Chief of Section, Engineering, P5

Vacancy announcement: UNSOS seeks a Chief of Section, Engineering, P5 for their operations in Mogadishu. Candidates should bring 9 - 10 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Engineering sector. The application deadline is May, 04 — early applications are encouraged. Job Opening ID: 276020Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Job Family : EngineeringCategory and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5Duty Station : MOGADISHUDepartment/Office : United Nations Support Office in Somalia Date Posted : Apr 20, 2026Deadline : May 4, 2026 This position is located in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), Mogadishu, Somalia. The Chief of Section, Engineering is responsible for providing expert technical advice on technical documents and overall policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to the mission's engineering activities, taking into account quality management, project management processes, risk management best practices. She/he establishes work requirements and priorities, based on the mission's deployment status and mandate. The Chief of Section, Engineering reports directly to the Chief, Service Delivery Pillar. Responsibilities Within the delegated authority, the Chief of Section, Engineering will be responsible for the following duties: Administration: • Works closely with the Chief, Service Delivery in the development of guidance and procedures for Engineering support. • Prepares the communication management plan, and associated means for the transmittal of engineering-related information, for progress reporting, and special reports for quality, cost or schedule variances, etc. • Responds to both internal and external audit observations and interface with auditors for enhancing and improving the overall management of Engineering tasks and activities in the mission. Planning: • Establishes work requirements and priorities, based on the mission's deployment status and mandate. • Plans, develops and implements the construction of complex and secure construction projects throughout the mission area. • Develops short and long-range plans for the design, procurement of goods/services, construction/commissioning, and operation/maintenance of mission facilities and infrastructure, taking i === Skills & Qualifications === Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with facilities and infrastructure, or similar, in the areas of planning, designing and supervising engineering-related construction/commissioning projects, and managing routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs is required. Seven years of supervisory experience at the international level in project management and contract management for large design/construction projects and facilities maintenance programs is required. Engineering experience working in a United Nations Common System field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes) or si --- About Mogadishu --- Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Injineernimo • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Buuxda

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience with facilities and infrastructure, or similar, in the areas of planning, designing and supervising engineering-related construction/commissioning projects, and managing routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs is required. Seven years of supervisory experience at the international level in project management and contract management for large design/construction projects and facilities maintenance programs is required. Engineering experience working in a United Nations Common System field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes) or similar international organizations or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable. Engineering and facility management experience with any UN supported AU mission, UN-AU hybrid mission or related experience at the international level in a conflict/post conflict is desirable.

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