Overview of position
- Our client in Somalia is planning to have an EPC Infrastructure & Services Unit (ISU), in which Field Engineers would support activities across all EPC units based on need.
- Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients ISU works.
Role objectives
- Assist in monitoring all infrastructure construction, site development, maintenance & improvement works & providing timely technical feedback to contracting companies & workers.
- Report on the daily progress of work in the site & alert the Senior Project Assistant on any actual or potential shortcomings in construction works.
- Including that the provided materials are in line with the BOQ specifications & the construction works as per plans.
- Maintain regular communication with construction companies implementing works for our client to support coordination works at site level.
- Actively assist joint assessments, needs analysis, identification of gaps & monitoring & evaluation activities such as supporting the preparation of monitoring tools.
- Assist the coordination of the procurement of sector related materials or equipment. This includes aiding in the preparation of bid documents with inputs on, among other things, technical issues & quantity.
- Participate in studies on feasible options for identified adequate IDP sites in close cooperation with local authorities, community representatives, other humanitarian & development agencies.
- Provide technical assistance for other programs in EPC as needed.
- Perform any other duties as may be required.
Project reporting
- This role works under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant.
Key competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience or high school certificate / diploma with five years relevant experience in monitoring site development & infrastructure works.
- Experience in organization, delivery & monitoring of humanitarian services to community.
- Experience in the complex field setting, preferably in Somalia or same region.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word & Excel
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
- Ability to pay close attention to details, take initiative & work with minimal supervision.
- Fluency in English & Somali both writing and speaking is required & working knowledge of Arabic is desired.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces, delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities, assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages, contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
- Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision, assists others to realize & develop their potential.
Team management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
- The highest educational certificate for the selected candidate will be sent for verification.
How to apply
Candidates interested in applying for this role need to register on the CTG website as a candidate and apply using this link:
https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-19768-field-project-associate-epc-18487