Recrutement de 01 Civil Engineer – Marine Infrastructure

Recrutement de 01 Civil Engineer – Marine Infrastructure

Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: Non précisé
Expire le: 18-04-2023

FAO
Mogadishu, Somalia
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Civil Engineer – Marine Infrastructure (2202621)

Job Description: 2202621

Civil Engineer – Marine Infrastructure

Job Posting: 04/Apr/2023
Closure Date: 18/Apr/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRSOM - FAO Representation in Somalia
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio
Duration: 12 months
Post Number: N/A

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
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All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting
The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO's global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO's response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to four hundred staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.

Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia and the technical supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Unit.

Technical Focus
The Civil Engineer will play a key role in the fisheries components of FAO Somalia emergency and development projects.

Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will be expected to possess demonstrated experience in designing and supervising marine located infrastructure. Experience in assessment of existing infrastructure and rehabilitation will be an added advantage.

• Plan, design, coordinate, supervise and where possible complete FAO’s infrastructure related activities on the SCRP – AF Fisheries project making best use of available financial and human resources and in line with FAO rules and regulations.
• Prepare and implement work plan in collaboration with the team and updating procurement plans for all site assessments works.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams assessing existing community fisheries infrastructure and making recommendations for improvement or new constructions in fishing communities.
• Conduct field missions to sites for assessment or construction and where not possible due to insecurity or other concerns, remotely guides Field Engineers in preparing, conducting, and reporting field assessments and design missions.
• Ensure that the highest possible technical standard is achieved in the delivery of products
• Collaborating closely with the Infrastructure Unit in Nairobi, and the Team of Field Engineers and Draughtsmen, prepare and advise on the preparation of bill of quantities and cost estimates for infrastructure identified for construction/rehabilitation and participate in the preparation of tender documents for infrastructure works to be implemented and/or studies to be undertaken
• Provide technical inputs to the evaluation processes for the selection of local and international contractors, as necessary.
• Prepare the TOR, support contracting and supervise implementation of any technical, feasibility studies or similar required before, during or after construction.
• Supervise construction/rehabilitation works as well as feasibility/baseline studies prepared by other agencies, check and approve reports on the construction/rehabilitation works as well as the studies and prepare recommendations for payments.
• Support in the development of technical specifications for the internal fittings and fixtures appropriate for fisheries facilities considering compliance with international standards, HACCP controls and improvements of fish handling at all stages of the supply chain.
• Monitor (remotely if necessary), and through Field Engineers team, the construction works funded by the project.
• Provide infrastructure construction/rehabilitation/maintenance training at all levels as needed.
• Contribute to project related technical reports.
• In collaboration with the project team, consults with Federal and Member State governments on their needs and expectations for infrastructure projects and takes into consideration their requests.
• Provide training to facility managers in operation of new facilities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• University degree in civil Engineering or equivalent in relevant engineering fields from a recognised university
• Eight years of relevant experience in practical experience in identification, design, construction, and supervision of civil engineering infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of English and Somali
• National of Somalia

FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• At least 5 years of experience in sub-Saharan African context and experience in Somalia is an advantage
• At least one assignment (design and or supervision) in fisheries area

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]

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