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Engineer, NPSA-8, (6 positions), DS - Kyiv (2), Dnipro, Lviv, Odesa, Poltava
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Ukraine · Odessa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine · Kiev, Ukraine · Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, · Lviv Oblast, Ukraine · Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so that countries can sustain progress. As the United Nations’ development agency, UNDP plays a critical role in helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In Ukraine, UNDP operates in five programmatic areas of support: government capacities for crisis response and management; sustaining provision of public services; emergency works facilitating return and reconstruction; incomes, livelihoods and the private sector response; and civil society and maintenance of the social fabric.
The war in Ukraine has resulted in significant loss of life, widespread displacement, and devastating destruction of infrastructure, placing recent socio-economic achievements at risk. In this context, UNDP’s core engagement in Ukraine prioritizes safeguarding development gains, supporting the restoration of critical functions, and facilitating the country’s pathway back toward achieving the SDGs as quickly as possible.
The ongoing war has inflicted profound damage on Ukraine’s economy, infrastructure, and social fabric, creating unprecedented humanitarian and environmental challenges. According to the latest Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4), released in February 2025, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery amounts to USD 524 billion over the next decade. For 2025, recovery and reconstruction priorities total USD 17.32 billion across public investment projects and non-investment programmes, identified through the Public Investment Management (PIM) system introduced by the Government of Ukraine in 2024. These priorities feed into a nationally coordinated pipeline of recovery interventions, relevant to the European Investment Bank (EIB)-funded Ukraine Early Recovery Programme (UERP), Ukraine Recovery Programme (URP), and Ukraine Recovery Programme III (URP-III).
The EIB-funded recovery programmes supported by UNDP Technical Assistance (TA) focus on five recovery priority areas: education facilities, healthcare infrastructure, housing, water and sewage systems, and public/administrative buildings. Since early 2017, UNDP in partnership with the EU and EIB has been providing TA to both UERP and URP with the implementation of 438 sub-projects in more than 170 communities, contributing to the successful completion of 117 sub-projects in 12 oblasts and benefiting around 4 million Ukrainians, including more than 460,000 internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups.
Building on the successful implementation of previous EIB-financed recovery programmes – the UERP and URP – the new URP III aims at further supporting investments in critical public infrastructure in regions and communities affected by the RF’s military aggression and providing basic public services to affected populations. The UNDP Technical Assistance for the Ukraine Recovery Programme (URP and URP-III) is a 24-month initiative, funded by the EIB. It ensures that EIB-financed recovery investments are delivered efficiently and transparently, in full compliance with the EIB Environmental and Social Standards and the EIB Guide to Procurement, while applying “Build Back Better” principles and ensuring that no one is left behind.
The UNDP TA team will support the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine (MDCT) and local authorities in planning, preparation, procurement, implementation, and monitoring of recovery sub-projects across multiple oblasts in Ukraine, with priority given to war-affected communities, addressing critical capacity gaps and operational bottlenecks. UNDP provides integrated technical assistance throughout the sub-project cycle, including engineering and procurement monitoring, environmental and social risk management, financial management support, integrity and anti-corruption measures, and stakeholder engagement. By combining UNDP’s national presence and technical expertise, the UNDP project is expected to accelerate the implementation of over 300 EIB-funded sub-projects, contributing to the restoration of essential public services, strengthening of infrastructure resilience, and improved living conditions for conflict-affected populations, including IDPs and vulnerable groups.
In this regard, UNDP Ukraine invites applications from highly qualified and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the post of the Engineer.
The overall objective of this assignment is to provide assistance in technical support on various aspects of engineering and related technical issues to regional and local government clients. The Engineer (Cost Estimator) will be the representative of the UNDP in regions and will be extensively involved in day-to-day monitoring of the operations and actual rehabilitation and repair activities.
The incumbent will promote UNDP’s mandate as a gender-responsive organization with zero tolerance to any kind of discriminatory and abusive behaviour, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.
Duties and Responsibilities
The services will support activities and projects related to debris removal and recycling through providing his/her technical expertise to help plan, overview and supervise the emergency demolition and debris management works in the war-affected areas in Ukraine.
Coordinate effective project planning and implementation:
- Coordinate the engineering and technical day to day works and guide the field engineers within the Debris Management Unit to facilitate the demolition and debris removal works within the needs provided by national, regional and local government.
- Coordinate decision-making within the constraints laid down by government and stakeholders, and manage contracts with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and other implementing partners;
- Support local government and its authorities to identify the needs and priorities regarding debris removal and management, including building demolition;
- Facilitate needs assessments and consultations with respective government and non-government partners, including women and men in local communities; determine recovery plans following the Programme objectives and tasks that meet the needs of all people regardless of their sex, age, or disability, which involves reuse of the debris, construction & demolition waste (C&D waste);
- Support the Debris Management Team in assessing the scope of building and infrastructure damage, the mapping of the area, and the composition and volume of rubble and waste to be removed;
- Review, check, and appraise the engineering design (drawings and blueprints), cost estimation documentation of various buildings and structures (residential, social, industrial infrastructure facilities, etc.) prepared by qualified and competitive local engineering companies, regarding, but not limited to, demolition, debris management, and construction activities;
- Ensure that government laws and regulations as well as selected direct administration procedures, regarding demolition, debris management, and construction are followed during the conducting of such activities;
- View opportunities for usage of crushed debris, construction & demolition waste in construction/renovation of infrastructure (roads, leveling of areas, etc.) and other related building capacity in targeted areas;
- Collaborate with the project team in:
- prepare specifications, tender documents, ToRs and other supportive documents to procure goods and services related to civil works in line with Programme objectives and tasks.
- supporting the design of a debris management strategy/plan on debris removal, disposal, and recycling.
- ensure procedures are in place for a selection of vendors (consultants, suppliers and construction companies) through transparent and competitive processes for provision of services.
- assessing any indications of poor/unsatisfactory performance of UNDP’s contractors and/or defective equipment that could cause malfunctioning and promptly inform Debris Management Specialist, Head of Debris Management Unit and respective Project Managers.
Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities and achieving the targets set:
- Ensure efficient and effective delivery of the Project activities of debris removal and management:
- Coordinate the engineering and technical day to day activities for contribution of preparation of work implementation plans, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the activities;
- Coordinate data collection and reporting among different actors; promote and train different partners on using available digital tools and consolidate the data and follow up the dashboards.
- Consult Debris Management Unit during preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans, and other related documents for timely commencement and implementation of the component activities related to civil works.
- Take measures to prevent and eliminate defects and make propositions on optimization;
- Coordinate the engineering and technical matters which will supervise the site engineers and demolition & debris removal contractors who perform (daily) oversight of UNDP’s Contractor works. Ensure that the Engineering team collates the site engineer reports and feedback into daily and weekly works progress report to Debris Management Analyst, Head of Debris Management Unit and respective Project Managers.
- Monitor field activities and provide technical support to ensure the Programme objectives are met;
- Support the monitoring of progress of debris removal/disposal work and ensure quality assurance related to activity implementation and environment protection.
- Maintain close liaison with regional and local project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of authorities in the implementation of the Project;
- Ensure handover of the completed works to the relevant authorities.
- Participate in relevant meetings and share information with partners and UN agencies.
- Support with the preparation of project reports, including progress and annual reports, as well as ad-hoc technical reports;
- Review norms, certification and other requirements (esp., environmental safety and energy efficiency) and provide technical advice in case selected projects require permissions and construction certificates, other permitting documentation, as required;
- Participate in pre-bid meeting and site visits during bidding process and ensure that all biding documents are within UNDP standard and regulation, coordinate and contribute to the evaluation process.
Build partnerships and open channels of communication:
- Coordinate the engineering and technical matters for preparation of new approaches, review national legislation regarding debris, construction & demolition waste management, with insurance of safety and environmentally sufficient treatment of the hazardous waste.
- Contribute to preparation of operational and management guidelines for implementation of supported projects including site works reporting on debris removal and management
- Liaise with respective governmental organizations to ensure the component activities are implemented in a timely and efficient manner;
- Ensure full compliance of programme activities with UNDP rules, regulations and procedures, specifically principles of gender equality and universal design;
Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic area(s)
- Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on project related issues. Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Analyst and overall supervision of project Manager , the service provider will provide assistance in technical support on various aspects of engineering and related technical issues to regional and local government clients.
Competencies
| Core | |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
| Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
| Cross-Functional & Technical competencies | ||
| Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
| Business Direction & Strategy | Strategic Thinking |
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| Business Direction & Strategy | Effective Decision Making |
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| Business Direction & Strategy | Negotiation and Influence |
persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create ‘win-win’ situations. |
| Partnership management | Strategic engagement |
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| Finance | Budget management |
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| Procurement | Supplier/relationship management |
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| Security Services | Safety management (including Air, Road, Fire) |
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Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environment Engineering, Architecture, Construction or related field is required. or
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree.
Experience:
- Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in designing and managing of civil engineering projects and/or economic infrastructure and/or urban development/renewal programmes or other related field.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience and excellent knowledge of regulations and requirements in the field of construction, demolition and debris management.
- Experience and sound knowledge of civil engineering and modern construction technology;
- Proven experience and excellent knowledge of technical specifications and performance schedules of construction and installation works;
- Experience and knowledge of procedures for quality control procedures.
- Familiarity with national legislation in the area of construction, norms and standards of construction works, including critical infrastructures.
- Excellent usage of computers and office software packages, including engineering design software.
- Experience of working with relevant stakeholders from the governmental and non-governmental institutions involved into recovery and IDPs as well as economic and social development issues at the national and sub-national levels will be a strong advantage.
- Experience in the field of procurement of civil works and services will be considered an advantage.
- Experience of working or liaising with UNDP and familiarity with its bidding procedures will be considered an asset.
- Experience of managing technical/engineering teams for civil engineering projects, reconstruction/construction of economic and social infrastructures or in other related fields is an advantage.
Required Language(s):
- Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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