UNOPS

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

Based in Dakar, Senegal, the West Africa Multi-Country Office (WAMCO) delivers high-quality project management, infrastructure, and procurement services across 16 countries in West Africa and the Sahel, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Togo. Aligned with UNOPS’ mission, WAMCO supports partners in peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development. WAMCO’s portfolio spans key sectors such as health, climate change, renewable energy, agriculture, water and sanitation, environment, infrastructure, justice, and peace and security. Notable projects include the construction of pre-preschools for early childhood development in Senegal (in partnership with KOICA and UNICEF), capacity-building for national agencies on disaster risk reduction and resource management, and the development of rural mini-grid electrification systems in Sierra Leone. Through these initiatives, WAMCO contributes to inclusive growth and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across the region.

Ce poste s'inscrit dans le cadre du Projet d’Appui au Secteur de la Santé LAFIA IYALI au Niger, financé par la Banque mondiale. Le.la stagiaire appuiera les équipes projets dans les activités de supervision, de contrôle qualité, de suivi des entreprises et de coordination technique sur les différents sites de construction et de réhabilitation d'infrastructures sanitaires. Les missions impliqueront des déplacements fréquents sur les chantiers dans les régions de Niamey, Maradi et Zinder.

Sous la supervision directe du Chef de Projet et des Ingénieurs du Projet, les Ingénieurs Stagiaires contribueront au suivi technique, au contrôle qualité et à la supervision des travaux de construction et de réhabilitation des infrastructures sanitaires. Ils appuieront également les équipes dans la coordination des activités terrain, le suivi des entreprises, la gestion documentaire et le respect des exigences techniques, environnementales, sociales et HSSE de l’UNOPS.

Requis:

• Être inscrit à un programme d'études universitaires tel que la Licence, la Maîtrise ou le Ph.D en Génie Civil, Génie Rural, Architecture, Bâtiment et Travaux Publics ou tout autre domaine connexe     

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• Avoir obtenu un diplôme équivalent à la Licence, la Maîtrise ou encore au Ph.D en Génie Civil, Génie Rural, Architecture, Bâtiment et Travaux Publics ou tout autre domaine connexe dans les trois années précédant la date de la candidature.

Desired:

Bien qu'aucune expérience professionnelle préalable ne soit exigée, les éléments ci-dessous constituent des atouts :

• une expérience académique ou de stage dans le domaine des infrastructures, du suivi de chantier ou des travaux publics constitue un atout.
• une bonne maîtrise des outils informatiques usuels (Word, Excel, AutoCAD ou MS Project) et logiciel de DAO ( autocad, robot…) ;
• une bonne connaissance des techniques de construction et de réhabilitation des bâtiments ;
• une bonne capacité à lire et interpréter des plans et documents techniques ;
• une aptitude à effectuer des missions terrain dans les régions d’intervention du projet ;
• une capacité à travailler sous pression et dans un environnement multiculturel ;
• de bonnes capacités rédactionnelles et relationnelles.

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.