Civil Engineer

Civil Engineering
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
May 30, 2026
Ongoing
Urgent
Application ends: June 11, 2026
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Job Description

Job Highlight

Drive high-quality infrastructure delivery by providing technical expertise, supervising works, and ensuring compliance with design and safety standards.

Role Purpose

The Civil Engineer manages and supervises infrastructure works carried out by implementing partners and contractors. The role is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day design, construction and procurement activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The Civil Engineer embeds best practices in technical design and construction management throughout the project lifecycle from planning to handover, while expected to uphold strict compliance with Health, Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) standards and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) requirements.

The incumbent also demonstrates strong technical expertise, proactive resource management, and the ability to ensure integrity, transparency and effective stakeholder coordination in all civil engineering activities.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Project Management and Coordination

  • Plan, supervise and manage the implementation of civil engineering projects from design to completion, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines and budgets.
  • Support the Project Manager and technical team in planning, scheduling and implementing rehabilitation, construction, and infrastructure activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of project plans, schedules, and progress reports, and support project closure activities.
  • Liaise with government authorities, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to secure permits, ensure approvals, and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Participate in site meetings, procurement activities, and evaluation committees as needed.

Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance

  • Review and provide inputs on design briefs, technical documentation, bills of quantity (BoQs), and cost estimates to ensure compliance with international standards, UNOPS guidelines and client requirements.
  • Conduct on-site technical assessments and inspections to ensure construction work adheres to UNOPS quality standards and project specifications.
  • Assist in the review of technical submittals, progress reports, and invoices from consultants and contractors, and recommend payment releases.
  • Monitor performance tracking systems and identify potential delays or cost overruns.
  • Support the valuation of construction work for payment certificates and assessment of claims.
  • Supervise and monitor contractors’ and implementing partners’ work to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
  • Conduct site inspections, testing, verification of quantities, and review of technical submittals (shop drawings, materials, as-built documentation).

HSSE Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with UNOPS HSSE policies, environmental safeguards, and PSEAH standards.
  • Identify, assess and mitigate risks related to HSSE and community engagement.
  • Promote sustainability and green construction practices across all project phases.

Skills

Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Resource Management, Project Team Management.

Education Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience, OR
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

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

Experience Requirements

Required

  • Relevant experience is work in civil engineering, structural works, construction technology, construction supervision and monitoring, or related areas.

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.

Language Requirements

  • English, Fluent, Required.
  • Amharic, Fluent, Required.

Opportunities for learning and growth

  • Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
  • Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
  • State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
  • Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
  • Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration.