National Consultant - Civil Engineer for Gender‑Responsive Small‑Scale Infrastructure (Retainer)

About the role

UN Women Cambodia seeks a national civil engineering consultant on a home‑based retainer to provide technical support for gender‑responsive small‑scale infrastructure improvements linked to the Women Peace Security programme. The consultant will work closely with the WPS programme team and the National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces, Mines and Explosive Remnants of War Clearance (NPMEC) to plan, design, and monitor upgrades such as women’s toilets and counseling rooms.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and develop detailed design documents, technical specifications, cost estimates and implementation timelines.
• Prepare tender terms of reference and related procurement documents.
• Supervise selected contractors through regular field visits, ensuring compliance with UN Women’s quality, health, safety, social and environmental standards.
• Monitor construction progress against schedule and budget, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Required profile

• Professional civil engineering qualification with experience in small‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with gender‑responsive design principles and UN procurement/contracting procedures.
• Ability to work independently on an as‑needed basis and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

• Construction engineering
• Site assessment
• Design documentation
• Cost estimation
• Tender development
• Construction supervision