Survey Engineer

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development and technical management, and provides financial, human resources and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, so as to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

The Survey Engineer will report directly to the PM in full coordination with the Senior Water Network engineer and other projects team. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager,

The Survey Engineer shall provide his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any tasks assigned works. The Survey Engineer shall be responsible for submitting high quality estimation of quantities, documentation and site works that are carried out on time. 

Specifically, the Survey Engineer shall be responsible for the following substantive tasks:

a-    Technical tasks:

• Support the PM, project engineers and team members in planning, scheduling of tasks and developing integrated construction documentation.
• When requested, review the shop drawings and submittals of water reticulation networks plan and profiles submitted by the contractor.
• When requested, review the preliminary cost estimates for the project.
•  Support site inspections and assessments and prepare subsequent comments and reports.
• Document the positioning of all fittings / thrust blocks in the drawings and maintain accurate records for utilizing the data to generate As-Built drawings.
• When requested, prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
• Assist the PM in verifying the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Support/review surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
• Document the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
• Review the calculations of heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
• Prepare preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
• Review the fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
• Review the longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using Total station and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
• Review the survey objectives and specifications survey submitted by the Contractor on site.

b-    Administrative tasks:

• Manage archiving of land surveying documents, quantity surveying and estimation related material,
• Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to quantity surveying,
• Perform any other tasks as per the PM request.

• Active participation in weekly site progress meetings.
• Active participation in periodical team meetings.
• Maintaining, accurate, quality and completion documentation as identified in responsibilities above.

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering from a reputable University.
• At least 3 years of experience in Land Survey with 2 years of experience in water network and sanitation projects with demonstrated capacity to meet performance indicators, and deliver results preferably in an international development environment.
• Membership to Professional recognized Engineering body/ institution and a valid practicing License is desirable.
• Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
• Quantity surveying Certificates will be an asset
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is required
• Residency in Irbid Governorate will be an asset.
• Good Knowledge with computer software’s in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other related software related to the positions field of expertise.
• Personal interest, commitment, efficiency, flexibility and willingness to work in a highly motivated team of professionals is required.

1. Contract type: ICA
2. Contract level: Local ICA Support, level 7
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.