Technical Oversight & QA Consultant for TVET Care Center Renovations

About the role

The consultant will provide independent technical oversight, quality assurance and engineering support for the renovation of TVET Care Centers under the KURA NAWE program in Rwanda. The role involves assessing completed works, monitoring ongoing renovations and ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements and relevant standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct objective assessments of completed renovation works to verify quality and compliance.
• Monitor ongoing renovation activities, ensuring they follow approved designs and specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, quality concerns and implementation risks.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for UNFPA Rwanda and project partners.
• Support the application of UNFPA construction management policies and quality assurance procedures.

Required profile

• Qualified engineer with proven experience in construction oversight and renovation projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality assurance for building works.
• Familiarity with UN procurement and construction management guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, provide objective assessments and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills

• Construction engineering
• Quality assurance methodologies
• Technical monitoring and compliance assessment
• Interpretation of technical specifications and bills of quantities
• Risk identification and mitigation