Civil Engineer Job Vacancy

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/23/2012

Issued on: 15 June 2012

Deadline: 29 June 2012

Position Title: Site Civil Engineer    

Contract Type: Short-Term Consultant (SEED Programme)

Duty Station: Burao Municipality

Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia)

Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Eligible Candidates: Somali Nationalities Only

Anticipated Start Date: 1st July 2012

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Deputy OiC for Somalia, the site civil engineer will oversee slaughterhouse construction works and provide technical backstopping to the contractor.

The Site Civil Engineer will report directly to the FAO Civil Engineer and indirectly to the Infrastructure and Capacity Development Advisor  with overall supervision of the SEED Programme Manager, Head of Livestock Unit and FAO Officer in Charge and the FAO TCEO.

The Officer will also work in close collaboration with the FAO SEED National Coordinator in Somaliland, as well as with the Ministry of Livestock, Burao Municipality and other relevant institutions.

In particular, the Officer will:

·         Undertake daily supervision of the construction work of the slaughterhouse in Burao Municipality

·         Provide guidance to contractor concerning all civil works, plumbing works, electrical works, roofing, finishes among other necessary works on site

·         Report regular updates regarding work progress and a comprehensive weekly report full with pictures detailing what was completed during the week, the challenges incurred and solutions to FAO Resident engineer and copy to Infrastructure and Capacity Development Advisor

·         Will ensure that the site log book is filled on a daily basis regarding the work progress, type and number and skill of personnel engaged

·         Maintain regular contact with Ministry of Livestock & Burao Municipality Focal Points giving them regular updates of work progress, any challenges encountered and solutions sought

·         Support the contractor in liaison with FAO concerned officers to resolve amicably and expediently any conflict that may arise which may hinder the speedy implementation of the construction work

·         Facilitate the safe custody and installation of livestock slaughter equipments once procured and on site

·         Facilitate and accompany monitoring visits by FAO, DFID and Evaluation missions.

·         Facilitate and take part in PPP meetings and actions for managing the slaughter house.

·         Perform any other duties that may be identified by FAO Civil Engineer and Infrastructure and Capacity Development Advisor

Minimum qualifications and Selections Criteria:

·         Advanced university degree or diploma in related field (civil engineering, electrical engineering or related engineering works)

·         Minimum 5 years of proven working in construction works including slaughterhouses which will be an added advantage

·         Strong negotiation skills and ability to act as a liaison person between government officials, Community and FAO in the event of conflicts

·         Fluent and excellent oral and written skills in English and Somali languages

·         Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically

·         High degree of self-motivation and initiative

·         Sensitivity to the social and cultural environment of Somalia

·         Ability and willingness to act on any other impromptu works not listed in the TOR

To Apply:

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/23/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available athttp://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot – see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.

The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/23/2012.

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/23/2012 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/23/2012 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by the deadline.

Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.