Founded in 1985, Cowater International Inc. has built a global reputation for excellence in the world of management consulting in international development. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and with experience in more than 65 countries, Cowater has established itself as Canada's leading management consulting firm in international development.
Brief Description of Position:
Cowater is currently recruiting a State-Based Procurement and Engineering Trainer for an ongoing project in South Sudan. Candidates must be fluent in English. The successful candidate will be based at the state level where training courses will be organized with frequent visits to the 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:
- Bachelor Degree in civil engineering
- Experience in supporting local governments and communities managing the implementation of infrastructure in remote areas under difficult logistical conditions
- 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
- Experience in institutional strengthening of sub-national entities, experience training local staff considered an asset
- Experience working in fragile states
- Professional fluency in English
Desired Qualifications:
- Preferred language skills (not required as mandatory): Arabic
- Experience working in South Sudan
HOW TO APPLY:
All applications are to be submitted here or through
https://cowater.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=1168&iframe=1 Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Application will be assessed as they are received.
We thank all applicants, however only those making the shortlist will be contacted.
