One year - Total 180 working days for the entire period Job Highlight 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 About the Region 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.
MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations.
By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges About the Country/Multi-Country Office Established in ****, 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 portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems,



and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.
Job Specific Context The Nexus Response Mechanism (NRM) programme in Syria is funded by the European Union and managed by UNOPS.
The programme aims to strengthen resilience and support sustainable and inclusive recovery through an integrated, conflict-sensitive and area-based approach.
Its current focus locations include Haritan and Andan in Aleppo Governorate, Az-Zabadani in Rural Damascus, and Al-Qusayr in Homs Governorate.
Under its infrastructure component, the NRM supports the rehabilitation of potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure identified as critical for sustainable recovery, return and livelihood restoration.
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 Role Purpose 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 Functions / Key Results Expected
1. 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 design briefs and design reports that address specific client and stakeholder requirements and specifications.
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.
Contribute to producing and reviewing structural bills of quantities.
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.
2. 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.
Carry out structural site inspections, assessments, and prepare reports as required.
Assist in the development of specifications,

📌 Structural Engineer, Homs, Syria (España)
🏢 UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
📍 España