Structural Engineer

1.      Provide strategic technical leadership and supervisory oversight in structural engineering, infrastructure development, and the planning, design, execution, and management of complex construction projects. 2.      Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of construction and infrastructure projects in accordance with approved objectives. 3.      Oversee structural analysis, design review, technical assessments, and verification of engineering solutions to ensure structural integrity, safety, durability, and compliance with applicable international standards and specifications. 4.      Direct project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and performance monitoring to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of projects. 5.      Provide expert technical advice to senior management on structural engineering, construction methodologies, infrastructure development, design optimization, and project implementation strategies. 6.      Ensure effective contract administration, technical evaluation of bids, review of BOQs and cost estimates, variation assessment, and monitoring of contractor performance in accordance with contractual requirements and organizational procedures. 7.      Establish and implement quality assurance, quality control, occupational safety, environmental compliance, and engineering risk management systems throughout the project life cycle. 8.      Oversee site supervision, construction progress monitoring, technical inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handover to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, budgets, and schedules. 9.      Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of complex structural, geotechnical, construction, and project management challenges, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions. 10. Develop and implement project performance indicators, reporting systems, and risk mitigation strategies to support evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Abyei

6 months

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), through the Facility Management Unit (FMU), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and management of engineering infrastructure in support of mission operations. This includes roads, airfields, drainage systems, utility networks, accommodation facilities, retaining structures, water supply systems, environmental infrastructure, and other mission-critical assets. The Structural Engineer serves as the FMU technical focal point for structural engineering, structural design & integrity, and associated geotechnical and civil engineering activities. The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing, assessing, coordinating, supervising, and monitoring civil, structural engineering works and related infrastructure development activities to ensure that mission infrastructure is safe, resilient, sustainable, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable engineering standards and international best practices. Under the supervision of the Chief, FMU, the officer provides technical expertise and advisory support on structural engineering, geotechnical investigations, infrastructure planning, construction quality assurance, risk management, and asset sustainability. The incumbent will contribute to infrastructure development strategies, camp master plans, maintenance programs, rehabilitation initiatives, and engineering assessments across all UNISFA locations. Responsibilities The Structural Engineer will be based at UNISFA Abyei Headquarters and will travel frequently to field locations. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for the following duties: Administration Coordinate geotechnical investigations, site assessments, soil testing programs, and conduct foundation evaluations for new construction and rehabilitation projects. Review geological, hydrological, and geotechnical data to determine site suitability and engineering requirements. Review and evaluate geotechnical data, including soil characteristics, bearing capacity, settlement behavior, groundwater conditions, and slope stability to support infrastructure design. Provide technical recommendations on foundation systems, earthworks, retaining structures, pavement design, and ground improvement requirements. Perform structural design of buildings, structures, and their components. Review and technically verify structural designs, calculations, drawings, and reports prepared by consultants and contractors including relevant geotechnical design inputs. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering design codes and standards, international building codes, safety requirements, and environmental regulations. Maintain comprehensive records of geotechnical investigations, laboratory test results, structural assessments, construction inspections, and engineering documentation. Prepare technical specifications, Statements of Work (SoWs), Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, and procurement documents for civil, structural, and geotechnical projects. Coordinate with engineers, environmental specialists, procurement officers, and contractors throughout project implementation. Provide technical advice to management on engineering risks, infrastructure condition, project feasibility, and resource requirements. Planning and Design Lead structural assessments and coordinate associated geotechnical investigations for roads, bridges, culverts, drainage systems, retaining walls, helipads, accommodation and office facilities, warehouses, workshops, utility structures, and other mission infrastructure. Develop and review structural designs, site development plans, foundation designs, structural systems, and associated civil engineering works. Conduct feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, and technical investigations for new infrastructure and rehabilitation projects. Assess infrastructure requirements resulting from camp expansion, relocation, reconstruction, emergency deployment, or mission transition. Identify and evaluate structural and geotechnical hazards, including erosion, flooding, expansive soils, settlement, scour, slope instability, and other site-related risks. Develop mitigation measures and engineering solutions to minimize infrastructure vulnerability and operational disruptions. Support long-term infrastructure planning and asset management strategies based on engineering assessments and operational needs. Review design submissions to ensure structural adequacy, operational functionality, constructability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Participate in the preparation of camp master plans, infrastructure development programs, and engineering investment priorities. Coordinate site investigations, topographic surveys, geophysical studies, hydrological assessments, and material testing programs. Operation Supervise and monitor construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Conduct regular inspections of buildings, foundations, roads, bridges, culverts, drainage systems, retaining structures, water infrastructure, and other engineering assets. Assess the structural integrity and serviceability of existing facilities and recommend repair, strengthening, rehabilitation, or replacement measures. Monitor contractor performance, work quality, construction methods, testing activities, and compliance with contractual obligations. Review material submittals, laboratory test results, work procedures, and construction methodologies. Identify structural defects and non-conformities, recommend corrective measures, and verify satisfactory completion of remedial works. Verify quantities, quality standards, and completed works prior to recommending acceptance, certification, or payment. Establish and monitor implemention of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for infrastructure projects. Maintain a central database of geotechnical information, material test results, structural inspection reports, and infrastructure condition assessments. Monitor infrastructure performance and recommend preventive maintenance, remediation, and asset preservation measures. Investigate structural failures, pavement distress, foundation problems, drainage deficiencies, and other engineering issues, coordinate specialist investigations where required, and recommend corrective actions. Respond to engineering emergencies affecting mission infrastructure and coordinate immediate technical interventions. Provide technical mentoring and capacity-building support to engineers, technicians, and national staff. Support the preparation of engineering budgets, procurement plans, material requirements, and project implementation schedules. Coordinate with military engineering units, UN agencies, local authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders on infrastructure-related activities. Reporting and Compliance Prepare periodic and ad hoc technical reports on project progress, infrastructure condition, structural assessments, geotechnical findings, risks, and recommendations. Maintain engineering records, inspection reports, risk management documentation, technical drawings, test certificates, and project documentation. Monitor compliance with approved project scope, engineering standards, environmental requirements, health and safety procedures, and contractual obligations. Prepare technical evaluations, management briefings, project summaries, and decision-support papers for senior management. Support internal and external audits, inspections, technical reviews, and engineering compliance assessments. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to infrastructure reliability, structural safety, maintenance effectiveness, and project performance. Identify recurring engineering issues and develop sustainable corrective and preventive measures. Participate in technical evaluation panels, inspection committees, boards of survey, contractor evaluations, and engineering review meetings. Provide inputs for mission planning, budget preparation, infrastructure strategies, disaster risk reduction measures, and long-term asset management programs. Ensure all completed infrastructure assets are properly documented, commissioned, handed over, and incorporated into mission asset registers and maintenance programs.

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Structural Engineering, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the above fields, in combination with three (3) additional years of relevant professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering including design technical assessments, and construction supervision, is required. Experience in applying internationally recognized structural design codes and engineering standards (e.g., Eurocodes, British Standards, ACI, AISC, ASTM), including applicable geotechnical and construction material testing standards, is required. Experience in the design and implementation of infrastructure projects in complex or remote operational environments is desirable. Experience in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for infrastructure planning and site assessment is desirable. Professional certification in Practicing Professional Structural Engineer, professional registration as a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Structural Engineer is desirable. Additional certifications in structural/geotechnical analysis software (e.g., SAP, ETABS, STAAD. Pro, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, AutoCAD Civil 3D) is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.

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