Mechanical Engineer, Lattakia, Syria

One year ( 180 working days for the entire period)

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Job Highlight

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to critical infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in Syria, working within a UN framework. The role offers exposure to diverse engineering challenges, the chance to apply analytical skills, and contribute to impactful projects that improve essential services and strengthen national systems, while developing professional expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.

About the Region

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

Job Specific Context

Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer applies fundamental concepts to gather and analyze data in support of specialists and managers, contributing to the design, review, and supervision of mechanical engineering aspects of projects. This role involves 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

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Support

Support the coordination and monitoring of the 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 inpunts 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. ks.

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 the design of mechanical and plumbing services of project