Construction Engineering Technician – Assistant

CTG Overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of Position

Client ‘s mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments, and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, Client provides its partners with advisory, implementation, and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. Client works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Role Objectives

The Construction Engineering Technician- Assistant will work with the Senior Engineers attached to the partner offices and contribute to the project management, design, construction supervision, contracts administration and maintenance of public infrastructure. She will be engaged in activities such as (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist the Project Manager and other project staff in the management of projects to ensure timely completion of projects within budget, achieving the quality expectations.
• Assist in carrying out project administration tasks such as in procurement, finance and human resources management.
• Assist in the planning and design of new projects including assist in preparation of project proposals and other documents.
• Assist in preparing design documentation for public infrastructure construction, rehabilitation and maintenance works.
• Assist in reviewing designs prepared by other personnel and assist in providing comments for improvement.
• Assist in preparing design reports, progress reports and other technical reports where necessary under the supervision of senior professionals.
• Where possible, participate in site visits with senior engineers to assist in monitoring construction works.
• Assist in contract management including taking site measurements, contract variations, QA/QC inspections, keeping site records, and health, safety, social and environmental inspections.
• Assist in project procurement matters such as preparing tender documents, tendering, contract negotiations, and awards.
• Assist in the implementation of client and World Bank environmental and social management systems including maintaining a high level of health and safety standards on construction sites.

Project Reporting

• To the Civil engineer and Project manager

Key Competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms.
• Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of one’s own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first.
• Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them.
• Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment.
• Effectively adapts its own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions.
• Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
• Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others.
• Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge.
• Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Must be a recent graduate from a recognized University in BSc civil engineering or a related field
• Basic ability to use contemporary computer applications is required.
• Highschool diploma with an additional four years of relevant experience would be accepted.

Language Skills

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required

Experience

• With a Bachelor’s degree the candidate will qualify for the position, but otherwise, Relevant experience is considered, experience with construction, project management and/or engineering.