Job Description

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in about 170 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development. In the programmatic period 2026-2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework will guide the work of authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the United Nations (UN). Commitment to work together and achieve priorities in BiH is expressed by: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), future accession to the European Union, Economic Reform Program of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023-2025, and the human rights commitments of BiH, including other agreed international and regional development goals, and treaty obligations and conventions.

As part of the UNDP BiH’s Effective Governance’s portfolio, The Economic Governance for Growth (EGG2) Project seeks to contribute to economic growth and entrepreneurship development, improving economic governance and fostering the growth of market-oriented capabilities for a knowledge-based economy.

Project activities include supporting institutional partners in providing better access to digital learning opportunities, enabling, and improving the environment for entrepreneurship development, and fostering innovation and research and development.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the Civil Engineer will provide support services to the EGG2 Project team, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. He/she will be responsible for technical and logistical assistance to Project Manager and Project Team while implementing activities under the Economic Governance for Growth (EGG2) Project.

Travel expenses will be calculated separately in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.

Scope of Work

Under the direct supervision of the EGG2 Project Manager, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for the following functions

Provides technical support throughout all stages of tendering processes

Participate in the technical evaluation of bids by analyzing specifications and data sheets for construction and installation works submitted by bidders. Verify compliance with RFQ/ITB requirements and request clarifications as needed;
Assist the project team in evaluating financial proposals and conducting value-for-money assessments. This includes market research and providing advice on appropriate unit prices for specific installation works.

2. Monitors and supervises construction works

Provide technical support during the implementation of construction and installation works;
Conduct site visits to the 28 school locations in Sarajevo, as needed, to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with the technical specifications and relevant standards and regulations;
Prepare necessary documentation needed for processing amendments to the contracts for works;
Analyze unit prices of additional works and verify their appropriateness in comparison to market rates;
Prepare the final supervision report;
Ensure quality of construction works and built-in materials;
In collaboration with the contractor contribute to the development of technical solutions for any issues that may arise during the execution of construction and installation works on site;
Review requests for additional and unforeseen works as well as other changes of original design documentation, assess their justification, and provide recommendations;
Oversee the handover process of the completed works to the end beneficiaries. Ensure that all necessary documentation is finalized and archived in accordance with UNDP procedures.
Ensure that the works are completed within the contracted deadlines.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for functioning of the Office and the Organization.Competences

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	Business Acumen	Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good Outcome. Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.
Business Management	Working with Evidence and Data	Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.
Business Management	Communication	Communicate in a 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.
Business Direction and Strategy	Negotiation and Influence	Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations.
Business direction and strategy	System 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.
Data	Data analysis	Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making
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

Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA

Min. Education requirements	Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in civil engineering, architecture or similar professional fields from a recognized university is required or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. years of relevant work experience	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 or similar professional fields.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills	Excellent computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize information technologies as tools and resources
Desirable Criteria	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. 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 will be considered an asset.
Required Language(s)	Fluency in English and one of the national languages (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) is required.
Professional Certificates	Official professional exam in the civil engineering, architecture or similar professional fields