CIVIL ENGINEER – Hargeisa, Somaliland
ACTIONAID
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Description :
ActionAid International Somaliland
Notice:Request For Expression of Interest (EOI) to be on the Service-Provider/ Consultancy List for ActionAid International Somaliland
CATEGORY: “CIVIL ENGINEER”
ActionAid International Somaliland requires competent and reputable Civil Engineers to serve on its rooster of potential Service Providers/Consultants for short-term assignments/contracts and consultancies for the period October 2020 – June 2021.
Role Overview
The main role for the Civil Engineer will be to oversee all engineering and construction related projects by planning, organizing and controlling all elements of the construction works.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Implementation
Prepare specifications of bids and participate in the contractors’ selection process by designing and cost estimation.
Identify technical gaps and prepare quality standards with indicators for construction work and support the partners and staff to internalize and apply.
Ensure technical quality of water projects and other construction activities such as schools.
Provide technical support to partners and communities in identification, rehabilitation/construction of all construction work to meet pre-set standards.
Represent ActionAid in water sector coordination meetings and other interactions at national level and where necessary regional and participate in interagency assessment.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Maintain a comprehensive schedule of all constructions work requirements activities
Monitor and ensure quality control of construction/rehabilitation work and propose/take corrective actions in case of deviation from pre-agreed standards.
Reporting
Responsible to produce progress and final reports of projects to aid decision making and accountability.
Capture and record GPS Coordinates and high resolution photos for all constructions activities
Proactively manage unforeseen construction risks and mitigate as necessary
Person Specification
Education and experience
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Post graduate degree in Civil Engineering an advantage
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction related projects preferably with NGOs and related sectors.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
Familiarity with the context of the country
Knowledge on construction, project management cycle
Analytical skills
Solid understanding of the main principles of engineering, construction, and architecture
Knowledge of MS Office packages and design software’s.
Effective time management, conflict management and negotiation skills
Community development skills
Risk Management skills
Capacity building and training skills
Proficiency in English and Somali
Desirable knowledge and experience
Experience working with NGO’s
Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA)
Commitment to protect the rights of women/girls and children
How to apply :
Interested persons who fulfil the above requirement can submit their Expression of Interest (max. 5 pages) and CVs/resumes through the email: admin.somaliland@actionaid.org and hashi.abdillahi@actionaid.org
Deadline for receipt of application: at 4:00pm on Oct. 8th, 2020. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and if you do not hear from us by the 15th October 2020, please note that you have not been selected on this round of application.
ActionAid Somaliland
Hargeisa,
Maansoor Area
Email: admin.somaliland @actionaid.org
Phone: +252 63 570669/570667