The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Based in Addis Ababa, the Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office (HAMCO) delivers project management, procurement, and infrastructure services across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan, with a primary focus on health, agriculture, and economic development. Established in 2009, HAMCO partners with governments and development stakeholders to implement impactful, results-driven initiatives that contribute to sustainable development. Since 2024, new projects have been aimed at expanding access to healthcare, education, energy, and livelihoods, particularly in underserved and conflict-affected regions. HAMCO also provides human resource management services, supporting the effective implementation of development initiatives. Key efforts include equipping research facilities, strengthening education and health systems, building vaccine research capacity, and enhancing resilience in communities affected by crisis. Through these interventions, HAMCO contributes to inclusive growth, regional stability, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the Horn of Africa.

Established in 2005, UNOPS Sudan is a key partner in advancing community well-being through infrastructure, procurement, and project management services that support humanitarian, recovery, and sustainable development efforts. UNOPS contributes to improved access to clean water, supports peacekeeping operations, and assists in implementing the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement by helping operationalize the Permanent Ceasefire Committee for Darfur in collaboration with UNITAMS. Ongoing initiatives focus on enhancing access to water and strengthening health services across the country, with particular efforts in Kassala state to expand diagnostic capacity and upgrade healthcare infrastructure. Through these projects, UNOPS supports stability, resilience, and improved living conditions for communities across Sudan.

This position operates within a dynamic project environment focused on infrastructure development in Sudan. The Associate Construction Management Engineer will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of construction projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines. The role requires close collaboration with project teams, contractors, and local stakeholders to facilitate effective project delivery and contribute to the overall success of UNOPS Sudan's infrastructure initiatives.

The Associate Construction Management Engineer supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of infrastructure projects. The role assists in ensuring that construction activities are executed in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, timelines and safety requirements. The incumbent also supports provision of on-site technical oversight, contractor management, stakeholder coordination, and effective reporting, documentation and compliance with UNOPS and donor/partner standards. 

Technical Assistance and Construction Oversight

• Provide inputs on project work plans, drawings and specifications during design and procurement stages.
• Monitor on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with design standards, technical specifications and contractual obligations.
• Conduct quality inspections, verify material compliance, and monitor safety and environmental standards in line with UNOPS health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) requirements.
• Support the resolution of technical and operational issues in coordination with contractors and the project manager.
• Verify contractor progress, prepare and review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), and ensure accurate documentation for disbursement.
• Review variation orders and cost claims, ensuring technical accuracy and value for money.
• Support the timely delivery of site progress reports, updates and documentation of construction milestones.

Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

• Maintain regular coordination with end-users, contractors, consultants and local authorities to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Organize and participate in project meetings, prepare minutes, track action items and follow up on progress.
• Support the project manager in facilitating effective communication among all project stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining good relationships with project neighbours and communities to promote smooth project execution. 

Monitoring,  Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Monitor progress and report deviations against approved schedules and work plans.
• Work with contractors to provide regular updates on inspection and testing plans.
• Assist in inspecting and reporting on works in progress, ensuring adherence to quality benchmarks and specifications.
• Assist in preparing technical and progress reports highlighting key achievements, delays, risks and financial updates.
• Conduct site visits and prepare inspection or field visit reports for review by the project manager. 

Operational and Logistical Support

• Support project administration, procurement and logistics.
• Contribute to contact and asset management, payment tracking, and procurement documentation.
• Assist in organizing meetings, site visits, and workshops.
• Maintain accurate records of project documents, financial data, and correspondence in accordance with UNOPS document management standards.
• Identify administrative or operational bottlenecks and recommend appropriate remedial actions.

Knowledge Building and Sharing 

• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management and construction management.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
• Conduct research on infrastructure- and project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes. 

Required

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related disciplines with 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

• A recognized professional certification or membership in a civil, structural or construction engineering association, at the national or international level, is desirable.

Required

• Relevant experience is work in building construction, site supervision or infrastructure project management or similar fields.
• Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects is required.
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems are required. 

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
• Experience in project documentation, report writing and technical communication is desired.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
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• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. 
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

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