National Consultant – (Engineer expert)

Result of ServiceThe National Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the CCP Regional Coordinators and in close coordination with the UNODC procurement and programme teams, the consultant will: Pre-Implementation (Desk Review & Mobilization) • Review of all technical documents and contractor’s schedule. • Written comments on methodology, plans, risks, and mitigation measures. • Participation in the kick-off meeting. On-Site Supervision & Technical Monitoring • The consultant will regularly visit both field locations (frequency to be agreed based on construction schedule) to: • Verify that works are performed according to specifications, approved drawings, and contractual standards. • Certify key construction milestones (e.g., foundation works, prefab installation, electrical connections, roofing, fencing/perimeter, finishing). • Inspect materials delivered on site and confirm compliance with specifications. • Verify the contractor’s adherence to safety standards and site organization. • Identify any deviations, defects, or risks; propose corrective actions; and follow up on implementation. Progress Verification & Support to Payment Processing • Review the contractor’s progress reports, invoices, and payment requests. • Provide independent technical verification of quantities, quality, and percentage of completion. • Advise UNODC on whether payment conditions have been met. Reporting & Documentation • Prepare site visit reports with photos, progress assessments, and status against schedule. • Maintain a log of non-compliance issues and corrective actions. • Produce incident or deviation reports when required. • Submit a final end-of-assignment report summarizing construction performance, compliance, challenges, and lessons learned. The task will be completed in close cooperation with UNODC field offices and partners where applicable. Work LocationHome based with travel Expected duration4.2.26 - 31.07.2026 Duties and Responsibilities1 Port au Prince • Draft technical documents to prepare procurement process for the construction work related to PCCP control unit in Port au Prince. 2 Port au Prince • Assist the procurement team in preparing bid documentation, supporting the evaluation process and technically identifying the most suitable company. 3 Port au Prince • Monitor and support implementation on the ground to ensure works are executed in line with approved specifications, timelines and quality standards 4 Ouanaminthe and Cap Haitien • Review of all technical documents and contractor’s schedule. • Written comments on methodology, plans, risks, and mitigation measures. • Participation in the kick-off meeting. • Prepare documentation for the construction of office for the control unit in Port au Prince (at the airport). Provide technical support to the UNODC procurement process • Support Procurement process in monitoring construction work in Port au Prince 5 Ouanaminthe and Cap Haitien • Site monitoring reports after each field visit (you would need to specify the number of visits/intervals), including: • Progress against schedule • Verification of completed tasks • Photographic evidence • Identified deviations and recommended actions • Safety concerns and follow-up 6 Ouanaminthe and Cap Haitien • For each contractor payment milestone: • A technical verification note confirming percentage of completion, quality, and compliance. • Recommendation on payment approval or withholding. • Issue a formal report for any deviation, safety breach, or risk to project quality or timeline. • Consolidated documentation of all site visits, compliance verification, challenges, solutions, and final assessment of works. Qualifications/special skillsAn advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in architecture, construction or engineering or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in architecture, construction and engineering is required; Experience as an engineer in site inspection, technical drawings, and materials management is required; Previous relevant experience in Haiti is desirable; Use of relevant engineering software (i.e. CAD) is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written French is required. Knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.