Engineering Officer

LocationKABUL, Afghanistan

LevelMid

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan is hiring a mid-level Engineering Officer in Kabul, Afghanistan, with a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related fields, to develop engineering plans and budgets.

Role: Engineering Officer
Organization: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
Location: KABUL, Afghanistan
Level: Mid
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

The incumbent will develop short and long-range plans for the design, procurement of goods/services, construction/commissioning, and operation/maintenance of DPKO mission facilities and infrastructure, and contribute to the development of annual engineering budgets and associated work schedules.

What you'll do

Develop short and long-range plans for the design, procurement of goods/services, construction/commissioning, and operation/maintenance of DPKO mission facilities and infrastructure
Contribute to the development of annual engineering budgets and associated work schedules
Monitor actual costs and schedule performance against the approved budget and baseline schedules
Provide expert technical advice on technical documents and overall policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to the mission's engineering activities
Ensure that all engineering activities, in particular related to energy, water and wastewater and waste, are in compliance with the DPKO/DFS Environmental and Waste management policies and in line with the DFS Environment strategy objectives

What it takes

Master's degree or equivalent in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related appropriate area
Seven years of supervisory including experience at the international level in project management/contract management for large design/construction projects and facilities maintenance programs
Experience maintaining project quality, time and cost controls under harsh weather conditions including extreme winters and summers, limited quality material and manpower issues
Experience in high security threat environments, including participation in the assessment of infrastructure and related force protection solutions which are realistic and optimized and prioritized to take account of available resources
Experience in negotiation with host government authorities to secure land and premises in line with SOMA/SOFA obligations, and liaison to obtain permissions for alterations, improvements, and takeover/handover

What you'll bring

Develop short and long-range plans for the designprocurement of goods/servicesconstruction/commissioningand operation/maintenance of DPKO mission facilities and infrastructureContribute to the development of annual engineering budgets and associated work schedulesMonitor actual costs and schedule performance against the approved budget and baseline schedules

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related fields, and seven years of supervisory experience in project management/contract management for large design/construction projects and facilities maintenance programs.

How do I apply?

You can apply through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira, using the job opening number 26-Engineering-UNAMA-286023-J-KABUL (M).

Is the job remote?

The job is not specified as remote, and the location is in Kabul, Afghanistan.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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