Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

• Successful completion of the Professional Engineering Exam is a mandatory requirement.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating infrastructure design, procurement support, construction supervision and contract administration.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the planning, organization, monitoring and enforcement of safe work practices and procedures, with strong knowledge of BiH regulations within the construction sector.

• Working knowledge and experience with project planning and implementation, including knowledge of all phases of a construction project.

• Demonstrated experience in the supervision, construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of water supply, wastewater, drainage, environmental, utility, or other public infrastructure projects is considered an advantage.

• Experience in the preparation of tender documentation and ability to participate in and support the tendering and procurement process.

• Knowledge of construction project planning, implementation and site supervision.

• Knowledge of procurement and tendering procedures in line with organizational rules.

• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimation and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ).

• Familiarity with water supply, wastewater, drainage, utility, environmental, or municipal infrastructure systems is an advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering software is an asset.

• Knowledge of contract management and coordination with contractors and suppliers.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, regulatory compliance and construction standards.

• Driving licence: B category and five years of active driving experience.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English and one of the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) is required (oral and written).

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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