Senior Associate Construction Management Engineer

About the opportunity

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is seeking seven Senior Engineering Associates to support the Technical Cooperation Project 24330, ‘Strengthening the management of educational infrastructure for traditional peoples in Brazil.’ This project, in partnership with the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE), aims to improve the management of the Coordinated Action Plan (PAR) and complete unfinished school infrastructure for indigenous and quilombola communities. The selected professionals will focus on the supervision of works execution, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, environmental, and social standards, and supporting the technical and operational capacity of local teams.

Salary and benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact sustainable development projects in Brazil.
• Professional experience within the United Nations system.
• Travel costs for site visits to indigenous and quilombola communities are covered by UNOPS.
• Professional development through participation in project-related capacity-building workshops.

Who can apply?

• Completion of secondary education.
• Graduation in architecture, engineering, or a related field with permission to execute works in Brazil (may substitute for some years of experience).
• Active registration with the Class Council (CREA-CONFEA or CAU).
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in works supervision or infrastructure works execution (or 3 years in combination with a bachelor's degree).
• Mandatory knowledge of material quality control.
• Ability to produce reports using Google Sheets and Google Docs.
• Fluent in Portuguese; basic proficiency in English and Spanish required.

Required documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Proof of professional registration (CREA-CONFEA or CAU)
• Documentation of relevant experience

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-02 at midnight Copenhagen time (CET).

How to apply

• Visit the official UNOPS careers portal to access the job detail page.
• Click the 'Apply' button to initiate the application process.
• Complete the online application form and submit required documentation.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in assessments, which may include a technical test and a competency-based interview.

Additional information

• This is a retainer contract (ICA – LICA – Support – Retainer).
• Selected personnel will work from home and must provide their own computer, software, and internet connection.
• Availability for daily presence at designated work sites and travel to remote indigenous and quilombola communities is required.
• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and will never request payment during the recruitment process.
• Background checks are mandatory for all final candidates.
• Retainer contracts require the completion of mandatory courses (approx. 4 hours) in the candidate's own time without compensation.