Technical Engineer Consultant - School Construction Projects

About the role

UNICEF Moldova is seeking a national Technical Engineer consultant for an 8-month assignment in Chisinau, working remotely. The consultant supports improvements to accessibility in eight model schools under the EU-funded programme "Advancing Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All", jointly implemented by UNICEF and UNDP. The work follows the guidance of the UNICEF Moldova Construction Specialist and covers schools in Ocnița, Orhei, Drochia, Briceni, Florești, Bălți, Criuleni and Dondușeni.

Key responsibilities

• Support procurement by preparing and reviewing technical tender documentation, assessing contractors' technical and financial proposals and answering bidders' technical queries.
• Monitor construction progress through regular site visits, identify challenges and follow up on corrective actions to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical standards, safety requirements and project schedules.
• Support quality assurance of construction works, materials and workmanship, including accessibility requirements, eco-efficient solutions and disaster risk reduction measures.
• Monitor environmental, social, health and safety aspects of the works and document findings and required corrective actions.
• Support inspections, completion and handover, including verification of defect closure, testing records, as-built drawings, warranties and operation and maintenance documentation.
• Prepare progress reports, maintain project records and compile the consolidated completion and close-out package, including lessons learned and recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture, water infrastructure, environment and climate, or another relevant field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in technical project assessment, design, monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance or related technical fields.
• Previous experience designing and supervising at least one construction or refurbishment project.
• Fluency in oral and written Romanian; advanced command of English and Russian is desirable.
• Desirable: certificate of technical-professional attestation as designer, technical supervisor or site manager, good knowledge of UNICEF programmes and construction procurement, and previous experience with United Nations agencies.

Candidates apply through the UNICEF online recruitment portal with an up-to-date profile and CV, a cover letter describing relevant project experience, and a separate financial proposal stating an all-inclusive consultancy fee in MDL, broken down by deliverable and including administrative and travel costs. Consultants are not UNICEF staff and are responsible for their own taxes and duties.