OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
The SSI program in Somalia is primarily a community-based, small grants initiative implemented in close coordination with the donor, with communities in priority areas, and with all levels of government, particularly newly formed district administrations and regional state institutions. The overall objective of the program is to support the political transition of Somalia towards a functioning and stabilized federal state through activities that promote good governance, consolidation of the federal structure and a receptive environment to respond to emerging political contingencies.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
The individual will assist the SSI program with the direct monitoring of construction works of rehabilitation works in Baidoa region.
Expected output:
Bidding & Award of Contract:
Services for Supervision (Resident Supervision):
Project reporting:
This role directly reports to the National Project Officer – SWS & is remotely monitored by Field Coordinator & National Engineer.
Team management:
This role will be supervising a team of on site contractors.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Building Engineering. and/or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Building Engineering..
Work experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Engineering – Civil experience and/or minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Architecture experience.
Geographical experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of experience in Africa (essential).
Languages:
§ Fluency in Somali and English are essential.
Key competencies:
Additional experience/skills in the areas below will be an added advantage:
Required Competencies:
Accountability – Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms.
Client Orientation – Works effectively well with client and stakeholders.
Continuous Learning – Promotes continuous learning for self and others.
Communication – Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
Creativity and Initiative – Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
Leadership and Negotiation – Develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Performance Management – Identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
Planning and Organizing – Plans work, anticipates risks and sets goals within area of responsibility.
Professionalism – Displays mastery of subject matter.
Teamwork – Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
Technological Awareness – Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
Resource Mobilization – Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM (optional depending on position level).
Other relevant information:
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance and work permit, as applicable.
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