Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Aug 2015
Location:Central Equatoria, Juba
Wage:Commensurate with Experience
Shift:Full time, long term
Cowater International Inc. is currently recruiting Procurement and Engineering Trainers for an ongoing project in South Sudan. Candidates must be fluent in English.
The Procurement and Engineering Trainers will be based at the state level where training courses will be organized with frequent visits to counties for on-the-job mentoring and technical guidance for implementing project-supported methodologies. They are expected to work with state ministry staff with responsibility in each of the subject matter areas, who will progressively acquire skills to support the increasing number of counties and provide ongoing supervision of county operations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the design and procurement of small-scale public works, including development of specifications and bills of quantities, procurement plans, tender documents and standard forms
- Bachelor Degree in civil engineering, or similar
- Experience in supporting local governments and communities managing the implementation of infrastructure in remote areas under difficult logistical conditions
- Experience in institutional strengthening of sub-national entities, experience training local staff considered an asset
- Experience working in South Sudan
- Professional fluency in English
Desired Qualifications
- Appropriate certifications in civil engineering, or similar
- Language ability in Arabic would be considered and asset
How to apply:
To submit an application please visit http://www.cowater.com/job-listings/
Recruitment will close on August 31, 2015. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants, however only those making the shortlist will be contacted.