Lead Civil Engineer

**Job Highlight**
The Lead Civil Engineer will have two main objectives: first, to provide direction and technical support to facilitate the completion of the remaining Phase 1 works and the closure of the related loan agreements; and second, to support preparations for the initiation of Phase 2, with a focus on infrastructure-related aspects, while also facilitating a potential agreement on the extension of UNOPS TA.

**About the Region**
The Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR), based in Geneva, is responsible for the effective management, coordination and oversight of UNOPS operations across the region. The ECR region spans the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus, and Türkiye, where UNOPS works with partners to achieve sustainable impact in health, education, environmental management, housing, rule of law, good governance, economic development, and social inclusion. With a wealth of experience in procurement, infrastructure, project and grant management, UNOPS in the region directly implements projects, provides technical advisory services and capacity building to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in support of national governments.

**About the Country/Multi-Country Office**
The UNOPS South East Europe Multi-Country Office (SEEMCO) supports sustainable development in Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Based in Belgrade with strong field teams, SEEMCO delivers project management, procurement, infrastructure, HR, and technical assistance to governments, donors, and international financial institutions. Partnering with national institutions, local authorities, civil society, and media, it contributes to sectors such as infrastructure, socio-economic development, social cohesion, rule of law, environment, healthcare, education, digitalisation, energy transition, and governance. Since 2000, SEEMCO has advanced the EU integration agenda, national priorities, and the Sustainable Development Goals. It also provides emergency response, recovery support, and capacity building for institutions. Funders include the EU, European Investment Bank, governments of Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro, as well as UN agencies such as UNHCR and UNEP.

**Job Specific Context**
The first phase of the Four Clinical Centres in Serbia (FCCS) Project is nearing completion, marking a significant step forward in the modernisation of Serbia’s national healthcare infrastructure. Since 2019, UNOPS has provided valuable technical assistance and contributed to the acceleration and completion of the reconstruction works.The remainder of 2026 will be dedicated to the completion of works at the Clinical Centre of Vojvodina, as well as to supporting the administrative closure of the Phase 1 loan agreements.

Building on this progress, the Republic of Serbia secured funding for Phase 2 through a new Finance Contract signed with the EIB in late 2025. UNOPS also provided technical inputs that facilitated the approval of Phase 2. The Finance Contract provides the first tranche of EUR 157 million under a broader loan package for Phase 2, enabling the commencement of detailed planning and construction works.

In addition to EIB financing, the Government of Serbia will provide substantial co-financing, reaffirming the strategic importance of the project at the national level. Phase 2 will build on the results and experience gained during Phase 1 and will focus on the comprehensive reconstruction and modernization of equipment across the four designated clinical centres. UNOPS will provide technical support for the preparation and initiation of Phase 2 and may be requested to continue its technical assistance (TA) engagement thereafter.

**Role Purpose**
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Programme, the Lead Civil Engineer is responsible for providing construction management expertise related to the infrastructure aspects of the Project.

**Functions / Key Results Expected**
Stakeholder Management

• Act as the UNOPS focal point for engagement with the PIU and relevant counterparts within the Ministry of Health (MoH)
• Provide direction and contribute to the preparation and consolidation of external reports used to inform the European Investment Bank (EIB), the MoH, and other key stakeholders
• Maintain professional relationships with representatives of the clinical centres, technical supervisors, and other key stakeholders
• Support communication and visibility activities, as appropriate

Delivery and performance

• Coordinate, and contribute to the activities of the UNOPS TA team supporting the PIU
• Contribute to development of plans for design and construction activities for the clinical centres in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Kragujevac, in collaboration with thePIU
• Identify and manage risks related to construction works, including those that may affect timelines or lead to cost overruns, and ensure the identificati