Construction Management Engineer

About the role

The UNODC Country Office for Afghanistan (COAFG) is hiring a Construction Management Engineer to support the Project for Strengthening Counternarcotics Capacities for Vulnerable People. The project improves infrastructure in five Drug Treatment Centres (DTCs) in Kandahar, Helmand, Badakhshan, Badghis and Takhar provinces, including expansions, renovations, WASH facilities and solar energy systems. The post is based in Kabul with frequent travel to the provinces, under the guidance of the COAFG Representative and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for Drug Demand Reduction and HIV Prevention.

Key responsibilities

• Assess infrastructure needs in the five DTCs and prepare technical documentation (design requirements, drawings, scope of work, BoQs, cost estimates) for procurement and vendor selection.
• Review solicitation documents, evaluate bidder technical proposals and recommend qualified vendors and contractors.
• Support the procurement and contracting process, and verify documentation for timely, compliant payment certification to vendors and contractors.
• Oversee day-to-day site construction, monitor progress and contractor performance, and report delays, risks and cost overruns.
• Review progress payment claims, variation orders and extension requests, and maintain site records such as progress reports and meeting minutes.
• Enforce quality standards, conduct regular inspections and testing of materials and works, and prepare quality control documentation including non-conformance reports.
• Lead HSSE management: safety inspections, toolbox talks, risk assessments, incident reporting and green construction practices.
• Track progress against milestones, prepare weekly and monthly reports, interim payment certificates and project completion reports, and represent UNODC in site meetings and stakeholder consultations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree (or equivalent) in any of those fields with 0 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in building construction, site supervision, infrastructure project management or similar fields.
• Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects.