Senior Structural Engineer - Earthquake Damage Assessment


Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Engineering

Overview

Supervise assessments and guide damage recovery efforts post-earthquake.

You have:

• Masters Degree with minimum 7 years experience in structural assessments and post-disaster evaluations or Bachelor Degree with minimum 10 years of experience.
• Previous experience in structural assessments processes is strongly preferred; experience in post disaster is an asset.

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

The recent earthquake in the Sagaing Region has resulted in significant damage to residential housing, public buildings, and critical public infrastructure. As part of the early recovery and reconstruction efforts, a rapid structural integrity and damage assessment is required to guide humanitarian response, prioritize interventions, and inform planning for rebuilding and repair.

Under the direct supervision of UNDP focal person and in close collaboration with UNDP’s team of technical experts, the UN Volunteer will take the following key responsibilities:

a. Structural Integrity Assessments • Supervise visual and technical assessments of buildings for safety and structural soundness. • Classify buildings into safe, repairable, or unsafe/demolition categories. • Identify immediate hazards or risks to occupants and recommend mitigation measures.

b. Housing and Building Assessments • Provide clear instructions and methodologies for collecting data on the number, type, and condition of damaged structures, including residential buildings, schools, hospitals and clinics, etc. • Ensure that damage is categorized accurately using standardized classifications and available international guidelines. • Support and review the use of mapping tools, such as GIS, to ensure affected areas are proper-ly documented and visualized. • Monitor the quality, consistency, and timeliness of data collected by the assessment teams and other technical experts. • Offering technical guidance and troubleshooting challenges encountered during fieldwork. • Coordinate with relevant partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment in data collection and reporting standards. • Compile and review field reports to ensure data integrity and completeness before submission to the program team.

c. Reporting and Recommendations • Submit detailed assessment reports with prioritized recommendations for repair and recon-struction. • Provide technical inputs to the recovery planning team. • Present findings to relevant stakeholders including local authorities and humanitarian actors. • Participation in coordination meetings and debrief sessions

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

Masters Degree with minimum 7 years experience in structural assessments and post-disaster evaluations or Bachelor Degree with minimum 10 years of experience. Previous experience in structural assessments processes is strongly preferred; experience in post disaster is an asset

Myanmar have been significantly affected by ongoing political instability, economic challenges, and natural disasters. Many communities face limited access to basic services such as healthcare, education, and electricity—especially in rural and conflict-affected areas. The economic situation has worsened, leading to rising prices and job insecurity. Recent natural disasters, like the March 2025 earthquake, have further strained already vulnerable communities, damaging homes, infrastructure, and essential services.

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