Job Description and Person Specification
Position:
Programme Engineer
Location:
Burco based with possible travel to other regions in Somaliland
Duration:
Six months with possible extension
Job Title:
Programme Engineer
Directorate:
Programmes and Policy
Job Family:
Reports to:
Head of Policies and
Grade:
Programmes
Location:
Somaliland
Direct Reports:
None
Job Roles
Role Overview:
The programme engineer is to undertake all engineering and construction
functions i.e. planning, organizing and controlling all elements of the construction
works. The position holder is responsible for the technical quality and supervises
all development, implementation, environmental conditions and financial
considerations of construction activities in AAIS programmes in all program areas
across Somaliland.
Accountabilities
Key
Accountabilities /
Key Activities
Responsibilities:
Identify technical
gaps and prepare quality standards with
indicators for construction work and support the partners and staff
to internalize and apply.
Contribute to strategic planning, management and
documentation of the humanitarian and development
interventions in Somaliland and policy advocacy related to
Planning and
disaster preparedness and natural resource management.
Implementation
Ensure technical quality of water projects and other construction
activities such as schools.
Prepare specifications of bids and participate in the contractors’
selection process by designing and cost estimation.
Provide technical
support to partners and communities in
identification, rehabilitation/construction of all construction work
to meet pre-set standards.
Offer technical support in concept note and proposal
development processes
Represent ActionAid in WASH sector coordination meetings and
other interactions at national level and where necessary regional,
and participate in interagency assessments.
Proactively manage foreseen construction risks and mitigate as
necessary
Maintain a comprehensive schedule of all constructions work
Monitoring,
Monitor and ensure quality control of construction/rehabilitation
Evaluation and
work and propose/take corrective actions in case of deviation
Learning
from pre-agreed standards.
Monitor budget efficient utilization for the intended purposes
Produce technical report for decisions and accountability.
Reporting
Collect case studies, stories and action pictures reflecting the
social perceptions and changes of the interventions on the lives
and livelihoods of the beneficiaries (right holders).
Resource
Ensure effective resource utilization and management
Liaise with Finance team on construction costing and budgeting
Management
templates in line with requirements.
Ensure in providing technical support and capacity building to
relevant stakeholders
Capacity Building
Facilitate technical training on water management and sanitation
to improve the performance and effectiveness of partners and
concerned line-ministries.
Other
Undertake any other assignment as assigned.
Person Specification
Education &
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Construction and working with
NGOs.
Essential
Familiarity with the context of the country as it affects projects
knowledge and
Knowledge on construction, project management cycle
skills
Analytical and mathematical skills
Solid understanding of the main principles of engineering, construction, and
architecture
Knowledge of MS Office suites and design software’s.
Effective time management, conflict management and negotiation skills
Community development skills
Risk Orientation
Capacity building and training skills
Proficiency in English and Somali
Desirable
Experience working with NGO’s
Knowledge and
Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA)
Experience
Country dependent
Competency Profile
Competency
What it looks like
Ability to handle conflict, confrontation, disagreement and
Tact
delicate inter-personal situations in such a manner as to solve
the problem and sustain positive relationships
Emotionality
Ability to control anger, frustration, tension and nervousness,
especially in conflict situations
Reliability
Ability to keep to time and other commitments, deliver on
commitments to others
Coping with pressure
Ability to cope with work, time and people pressures
Change agent
Ability to challenge the status quo, promote and endorse change
through words and action
Non-conventional thinking
Ability to think strategically and radically to break existing
patterns of working
Organizational understanding
Ability to understand the business environment in which one is
working
Listening
Ability to listen to the views and ideas of other people, especially
those contrary to our own, without undue defensiveness
Communication
Ability to write or speak in a manner that communicates the
intended message without hurting other people
Holding others accountable
Ability to hold self and others accountable for delivering growth
targets or goals
Interested and qualified applicants who meet the required qualification and experiences are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter to admin.somaliland@actionaid.org. The subject heading is Programme Engineer – Not later than 29th August at 4:00 pm.
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