UNICEF
Construction Specialist, P-3, TA, 364 days, Les Cayes, Haiti #00137246
- Duty station
- 🇭🇹 Haiti
- Country / area
- Haiti
- Region
- Americas
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Closes
- in 5 days Source: 23:55, Jun 11, 2026 America/Port-au-Prince
About this role
The UNICEF Construction Specialist will provide technical leadership and oversight for construction projects in southern Haiti, supporting programme planning and implementation. Key responsibilities include managing construction activities, preparing technical designs and documentation, coordinating procurement processes, and ensuring quality assurance. The role requires strong project management expertise, coordination skills, and a commitment to building child-friendly infrastructure that improves access to essential services. Reporting to the Chief of Supply and Logistics in Port-au-Prince, the specialist will work in Les Cayes with a 364-day contract.
Key requirements
- 5+ years construction project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction/Civil Engineering
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Haitian construction standards
- Experience with humanitarian infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with UNICEF procurement procedures
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in construction project management.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field required.
- Languages
- English
UNICEF Haiti is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and results-oriented Construction Specialist to join its team based in Les Cayes. Given the scale of construction and rehabilitation activities in southern Haiti, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful delivery of safe, sustainable, and child-friendly infrastructure that supports UNICEF's programmes and improves access to essential services for children and communities.Reporting to the Chief of Supply and Logistics in Port-au-Prince, the Construction Specialist will provide technical leadership and oversight for UNICEF's construction portfolio in the southern departments of Haiti. The role involves managing construction activities, supporting programme planning and implementation, coordinating the preparation of technical designs and documentation, contributing to construction-related procurement processes, and ensuring effective monitoring and quality assurance of construction projects.If you are a proactive professional with strong construction project management expertise, excellent coordination skills, and a passion for improving the lives of children through quality infrastructure, we would love to hear from you. Location: Haiti Deadline: 11 Jun 2026 11:55 PM
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