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Construction Specialist (Immunization) at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.
- To save their lives.
- To defend their rights.
- To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Construction Specialist (Immunization)
Job no: 592125
Location: Abuja
Job type: Contract
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-3
Days: 364
Purpose Of The Assignment
The Construction Specialist reports to the Project Manager in Health Section in line with the Country Office (CO) organisational structure and is responsible for coordinating construction activities.
Key responsibilities include planning, supporting procurement processes, preparing technical documentation, ensuring quality assurance, and monitoring construction works on-site.
- The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Health and Supply/Operations teams to define construction interventions that meet programme objectives and deliver tangible results for children, while providing technical guidance and advisory support to Government counterparts and partners on construction project management.
Major Responsibilities
Below Is a Summary Of Key Functions And Accountabilities:
Construction Design Development and Technical Compliance:
Lead the development and verification of technical designs, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and technical specifications for construction, incorporating engineering and safety risk assessments during the design phase, as well as ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with programme and construction requirements, eco-efficiency, and accessibility standards.
- Assess the structural suitability and integrity of proposed designs through the use of appropriate engineering software for structural analysis and simulation (e.g. load, stress, and stability analysis), ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements.
Preparation of construction Annual Work Plan (AWP):
Contribute to the development of the annual work plan for the construction activities of the assigned project, including determining priorities, setting targets and performance indicators, and monitoring progress to ensure results are achieved on schedule and meet performance standards.
- Prepare and compile information required for the annual work plan, covering regular activities, ongoing projects, and initiatives in the pipeline.
- Collaboration with UNICEF Programmes and Coordination with Government Counterparts:
- Provide technical guidance and support on construction project execution, monitoring, and management to the PMT, as well as to Government counterparts; contribute to the development of child-friendly community infrastructure proposals and provide construction-related information to ensure inclusion in the Programme’s AWP.
Minimum Requirements
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field is required.
A specialization in Structural Engineering is highly desirable. A first-level university degree with additional two-year of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in construction project management and operation, with demonstrated expertise in structural design, analysis, and supervision of infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in the preparation and review of structural designs, calculations, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and technical specifications.
Deadline: 10th April, 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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