Opportunity Narrative
The published opportunity summary
Organization: UNDP Yemen, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC). VA No. VA26/124 Position Title: Civil Engineer Duty Station: Aden, Yemen National or International Consultancy: National Duration: 3 months with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need for the position Number of Required Positions: 1 Vacancy Date of Issue: 29 July 2026 Vacancy Closure Date: 02 August 2026 Expected Starting Date: 15 August 2026 To review the full job description, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gziAOquJn6_ph6Ms7AA30rWsDndbI6fn/view?usp=sharing Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering + 3 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree + 1 year of relevant professional experience in civil engineering/construction infrastructure, including experience managing construction contracts and supervising community infrastructure projects (as well as supervision of rehabilitation) Minimum years of relevant work experience Record of participation in at least 5 assignments/projects of similar nature and degree of complexity (e.g., as supervising engineer, site engineer, resident engineer, construction engineering consultant, construction contract manager). The relevant construction projects would include the construction/ or complex infrastructure development projects that combine work. Experience using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), Engineering Programs (AUTO-CAD, CIVIL-3D), Arc-GIS, and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems. Knowledge of international standards for construction projects and contracts management (ISO standards, British Standards, FIDIC contracts, etc.) and experience from international donor-funded construction projects. A proven track of excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with local authorities. Knowledge of UNDP program management and financial procedures and policies. Knowledge and working experience with UNDP, the United Nations system, and INGOs, particularly with governance and recovery programmes. Required Language(s) Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic is required.