Country: Sudan
Closing date: 31 Mar 2016
Position Project Engineer x 3 positions
Section/Unit: Project: Water Resources Development
Place of Performance Various, Darfur - SUDAN
Contract Duration Up to 6 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
The Project Engineer will be responsible for (i) assessment new construction and rehabilitation work requests and preparation of assessment and field reports including data collection for the design and budget. (ii) provides technical input to the preparation of project documents, and (iii) execution of the construction & rehabilitation projects as undertaken by the client. The Projects include the construction of buildings, small water harvesting structures, water resources development and community infrastructure using contracted firms and community laborers..
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
§ Review requests and identify new constructions and rehabilitation works area, carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions;
§ Liaise with the project stakeholders, develop sustainable solutions and idea from the field level for design and estimates the work items for implementation
§ Assist the Senior Engineer and Project Manager, with the technical input to the preparation of tenders, during bid evaluation process and in the preparation of the contracts award approval documents.
§ Supervise the construction works, and administer the works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications;
§ Overall management of the works implementation with contractor that will ensure the constructions works are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality;
§ Timely actions on potential delays and/or cost overruns that can either be prevented or mitigated are to be quickly reported with recommended remedial actions for the Project Manager approval;
§ Prepare project / contracts related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stake holder meeting minutes, Engineer’s Instructions and Variation Orders, Contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports.
§ Preparation of payment certificate and work progress record for the review of Sr. Project Engineer
§ Working close with contractor in the field with provision of technical support and guidance
§ Provide training and technology transfer to national personnel and contractor’s personnel and advise on good construction practices, good environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction;
§ Represent the client as a seconded consultant of CTG in project implementation activities in the field, as directed by the Project Manager, and ensure that the clients procedures and the standards are adhering to all project implementation activities
Reporting:
• The Project Engineer will report directly to Senior Engineer under full supervision of client’s Project Manager.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or any other relevant field is required. Master’s degree in the same field is desirable
Work Experience:
§ At least 3 years of experience in water structure and community infrastructure projects direct engagements is required.
§ Experience in supervision of civil engineering construction mainly water sector activities is required;
§ Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
Key Competencies:
Professionalism:
§ Knowledge of humanitarian core values, rules and regulations is an asset
§ Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and commitment to continuous learning
§ Demonstrate accountability for results
§ Analytical, creative, innovative and pro-active
§ Demonstrates results orientation and focus on solutions
§ Respect for diversity
Client focus:
§ Demonstrate sense of ethics and sound judgment in dealing with clients
§ Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with clients, donor, govt. and other stakeholders
§ Focuses on result for the client/donor and responds positively to feedback
Planning and Organizing:
§ Ability to plan work in a collaborative manner and to manage priorities
§ Strong computer and IT skills are desirable
Communication skills:
§ Communication and facilitation skills are required
§ Writing, analytical and reporting skills are required
§ Ability to facilitate meetings/workshops in a participatory manner is desirable
Teamwork skills:
§ Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the goals of the project and in accordance with the clients shared goals
§ Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
§ Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and show leadership
§ Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_963” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.