National Individual Consultancy- to support IPA 2020 project rehabilitation activities, Sarajevo

## National Individual Consultancy- to support IPA 2020 project rehabilitation activities, Sarajevo - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Country:Bosnia and Herzegovina - Office:UNICEF Office for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to resilience. How can you make a difference? The consultancy will support UNICEF in ensuring that assigned construction projects are technically sound, adequately supervised and documented, and implemented in accordance with approved designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements, agreed timelines, applicable standards and relevant health, safety and accessibility requirements. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:External ToR Template TMC0004300.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... Minimum requirements: - University degree (Master’s) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or another relevant technical field. - Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in construction project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance, construction/rehabilitation works or other directly related technical fields. - Experience in reviewing technical documentation, drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates is required - Experience in construction contract management, certification of works, payment verification and/or supervision of construction projects. Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: - Good understanding of the construction project cycle, including planning, design/technical documentation, procurement, contracting, implementation monitoring and project completion. - Knowledge of construction supervision, quality assurance, certification of works and contract administration. - Ability to review technical designs, specifications, BoQs and other construction documentation. - Knowledge of applicable construction standards, health and safety requirements, accessibility and risk management. - Strong analytical, planning, coordination and problem-solving skills. - Ability to prepare clear technical reports, recommendations and monitoring documentation. Language Requirements: - Fluency in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BHS) and English is required. - Previous experience with UNICEF, another UN agency, international organization or development/humanitarian programme. - Experience with public-sector construction or rehabilitation projects. - Experience with procurement of construction works and engineering services. - Familiarity with UNICEF or UN procedures related to construction, procurement and contract management. - Emergency/humanitarian construction experience is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): - An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV) - A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)TMC0005891 Financial proposal template.xlsx Remarks:If theTOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official pageVacancies | UNICEF Careers. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here .