Technical Consultant Specialized in the Saudi Highway Code

1. Position Information

• Organization: UNDP Saudi Arabia, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).
• VA No. VA26/155
• Office/Unit/Project: Monitoring and Compliance Sector Roads General Authority (RGA)
• Position Title: Technical Consultant Specialized in the Saudi Highway Code
• Duty Station: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — RGA Headquarters (hybrid: office-based with remote/home-based work as agreed)
• Contract Type (Full or Part-Time): Part-Time
• Duration: 12 Months
• National or International Consultant: Saudi National
• Vacancy Date of Issue: 1 September 2026
• Vacancy Closure Date: 14 September 2026
• Expected Starting Date: To be determined upon signature of the contract

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2. Project Title

Technical Consultant Specialized in the Saudi Highway Code

3. Project Description

The Saudi Highway Code is the Kingdom's principal technical and regulatory reference governing the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the national road network. The Roads General Authority (RGA), through its Monitoring and Compliance Sector, is mandated to monitor and enforce compliance of implementing entities with the Code and to ensure that road infrastructure across the Kingdom meets the required standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.

As the Code continues to evolve alongside the growth of the national road network and Saudi Vision 2030 infrastructure targets, the Sector requires dedicated, specialized technical support to interpret the Code's provisions, analyse compliance data, strengthen monitoring tools, and advise senior management on regulatory and technical matters. This consultancy will provide that support, working closely with the General Departments concerned, the Standards and Policies Department, and the Sector's leadership.

The Technical Consultant will provide advisory support to the Monitoring and Compliance Sector on all matters related to the Saudi Highway Code, in order to ensure compliance with the Code's requirements, improve the quality, safety, and sustainability of road projects, and measure the compliance of implementing entities with the Highway Code.

4. Scope of Work

1. Technical Review and Interpretation of the Code

2. Preparation of Technical Notes and Recommendations

3. Data Analysis and Development of Monitoring Tools

4. Updating Policies and Technical Guides

5. Digital Transformation in Monitoring

6. Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer

7. Decision-Making Support

5. Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Highway Engineering or Civil Engineering (a PhD is an asset)
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in highway/road engineering, of which at least 5 years relate directly to the application, interpretation, or regulation of the Saudi Highway Code or comparable national road standards.
• Full familiarity with the Saudi Highway Code and all related regulations and specifications
• Strong technical analysis skills and the ability to prepare reports and recommendations for senior management
• Fluency in Arabic and working proficiency in English, both written and spoken

How to apply

1. CV must be submitted online in PDF format through SOC’s portal via the following link:

https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20260901114059/VACANCY-6A96B9CB3D5DF

2. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.

3. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

4. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.