Mechanical Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) was established in 2004 and provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO is dedicated to delivering solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. It works closely with national governments, UN agencies, and donors to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on large-scale operations that improve essential services, strengthen national systems, and enhance resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Overview:
The Mechanical Engineer position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Syria within a UN framework. The role involves tackling diverse engineering challenges, applying analytical skills, and contributing to impactful projects that enhance essential services and strengthen national systems. The Mechanical Engineer will gather and analyze data to support specialists and managers, contributing to the design, review, and supervision of mechanical engineering aspects of projects. This position requires interpreting basic rules and procedures, making initial recommendations based on straightforward analysis, and preparing inputs for reports and other documents, thereby providing the first level of 'thought leadership' in the mechanical engineering domain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Support: Coordinate and monitor the installation of mechanical systems associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including pumps, pumping equipment, pipework, valves, and associated mechanical components. Provide technical inputs to the project team and logistics division in the procurement of mechanical machinery and equipment. Prepare and contribute to the design and review of mechanical installations associated with potable water supply and irrigation infrastructure, including pumps and pumping systems, borehole mechanical equipment, pipework, valves, fittings, and associated mechanical systems. Design and review mechanical installations and services in buildings, including Ventilations, fire fighting & safety, Air Conditioning, HVAC and ducting systems, Hot and Cold Water, sanitary drainage, medical gas, and waste management mechanical systems. Assist the contract division in preparing and evaluating tender documents for mechanical/plumbing engineering services (technical specifications, BOQs, equipment data sheets, rates, cost estimates, test requirements, etc.). Prepare mechanical and plumbing engineering calculations, support equipment selection, prepare drawings, and contribute to the development of scopes of work. Assist in reviewing pump sizing and selection, operating requirements, and technical data to ensure compatibility with the relevant civil and electrical systems. Contribute to the review of the design of mechanical and plumbing services of projects. Provide technical inputs to the review of contractors’ technical material submittals and shop drawings for mechanical and plumbing services. Support testing, commissioning, training, performance verification, training, and handover of mechanical and plumbing deliverables to clients/beneficiaries.
• Project Assessment and Quality Assurance: Support the project team in reviewing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as necessary. Contribute to the review of design documentation, including drawings, BOQs, and specifications, to ensure alignment with established project requirements and quality standards. Work with project team members during the planning phase, particularly in reviewing the assessment report and design brief summarizing the scope of work fulfilling the needs of the beneficiary, scheduling tasks, and developing integrated designs. Support the review of design documents assuring that they meet the quality standard requirements. Deliver assigned technical outputs within agreed timelines and quality requirements. Contribute to the design review services meeting the Client’s Design requirement and support the project team in QA/QC relevant activities to assure that the relevant sections in the design comply with international standards and codes of practices. Participate in site inspections and technical assessments as required and provide inputs to relevant assessment reports.
• Software and Administrative Support: Apply drafting and modelling software, including Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, for the preparation and review of mechanical and plumbing engineering documentation. Use standard mechanical and plumbing engineering design software and tools relevant to assigned activities. Support the organization and archiving of mechanical and plumbing engineering documentation and technical materials. Support the scheduling and coordination of assigned mechanical and plumbing engineering activities. Perform other related duties within the scope of the position, as required by the Infrastructure and Engineering Unit.

Required Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience. Desired: License/Board Certification in Mechanical Engineering.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. A license or board certification in Mechanical Engineering is desired but not mandatory.

Experience:
The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, supervision, and/or construction for medium- to large-scale infrastructure or construction projects. Additionally, at least 2 years of working experience in project assessment, design, and supervision experience in rehabilitation or construction projects is required. Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD for the preparation and/or review of mechanical drawings is essential, along with experience using HAP or equivalent mechanical engineering design software. Familiarity with standard office applications and relevant mechanical engineering software/tools is also required. Experience working with an international organization and/or UN agencies is an asset, as is good experience in working with the G-Suite platform. Experience with pumps, pumping stations, boreholes, potable water supply, irrigation systems, or similar infrastructure is highly desirable, and previous experience working within the Syrian context and targeted areas will be an added advantage.

Languages:
Mandatory languages include English at an intermediate proficiency level and Arabic at a fluent proficiency level. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified as an Associate level role with an ICS Level of ICS 0

• The contract type is ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer, with a contract level of LICA
• The posting start date is 14-Sep-2026, and the posting end date is 28-Sep-202
• The duration of the contract is one year, with a total of 180 working days for the entire period. UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not request candidates to make payments during the recruitment process. Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. UNOPS is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, and all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values.