Somalia: Engineer

PositionEngineer

Place of Performance Somalia

Contract Duration 02 months

Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the overall supevision of the Chief Engineer and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be a crucial part of a team responsible and accountable for ensuring the scheduling, quality control and safety of the construction of a logistics support hub in Somalia.

In particular, he/she will be responsible and accountable for the Project Implementation, and the supervision of the approved project in support of the clients. The person will be based on site in a sector in Somalia.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

He/She will:

· Have detailed knowledge of the assigned project, located in the sector in Somalia

· Assist and guide the QA/QS specialists in the implementation of the project as per technical specifications and plans agreed with the client

· Surveying and assessing the project as designated by the Client

· Coordinate the QA/QS team in monitoring of contractors in the areas of monitoring, change of orders, contract compliance, quality control and assurance, safety and documentation of all interactions.

· Bring to the attention of the PM if the contractor is not meeting timelines by managing detailed MS Project schedules or where quality and safety standards are not being met and provide solutions for improving the quality of work.

· Ensure that all materials and equipment related to the project meet the required standards and specifications.

· Report to the PM on all technical issues including but not limited to technical specifications, monitoring, and quality assurance.

· Review conformity with the design concepts of the services and with the information given in the contract documents in contract with construction companies

· Do on-site observation and keep the Client informed on the construction progress of designated project.

· Compare the sites working progress with the contractors working schedule and take the required action for the sites completion before deadline

· Offer support as requested to all colleagues on construction and other technical matters

· Ensure field reports are as per the Quality Control and Safety Plans

· Perform other duties as may be assigned by the PM

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· University degree in Engineering or relevant training and experience on infrastructure projects including quality control and safety implementation.

Work Experience

· At least 7 years of experience in the field of infrastructure planning and construction.

· Experience in Somalia is desirable.

· Previous experience in UN Peacekeeping Operations is a strong advantage

· Experience of complex Civil Engineering a major plus

Key Competencies

· Good communication and negotiation skills

· Understanding of complex social-political environments

· Drive for results with effective resource management skills

· Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness

· Flexibility and focus on processes and their environments

· Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds

· Thorough knowledge of English; working knowledge of Somali or other languages spoken in the region an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_642” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.