This role offers a unique opportunity to apply fundamental structural engineering concepts in a humanitarian and development context, contributing to critical infrastructure projects in Syria. You will be instrumental in gathering and analyzing data, supporting project specialists, and ensuring high-quality construction standards, directly impacting resilience and sustainable recovery efforts

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its current focus locations include Haritan and Andan in Aleppo Governorate, Az-Zabadani in Rural Damascus, and Al-Qusayr in Homs Governorate.

The incumbent will provide discipline-specific technical support to the assessment, design review, procurement and implementation of relevant NRM infrastructure interventions, including construction supervision, quality assurance, testing and handover, as applicable

The structural engineer (ICS08) applies fundamental structural engineering concepts to gather and analyze data, interpret applicable standards and requirements, and support project specialists and managers in the assessment, design, review and implementation of construction projects. The incumbent contributes to ensuring high-quality standards, monitors progress, and prepares inputs for reports and technical documentation,supporting the Nexus Response Mechanism's objectives in Syria

Structural Design and Analysis Support

Contribute to the design of structural components and services of projects, including systemic drawings, calculations, reports, and scope of works.

Provide structural assessment, design review and technical support for structures associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including pumping station buildings, water storage facilities, foundations,



reinforced concrete and steel structures, as applicable to the approved project scope.

Prepare/Review the design documentation, calculations, specifications, bar bending schedules, and other project documents to meet required quality and detailing.

Review the design of structural components and services of projects according to client requirements and applicable international standards and codes of practices.

Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated into project designs.

Perform rudimentary analysis of project parameters or data sets related to structural integrity and performance.

Project Implementation and Quality Assurance

Contribute to the implementation phase by following up and monitoring relevant tasks, including testing, coding, and details of structural deliverables to clients.

Assist in the development of specifications, procedures, and quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) protocols when required.

Support the project team in monitoring the delivery of structural design documents and identify possible late delivery prior to the event.

Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines, including Architectural, Design Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors.

Prepare inputs for reports, briefs, and other documents for review by a supervisor, ensuring high quality and adherence to UNOPS standards.

Technical Coordination and Administrative Support

Work closely with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Draftspersons, and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks, and developing an integrated design.

Assist in managing structural design and engineering related material archiving.

Perform any other tasks relevant to the Infrastructure and Engineering Unit when required.

Deliver delegated tasks by the supervisor on time and as per the required cost and quality parameters.

Ensure project design and construction quality is high, observing local and UN standards,



and that applicable health and safety procedures are adhered to.

AutoCAD, Design, Problem Solving, Structural Analysis, Technical Writing

Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Bachelors degree or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.

A minimum of 2 years of practical civil engineering and related experience is required

Experience using MS Office Suite and structural analysis and engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MathCAD, PLS-CADD, StaadPro, ETABS, SAP2000, PROKON, etc.

Experience in structural assessment, rehabilitation, design or supervision of structures associated with potable water supply, pumping stations, water storage facilities, irrigation infrastructure or similar public infrastructure is desirable.

Membership in a recognized professional engineering association at the national or international level is desirable.

UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.

We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.

UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.

We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.

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