Civil Engineer
Stars Orbit
Job Description
Job Description:
Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).
VA No. VA26/148
Position Title: Civil Engineer
Duty Station: Al-Mosaymer District - Lahj, Yemen. Field-based/periodic site presence at Al-Haumara and Al-Jrab dams’ sites as required by the projects. Daily site presence is not required unless specifically requested by UNDP based on implementation needs.
National or International Consultancy: National
Duration: Three (3) Months with the possibility of extension subject to project completion.
Number of Required Positions: 1
Vacancy Date of Issue: 26 August 2026
Vacancy Closure Date: 01 September 2026
Expected Starting Date: 15 September 2026
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Academic Qualifications
- B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering is required. A higher degree in civil engineering, water resources, hydraulic structures, construction management, or related field is desirable.
Minimum years of relevant work experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in civil engineering, construction supervision, site monitoring, contract management, infrastructure works, and follow-up implementation. Experience with water storage infrastructure, dams, gabions, stone works, channel protection, spillways, or similar rural infrastructures are strongly preferred.
- Experience supervising similar infrastructure projects;
- Experience in reviewing drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, work schedules, method statements.
- Experience in preparation of progress reports, measurement sheets, and payment documents; Preparing technical reports and field monitoring notes;
- Facilitating coordination between clients, contractors, consultants, local authorities, end-users, and community committees;
- Good command of using MS Office and relevant engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and design programs.
- Knowledge of international construction standards, FIDIC conditions, and UN/INGO procedures is an asset.
Required Language(s)
- Fluency in Arabic is required. Working knowledge of English is required, particularly for written reporting and communication with UNDP
How to Apply:
1. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
2. The CV must be submitted online in PDF format through SOC's portal via the following link:
https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20260825181344/VACANCY-6A8DDB585448C
3. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
4. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
5. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process
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