Position Water and Sanitation Engineer
Place of Performance Mogadishu with travel within Somalia
Contract Duration Up to 12 months
Starting Date February 2016
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 supervision of the Project Manager, the Water and Sanitation Engineer is responsible for the provision of the water and sanitation engineering design and implementation supervision for the projects, assigned to the Project Management Service unit in Somalia.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
§ Contribute to the water and sanitation engineering capacity within the Project Management Service unit in Somalia by providing assessment, design and implementation supervision input to the projects and task orders being assigned to the unit.
§ Proactively engage in site investigations for new works and rehabilitation works, and provide water and sanitation facilities requirements input with the specifications, designs and costs estimates to assist the options development and evaluations.
§ Review of the proposals and the designs supplied by third parties from water and sanitation engineering view point, identify gaps and develop appropriate design solutions including new concepts and cost estimates for the client approval.
§ Investigate and assess the third party initiated Task Orders, scope change requests and variation requests, and provide technical advice to the decision making process, including advice on possible alternative solutions, with design and estimates.
§ Technical support during water and sanitation works implementation, including advice on design modifications to address the encountered site conditions or development of alternative solutions, and the preparation of documentations for the client approval, and oversee the quality control of the works.
§ Ensure the water and sanitation related works of the projects under implementation meet the industry standards, and in compliance with the established UN requirements.
§ Review of the bills submitted by the water and sanitation contractors and certify for the payments.
§ Witness the commission testing of the water and sanitation works, check and verify operation and maintenance documents, prepare completion certificates and assist the hand-over process.
§ Assist the Project Manager in the performance evaluation of the water supply and sanitation works contractors and suppliers.
§ Carry out other related duties as instructed by the Project Manager. Such tasks may include assessment of existing facilities for upgrade and improvements, or the preparation of designs, specifications, bill of quantities and cost estimates, for new water supply and sanitation works.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering or related area is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Water and/or Sanitation Engineering, combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
§ PRINCE2 certification is desirable.
Work Experience:
§ A minimum of five years of professional experience in Water and Sanitation Engineering related works, including assessments, design and implementation supervision is essential. Ability to design water supply and sanitation facilities / network including specifications and estimates is highly desirable.
Key Competencies:
§ Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate solutions and make conclusions and recommendations.
§ Prides in work and achievements, demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter, conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results, motivated by professional concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situations, and takes initiatives for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
§ Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work, foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary, uses time efficiently.
§ Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honour, delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, meets cost and quality standards, operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments, takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
§ Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and subordinates in a multi-cultural/ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
§ Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages.
§ Ability to successfully communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale, excellent written and oral command of English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_958” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
