Seeking: Consultant Engineer
Are you a Kenyan with experience working in Somalia?
Do you want to make a difference and work on an exciting program
for Somalia?
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is
funded by USAID and implemented by Development Alternative Inc (DAI), an
international development organization.
It responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia by
mitigating conflict, promoting stability and community cohesion, and increasing
public confidence in governance.
TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term
stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Consultant Engineer to join the team (Nairobi support Office & Field Offices).
Objectives
The DAI/TIS program requires an Engineer Consultant to provide
assistance on infrastructure activities at the planning and design,
implementation and close-out phases.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be contacted on an as-needed basis to
provide assistance on TIS infrastructure activities as needs arise.
A scope of work will be drafted for the specific activities
which the consultant will be asked to undertake and shared with the consultant
prior to the assignment.
The Scope of Work may include, but is not limited to, the
following:
- Design
and review of planned TIS activities
- Site
supervision visits to activities in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central
Somalia
Period of Performance
The effective Period of Performance for this contract will be
from the date of signature of the contract until 31 March 2014.
The total Level Of Effort (LOE) will be for a maximum of 150
days to be spread over the duration of the contract.
Specific LOE and period of performance will be indicated in each
individual scope of work for each specific assignment.
Deliverables
Deliverables will be included in the individual assignment
scopes of work that will be shared with the consultant prior to conducting the
assignment.
Supervisor
The consultant will report directly to the Operations Manager or
his/her designee.
The supervisor will be specified in the individual scopes of
work.
Required Experience
- Flexibility
in working hours and ability to work under pressure.
- Experience
in municipalities and underserved areas.
- Minimum
3 years’ experience in designing and overseeing the construction of infrastructure
projects;
- A
diplomatic communicator who can converse with a wide range of
stakeholders, including private sector and civil society representatives
and government officials;
- Experience
in facilitating meetings and providing information and training;
- Knowledge
and experience with USAID Environmental compliance rules highly desired.
- Experience
in managing construction, contracts and conducting inspections for
infrastructure projects;
Do you have the above qualifications and skills?
Please send
1) a CV
2) current position and salary history and
3) three professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Closing date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
