Chief of Section, Engineering
Quick answer
The UN Support Office in Haiti is hiring an in-office Chief of Section, Engineering in Port-au-Prince to lead infrastructure planning, construction, and facilities management.
- Role
- Chief of Section, Engineering
- Organization
- UN Support Office in Haiti
- Location
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-30
The role
The UN Support Office in Haiti is seeking a Chief of Section, Engineering to provide expert technical leadership on infrastructure projects, facilities management, and engineering policies. The role involves managing the design, procurement, and maintenance of complex field facilities, including camps and utility infrastructure, often in high-threat environments. The incumbent will oversee engineering staffing, develop annual budgets, and ensure compliance with risk management and quality standards. This position requires extensive international experience in project management and physical security design.
What you'll do
- Develop short and long-range plans for design, procurement, and maintenance of mission infrastructure.
- Establish work requirements and priorities based on the mission's mandate and deployment status.
- Manage engineering staff, resource allocation, and annual budgets for construction projects.
- Provide expert technical advice on engineering policies, procedures, and quality management.
- Interface with internal and external auditors to improve engineering task management.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities and infrastructure planning.
- Seven years of supervisory experience at the international level in project and contract management.
- Proven experience in designing physical security facilities and blast protection structures.
- Fluency in English (required); proficiency in French or Spanish is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree in an engineering or architecture field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and 7 years of international supervisory experience in project and contract management.
By when must I submit my application?
The application must be submitted by 06/30.
How to apply
Apply directly on UN Support Office in Haiti's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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