VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA25/132
Position Title: Civil Engineer Consultant
Duty Station: Beirut with frequent site visits to North, Bekaa, Mount Lebanon and the South - Lebanon
Duration: Twelve (12) Months
Contract Type: Consultancy
Vacancy Date of Issue: 4 December 2025
Vacancy Closure Date: 11 December 2025
National or International consultancy: National (LEBANEASE NATIONALS ONLY)

To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH6uyMcXt-Px52KCnBrtHShv40JiCByi/view?usp=sharing

Background

Palestinian Gatherings represent one of the most vulnerable and marginalized host communities in Lebanon. These areas represent informal areas of dwelling for a majority of Palestinian refugees without enjoying a camp status. An estimated 120,000 host and newly displaced refugees live in dire conditions that have long existed in the gatherings, marked by poverty and inequality, lack of service provision, run-down physical environments and limited access to jobs and income generation opportunities. Legal restrictions imposed on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon contribute to the worsening of their socio-economic conditions. Palestinian refugees are unable to own property assets in the country as per the 2001 law, which required to bequeath properties already acquired by Palestinians to religious authorities. In spite of the recent limited changes in labor regulations, Palestinian refugees in Lebanon also remain excluded from all syndicated professions.

Moreover, Palestinian Gatherings remain excluded from wider sector development plans or local projects and services. The situation has worsened since the Syrian crisis, resulting currently in 16% population rise in these vulnerable host communities. As a result, Palestinian Gatherings have been witnessing unmet demand on WASH services and infrastructure networks, unprecedented pressure on available shelters and spaces, and additional competition over resources, jobs and relief. All these factors have contributed not only to worsening the living conditions of Palestinian refugees in the Gatherings, but also to the rise of tensions within the Gatherings and surrounding communities.

The project seeks to strengthen the resilience of the host communities in the most vulnerable host Palestinian Gatherings. Interventions include:

• Output 1: Provide environmentally and economically sustainable WASH services at community level in the gatherings.

• Output 2: Improve environmental and structural conditions of shelter units in the gatherings.

• Output 3: Promote inclusive and safer environments in the gatherings though comprehensive neighborhood upgrading interventions.

• Output 4: Improve hygiene conditions for host and new refugee communities in the gatherings.

• Output 5: Reduce youth risky behaviors in the gatherings through livelihood interventions.

• Output 6: Develop a national coordination and planning platform for response and development in Palestinian Gatherings.

• Output 7: Local communities and institutions supported to respond to COVID-19 in the gatherings.

Civil works projects and purchase of equipment are carried out to improve access to basic urban services; install and rehabilitate WASH networks; upgrade physical conditions of neighborhoods; improve shelter conditions; establish or rehabilitate community spaces; and rehabilitate and upgrade health care facilities.

Scope of work, responsibilities and description of the proposed analytical work

Under the overall guidance of Project Manager, the direct supervision of the project Engineering Officer, the Civil Engineer Consultant will be primarily responsible for the technical aspects of infrastructure and civil works projects within the project. To ensure proper implementation of these projects, the Civil Engineer Consultant will perform the following functions:

Phase 1: Review, Assessment, and Design

• Conduct technical assessments and site visits to verify engineering-related needs in coordination with municipalities, local actors, NGOs, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.

• Develop/Review technical documentation, including feasibility studies, concept notes, checklists, and preliminary designs for civil works projects.

• Develop/Review detailed engineering designs, technical specifications, and bills of quantities (BoQs) and cost estimates for proposed interventions, ensuring compliance with national regulations and donor and UNDP requirements.

• Take part in evaluation of technical offers received.

• Support participatory processes to ensure interventions reflect local priorities and are conflict-sensitive and inclusive.

Phase 2: Implementation and Supervision:

• Oversee and supervise the implementation of civil works, ensuring adherence to approved designs, technical standards, and timelines.

  • Conduct regular site inspections for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), documenting progress through field reports and photographic evidence.

  • Participate in project meetings with contractors, stakeholders, and project teams to monitor progress and address technical challenges.

  • Review and validate submissions from implementing companies and/or partners, including technical reports, payment records, and as-built documentation.

  • Provide technical input for the evaluation of contractor offers, contract negotiations, and amendments.

  • Support the preparation and review of contract-related documents, including payment certificates, compliance reports, and technical correspondence.

• Maintain accurate records and archives of all engineering activities, including drawings, reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes.

Phase 3: Completion and Follow-up Phase

• Monitor and evaluate the completion of projects, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.

• Contribute to project closure activities, including commissioning, handover to beneficiaries, and defect liability inspections.

• Provide input to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, supporting the preparation of factsheets, briefing notes, and dissemination of results.

• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future civil works interventions within the project.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

The Consultant is expected to submit a monthly progress report undertaking the above-mentioned tasks and activities under the TOR, noting that the total duration should not exceed 12 months (number of working days should not exceed18 working days per month).

Institutional arrangements

• The Civil Engineer Consultant will coordinate with the project Engineering Officer for day-to-day management under the overall guidance of the Project Manager.

• UNDP will be responsible for providing the contractor with all necessary materials related to the project in a timely, thorough and transparent manner. UNDP will be also responsible to provide clarifications and facilitation of the work.

• Day to Day transportation from home to office/field & vice versa shall be covered by the Consultant’s own means. The Civil Engineer Consultant will rely on his own means of communication and transportation.

Duration of work

1. The assigned duration for this consultancy is twelve (12) months.

• The mission is expected to commence the 7th of January 2026 and to be completed by the 31st of December 2026.

• The time needed to review/ comment/ approve deliverables and outputs is (5) five working days.

Duty station

Civil Engineer Consultant will be based in Beirut with frequent site visits to North, Bekaa, Mount Lebanon and the South.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a Graduate degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in civil engineering or related fields.

Experiences:

• At least 3 years of experience in work with UN agencies.

Other assets:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to plan and prioritize own workload;

• Ability to assume responsibility and to coordinate with others;

• Effective oral and written communication skills;

• Attention to detail and ability to handle tasks accurately;

• Ability to work under pressure with a team spirit;

• Display of sensitivity and adaptability.

Language:

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, and Arabic.

“The Personnel will be covered with Health insurance Personal accident insurance; the fees shall be deducted from personnel's monthly payment”.

How to apply

To apply for this position please choose one of the two options below:

1. Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20251204152557/Az6OCEKDjot8nBxcUJRqMaym4?fbclid=IwY2xjawOeeh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1dmtSb3NIdnQxWGtIRnBac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp1I9QZLNUWlrRgHQY-Tr49Flfhg6ANBRImN2FYRS6KqoMM5b1b80z7pCJbr_aem_LEspQeCYoO8T-wLf26MLfA

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