections, incidents and progress, ensuring timely submission of reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly). - Support project closure through commissioning, handover and archiving of construction documentation. - Assist in compiling periodic and specific reports, and ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and properly filed. - Support the Project Manager in overseeing change controls, risk and issue registers, and ensure timely and accurate reporting on project progress. Knowledge Building and Sharing - Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on civil engineering-related topics. - Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned. Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Resource Management, Project Team Management Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others.For people managers only:Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates dat