Civil Engineer for Technical Support to the EGG2 Project (short NPSA - up to 18 expert days February 2026 to May 2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in about 170 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development. In the programmatic period 2026-2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework will guide the work of authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the United Nations (UN). Commitment to work together and achieve priorities in BiH is expressed by: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), future accession to the European Union, Economic Reform Program of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023-2025, and the human rights commitments of BiH, including other agreed international and regional development goals, and treaty obligations and conventions.

As part of the UNDP BiH’s Effective Governance’s portfolio, The Economic Governance for Growth (EGG2) Project seeks to contribute to economic growth and entrepreneurship development, improving economic governance and fostering the growth of market-oriented capabilities for a knowledge-based economy.

Project activities include supporting institutional partners in providing better access to digital learning opportunities, enabling, and improving the environment for entrepreneurship development, and fostering innovation and research and development.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the Civil Engineer will provide support services to the EGG2 Project team, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. He/she will be responsible for technical and logistical assistance to Project Manager and Project Team while implementing activities under the Economic Governance for Growth (EGG2) Project.

Travel expenses will be calculated separately in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.

1. Scope of Work 

   Under the direct supervision of the EGG2 Project Manager, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for the following functions

   1. Provides technical support throughout all stages of tendering processes

   2. Participate in the technical evaluation of bids by analyzing specifications and data sheets for construction and installation works submitted by bidders. Verify compliance with RFQ/ITB requirements and request clarifications as needed;
   3. Assist the project team in evaluating financial proposals and conducting value-for-money assessments. This includes market research and providing advice on appropriate unit prices for specific installation works.

      2. Monitors and supervises construction works

   4. Provide technical support during the implementation of construction and installation works; 
   5. Conduct site visits to the 28 school locations in Sarajevo, as needed, to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with the technical specifications and relevant standards and regulations;
   6. Prepare necessary documentation needed for processing amendments to the contracts for works;
   7. Analyze unit prices of additional works and verify their appropriateness in comparison to market rates; 
   8. Prepare the final supervision report; 
   9. Ensure quality of construction works and built-in materials; 
   10. In collaboration with the contractor contribute to the development of technical solutions for any issues that may arise during the execution of construction and installation works on site;
   11. Review requests for additional and unforeseen works as well as other changes of original design documentation, assess their justification, and provide recommendations;
   12. Oversee the handover process of the completed works to the end beneficiaries. Ensure that all necessary documentation is finalized and archived in accordance with UNDP procedures.
   13. Ensure that the works are completed within the contracted deadlines. 

       The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for functioning of the Office and the Organization.Competences Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements  Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible  Act with Determination:  LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

        Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

        

       Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction and Strategy Business Acumen

       Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good 

       Outcome. Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Knowledge and 

       understanding of the operational frameworks in the 

       📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

       ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

       organization. Business Management Working with Evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. Business Management Communication

       Communicate in a clear, concise and 

       unambiguous manner both through written and 

       verbal communication; to tailor messages and 

       choose communication methods depending on the 

       audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Business Direction and Strategy Negotiation and Influence

       Reach a common understanding/agreement, 

       persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations. Business direction and strategy System Thinking

       Ability to use objective problem analysis and 

       judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Data Data analysis Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making Partnership management Relationship management

       Ability to engage with a wide range of public and

       private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding

       Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA Min. Education requirements

   14. Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in civil engineering, architecture or similar professional fields from a recognized university is required or 
   15. A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Min. years of relevant work experience 
   16. Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
   17. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field of civil engineering, architecture or similar professional fields. Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
   18. Excellent computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize information technologies as tools and resources Desirable Criteria
   19. Professional experience in (re)construction of public buildings and infrastructure.
   20. Experience in working in complex and large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of technical documentation development as well as construction supervision.
   21. Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners.
   22. Experience within the area of preparation, implementation and monitoring of (re)construction projects; methodological and calculation skills.
   23. Experience working in an international setting will be considered an asset.