Vacancy reference no.: VAC-0102
Position: Project Manager - Roads
Place of performance: Various - Darfur, Sudan
Contract duration: up to 7 months
Starting date: 1-Jun-2016
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
The Project Engineer will be responsible for (i) assessment new construction and rehabilitation work requests and preparation of assessment and field reports including data collection for the design and budget. (ii) Provides technical input to the preparation of project proposals, and (iii) execution of the construction & rehabilitation projects as undertaken by our client. The Projects include the construction of buildings, roads, road structures and community infrastructure using contracted firms and community labourers.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
· Review requests and identify new constructions and rehabilitation works area, carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions
· Liaise with project stakeholders, develop sustainable solutions and ideas for design and estimates the work items for implementation
· Assist the Senior Engineer and Project Manager, with the technical input to the preparation of tenders, during bid evaluation process and in the preparation of the contracts award approval documents
· Supervise the construction works, and administer the works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications
· Overall management of the works implementation with contractor that will ensure the constructions works are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality
· Timely actions on potential delays and/or cost overruns that can either be prevented or mitigated are to be quickly reported with recommended remedial actions for the Project Manager approval
· Prepare project / contracts related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stake holder meeting minutes, Engineer’s Instructions and Variation Orders, Contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports
· Preparation of payment certificate and work progress record for the review of Sr. Project Engineer
· Working close with contractor in the field with provision of technical support and guidance
· Provide training and technology transfer to national personnel and contractor’s personnel and advise on good construction practices, good environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction
· Represent our client as a seconded consultant of CTG in project implementation activities in the field, as directed by the Project Manager, and ensure that the clients procedures and the standards are adhering to all project implementation activities
Project reporting:
The Project Engineer will report directly to Senior Engineer under full supervision of client’s Project Manager.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Master's degree in Civil Engineering - Roads and/or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering - Roads.
Work experience:
§ Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable relevant Engineering – Civil experience and/or minimum of 3 years of demonstrable relevant Construction experience.
Geographical experience:
§ Minimum of 3 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Various - Darfur is an advantage.
Languages: Fluency in English and Arabic are essential
Key competencies:
Professionalism:
· Knowledge of UN core values, rules and regulations is an asset
· Demonstrate theoretical knowledge and commitment to continuous learning
· Demonstrate accountability for results
· Analytical, creative, innovative and pro-active
· Demonstrates results orientation and focus on solutions
· Respect for diversity
Client Focus:
· Demonstrate sense of ethics and sound judgment in dealing with clients
· Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with clients, donor, govt. and other stakeholders
· Focuses on result for the client/donor and responds positively to feedback
Planning and Organizing:
· Ability to plan work in a collaborative manner and to manage priorities
· Strong computer and IT skills is desirable
Communication skills:
· Communication and facilitation skills are required
· Writing, analytical and reporting skills are required
· Ability to facilitate meetings/workshops in a participatory manner is desirable
Teamwork skills:
· Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the goals of the project and in accordance with our clients shared goals
· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
· Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and show leadership
· Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-0102. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
