Field Project Associate – (EPC)

Overview of position

• Our client in Somalia is planning to have an EPC Infrastructure & Services Unit (ISU), in which Field Engineers would support activities across all EPC units based on need.
• Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients ISU works.

Role objectives

• Assist in monitoring all infrastructure construction, site development, maintenance & improvement works & providing timely technical feedback to contracting companies & workers.
• Report on the daily progress of work in the site & alert the Senior Project Assistant on any actual or potential shortcomings in construction works.
• Including that the provided materials are in line with the BOQ specifications & the construction works as per plans.
• Maintain regular communication with construction companies implementing works for our client to support coordination works at site level.
• Actively assist joint assessments, needs analysis, identification of gaps & monitoring & evaluation activities such as supporting the preparation of monitoring tools.
• Assist the coordination of the procurement of sector related materials or equipment. This includes aiding in the preparation of bid documents with inputs on, among other things, technical issues & quantity.
• Participate in studies on feasible options for identified adequate IDP sites in close cooperation with local authorities, community representatives, other humanitarian & development agencies.
• Provide technical assistance for other programs in EPC as needed.
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

Project reporting

• This role works under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant.

Key competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience or high school certificate / diploma with five years relevant experience in monitoring site development & infrastructure works.
• Experience in organization, delivery & monitoring of humanitarian services to community.
• Experience in the complex field setting, preferably in Somalia or same region.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to pay close attention to details, take initiative & work with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in English & Somali both writing and speaking is required & working knowledge of Arabic is desired.
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces, delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities, assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages, contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision, assists others to realize & develop their potential.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
• The highest educational certificate for the selected candidate will be sent for verification.