Background:

The OSCE Mission to Moldova is updating its Roster of National Civil Engineers and is
looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced Moldovan professionals for this
position. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men
within the Organization. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Civil Engineer works under the direct supervision and in support of the CPR
Programme Manager, the incumbent will discharge the following tasks and
responsibilities:

1. Review technical documents for all projects with a civil  engineering, construction
or refurbishment  component, prior to implementation and provide advice and
constructive feedback on revision of designs and budget estimates;
2. Undertake regular inspections of sites where relevant projects are being
implemented and provide written reports on progress in English to supervisor;
3. Participate in tendering activities for civil engineering or construction contracts to
ensure bids are technically qualified, represent best value for money and  are in
line with OSCE Rules and Regulations;
4. On an ongoing basis, evaluate technical progress of civil engineering and
construction projects; identify any obstacles hindering implementation and make
recommendations for correction;
5. Review Contractors requests on cost extensions for implementation of technical
works beyond original expiration date of contract agreement;
6. Provide advisory technical assistance to the contracted building company/ies
implementing the projects, as requested;
7. Monitor the quality and methodology of all infrastructure related works of building
construction, refurbishment, renovation, maintenance and installation.

More specifically the incumbent is responsible for:

1. Providing of engineering expertise, consultancy and support on any stage of the

construction processes: from setting the task to final implementation. Use of
engineering software for developing drawings, specifications and calculations;
2. Evaluation, review and revision of project documents and analysis of design
specifications included to the project proposals for accuracy, soundness,
feasibility and cost, compliance with the requirements, especially health and
safety;
3. Providing technical and structural requirements for the tendering of refurbishment
and construction works, including accommodation of offices, modernization of
engineering systems, cost planning. Preparation of bills of quantities, terms of
references, technical and design solutions, other technical documentation used
for construction projects implementation;
 4. Preparation of preliminarily technical reports/assessments on planned
construction/refurbishment works. Participation in evaluation of proposals,
conduct of preliminary site investigations for obtaining required field data,
provision of technical assessment as a member of a Tender Evaluation
Committee for the contractors' proposals for refurbishment and construction
works;
5. Other duties as assigned.

Duration of Assignment:

The duration of the consultancies will depend on the specific projects/activities.

Deliverables:

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Mission to
Moldova, please see: https://www.osce.org/mission-to-moldova.

Necessary Qualifications:

 Moldovan citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Moldova;

 Advanced university degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory; 

 At least five years of relevant professional experience as Civil\Design\

Construction Engineer;

 Valid Technical-Professional Attestation Certificate;

 Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications;

 Working knowledge of English, professional fluency in Romanian and Russian

languages, both oral and written;

 Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;

 Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to

integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

  Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people

of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, diverse political

views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;

 Cultural sensitivity and judgment.

Required competencies          
           
Core values

 Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals;

 Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and

contributions;

 Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and

organizational principles;

 Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work

Core competencies

 Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication

with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization;

 Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a

positive, trust-based working environment;

 Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured

manner;

 Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-

founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions;

 Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects;

  Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances

Remuneration Package:

The consultant will be remunerated commensurate with consultant’s experience and

qualifications in accordance with the OSCE Mission to Moldova established rates.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application
link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the
recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a
different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages
of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and
social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. 

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all
times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This
includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity,
independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the
OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in
carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE
Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-
competency-model.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the
application and review process.