ASSOCIATE ENGINEER, NOB

Seeking a new challenge? UNSOS has a ASSOCIATE ENGINEER, NOB position open in Somalia. The successful candidate will bring strong Engineering experience spanning at least 2 - 3 years. Submit your application by Apr, 08 to be considered for this role. Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Job Family : Engineering Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-BDuty Station : MOGADISHUDepartment/Office : Engineering & Facility Maintenance Date Posted : Mar 26, 2026Deadline : Apr 8, 2026 Apply Now Share Job Print Expand All Collapse AllOrg. Setting and ReportingThe position is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) within the Engineering and Facility Management Section. The incumbent will be based in Mogadishu and reports to the Chief, Engineering and Facility Management Section through Chief Design, Cost Recovery and Real Estate Management Unit.ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Associate Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties: 1. Planning and Design: • Applies commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings, roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, electrical power generation and distribution systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, electrical power generation and distribution systems, environmental control systems, field defenses, mine detection and clearance, and other related structures and activities in the field. • Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for building site selection. • Prepares design layout for smaller or less complex portions of buildings and facilities. • Produces cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions. Participates in budget projections. • Completes architectural and engineering dr === Skills & Qualifications === Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, architecture, or another related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Job - Specific QualificationProficiency in AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of IPSAS 17 is desirable. Work Experience A minimum of two (02) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, architecture, or related areas is required.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). --- About Somalia --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Injineernimo • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, architecture, or another related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Job - Specific QualificationProficiency in AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of IPSAS 17 is desirable. Work Experience A minimum of two (02) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, architecture, or related areas is required.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

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