The Education for Social Inclusion project supports the accelerated delivery of loan initiatives for improvement of Education for social inclusion. UNDP, with its emphasis on capacity development and knowledge management, will support building of this advanced capacity and provide the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (MESTD) with access to its knowledge platforms, rosters of expertise and specializations and facilitate timely delivery of projected results.

In order to ensure timely and impactful implementation and to indemnify the Republic of Serbia from the potential interest and charges which would appear in case of slow pace of project implementation, there is a need to establish the Project Implementation Unit.

The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the implementation of the “Education for Social Inclusion – Output 3 – Student Housing” (SH) project under the overall guidance of the Project Manager.

To support results oriented, effective, efficient and accountable implementation of the project activities and achievement of project results.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Engineering Associate has the responsibility to support infrastructure activities related to the design, supervision and quality assurance. The Engineering Associate should provide technical expertise and support assuring that the projects produce the results specified in the Project Documents for the infrastructure components, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Specific responsibilities will include assistance in the implementation of activities with the aim of achieving the following project results:

• Assisting in production of infrastructure project design documentation such as pre-feasibility and feasibility study, preliminary design, main design, revision of design documentation.
• Facilitation of needs assessment process with the beneficiary, support in design of tender documentation, preparation and execution of tender processes for procurement of goods and services, according to CEB and national procurement guides, provide inputs for contracts for goods and services.
• Assisting in supervision of project design development process, coordination and supervision of construction works.
• Suggest and advise on how to resolve problems and/or conflicts and recommend corrections in terms of design, materials or the quality of work and managing these corrections upon the approval by the Project Manager and Project Coordinator.
• Support during the on-site monitoring of quality and quantities of works, costs, schedule, safety and environment issues, in full compliance with the applicable laws, bylaws, regulations, technical standards and legal requirements in the Republic of Serbia.
• Support to project management of civil works with adherent installations aimed at energy efficiency improvements, and related environmental management issues.
• Reporting on on-site monitoring.
• Provide early warning to the Project Manager and Project Coordinator of potential problems and/or critical issues regarding the infrastructure improvement and execution of the works.
• Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of project annual work plans and progress reports.
• Providing inputs for creation of project monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Ensuring full compliance of activities with established project management rules, regulations, and policies.
• Drafting correspondence on project engineering issues, as required.
• Liaising with contractors, municipalities and other partners on project matters

 Institutional Arrangement

Engineering Associate will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager – Engineering Tech Cell and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 

The online application form must be fully completed. Applicants are required to carefully complete their online application form and reflect all of their work experience history in the application. 

Only attaching a CV is not sufficient for applicants to be considered for positions. All applicants have to complete the Experience, Education, Language, and Nationality & Permanent Residence fields fully.

Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements