The AIRD Project Engineer will be responsible for:
He/She will plan, design, and manage work for projects in new construction, renovations, and improvements under the country program office.
General Duties
· Ensure that all staff understand the Procurement and Logistics SOPs and ensure that both are fully implemented within the operations
· Participation in the preparation of the budget for construction
· Develop and maintain good relationships with all partners and potential donors in the area of operation
· Take all necessary measures to motivate staff and build strong team spirit at all levels
· Supervise support staff to improve quality and efficiency of administrative matters
With regard to project delivery, the Civil Engineer will be responsible for:
· Day to day project manager for construction
· Oversee as well as coordinates assigned engineering, planning, design, and also construction works
· Ensure adherence to quality, budget and schedule
· Coordinate the administration and approval process; provide updates schedule information as necessary
· Coordinate the development and preparation of contracts for a variety of constructions projects
· Planning, developing, negotiating, and also administrate formal agreements as well as permits with third parties, including local agencies and UN agencies.
· Work with partners to ensure proper and comprehensive project implementation
· Negotiating service agreements and managing associated costs and revenues
· Preparing detailed schedules of work, feasibility studies and cost estimates of engineering solutions
· Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
· Undertaking complex and repetitive calculations
· Compiling job specifications and supervising tendering procedures
· Resolving design and development problems
· Managing budgets and project resources
· Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries
· Making sure the project complies with legal requirements
· Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of projects
· Ensuring projects run smoothly and structures are completed within budget and on time
· Operational analysis
· Strong technical aptitude
Required Languages
English and Swahili
Minimum Qualifications
· BS/MA in Civil Engineering
· A minimum of 5-7 years of field experience in building and road works
· Procurement experience
· Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc
· License of professional engineer
· Proficiency to use MS Office suite of applications and other IT systems
· Ability to write clearly articulate proposals, reports, and correspondence
· Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear manner.
· Experience working with international development partners, international nongovernmental organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an asset.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
· Knowledge of program management
· Knowledge of donor groups and/or issues related to the program area
Personal characteristics
The Civil Engineer should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
- Focus on Donor Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization as authorized
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
- Ensuring value for money ie. program/project monitoring
- Ability to work under hardship environment and with minimum supervision
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application letter stating your qualification and experience, and why you’re suitable for the position, together with latest updated C.V. by email to hr@airdinternational.org
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
