Construction Engineer at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Construction Engineer, NO-1

Job no: 559955
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Categories: Education
Level: NO-2

 About United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related Degree from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience at national level in the relevant field of civil engineering, especially in preparation of construction technical documentation.
• Experience of working in complex environments and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of construction technical project documentation development as well as construction supervision.
• Working experience in the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of technical/ (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills.
• Experience in technical design of high-rise structure is an asset.
• Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations would be an asset.
• Working experience in UN or other international development organization would be an asset.
• Background/familiarity with an emergency would be an asset.
• Familiarity with north-east Nigeria is a strong asset.
• Knowledge and experience in the usage of construction related software.
• Good computer skills including word processing, power-point and spreadsheet.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
• Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.
• UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

 Application Closing Date
24th March, 2023.