About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Panama, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Consultant (Engineer Expert)
• Grade:CON
• Location:Panama City, Panama
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in architecture, construction or engineering or other related fields is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in architecture, construction and engineering is required; Experience as an engineer in site inspection, technical drawings, and materials management is required; Previous relevant experience in Haiti is desirable; Use of relevant engineering software (i.e.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this post, fluency in oral and written French is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.

Skills

• Draft technical documents to prepare procurement process for the construction work related to PCCP control unit in Port au Prince. 2 Port au Prince
• Assist the procurement team in preparing bid documentation, supporting the evaluation process and technically identifying the most suitable company. 3 Port au Prince
• Monitor and support implementation on the ground to ensure works are executed in line with approved specifications, timelines and quality standards 4 Ouanaminthe and Cap Haitien
• Review of all technical documents and contractors schedule.
• Written comments on methodology, plans, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Participation in the kick-off meeting.
• Prepare documentation for the construction of office for the control unit in Port au Prince (at the airport). Provide technical support to the UNODC procurement process
• Support Procurement process in monitoring construction work in Port au Prince 5 Ouanaminthe and Cap Haitien
• Site monitoring reports after each field visit (you would need to specify the number of visits/intervals), including:
• Progress against schedule
• Verification of completed tasks
• Photographic evidence

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply