Construction and Operations Engineer

UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child.

UNICEF has worked in Jordan since 1952 to promote and protect the rights of children. In the following decades, significant progress has been achieved for children. Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2013, UNICEF has significantly increased its operation to respond to the challenges faced by both refugee children and those in the communities where they live.

Building on the lessons learned from this emergency response, UNICEF Jordan moved to a vulnerability approach in 2018 – supporting interventions that target the most vulnerable children in the country, regardless of their nationality.

In Syrian refugees’ camps, UNICEF provides a wide range of essential basic services through its comprehensive programs to support children to survive and thrive, educate, have access to clean water and sanitation, and be protected to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will support the UNICEF facilities in Syrian Refugee Camps. This includes schools, Makani, cinema Zaatari, playgrounds, and youth centers. The role involves assisting in project planning, construction supervision, and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Additionally, the candidate will help ensure that UNICEF facilities are safe, accessible and welcoming to all children.

Additional Information:
National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:
• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,101.58;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free Medical and life insurance;
• Free access to different learning platforms.
For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit:
https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Under the direct Supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs Officer, the UN Volunteer will:
• Oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the construction project lifecycle for new sites and facilities within the Syrian Refugee Camps.
• Monitor the regular maintenance activities for UNICEF facilities in the camps, including Schools, Makani & Youth centers, and Cinema Zaatari.
• Support the development of project plans, including budgeting, cost estimation, scope, and scheduling.
• Prepare and manage bidding documents, including statements of work, technical specifications, BOQs, technical drawings, and timelines.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with quality standards through effective quality control and assurance.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Assist in establishing techniques and plans to manage workload demands, considering maintenance costs, regulations, and potential environmental hazards.
• Support the creation of site material databases and provide daily updates on labor productivity and project progress.
• Ensure a safe work environment by adhering to local and UNICEF standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular site visits to the Syrian refugee camps to monitor construction and maintenance activities.
• Verify and review the weekly and monthly reports submitted by operational contractors/partners to meet maintenance objectives.
• Represent UNICEF in assigned meetings.
• Attend internal and external meetings, including section meetings, camp coordination meetings, and weekly/monthly meetings with contractors/partners.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on construction progress.
• Offer technical support for donor reports and verify maintenance reports submitted by operational contractors.
• Support the operational contractor as needed with maintenance activities for UNICEF facilities.