Resident Engineer (2 Positions)

Background

Strengthening Drought Resilience 2 (SDR 2) is a project implemented in the Afar region of Ethiopia by the Ministry of Agriculture (Project Executing Agency) and the Regional Bureau of Agriculture Livestock and Natural Resource Development (BoLANRD, Project Implementing Agency). The project is supported by implementing consultants consisting of the Consortium of GITEC-IGP GmbH (GITEC) and the NGO Support for Sustainable Development (SSD).  GITEC is an international consulting company based in Cologne, Germany. SSD is a national NGO established in 2003 with many years of work experience in Afar region with focus on small-scale irrigation.

Project Description

The project Strengthening Drought Resilience 2 (SDR 2) is focusing on improved water supply for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Afar region. This objective is pursued among others through the construction of sand dams and submerged dams. Two sand dams are being constructed in in Ada’ar and Kori Woredas:

• Dakha Bhuyi Sand Dam and Submerged Dam, Eli Badu Sand Dam (Kori Woreda)
• Fursa, Dubra, Hafalu Sand Dams (Adaar Woreda)

Construction of the project is expected to begin in September 2023 and continue until end of 2024, pending and extension of the project phase by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development BMZ through KfW Development Bank.

Role of the Expert:

• A site engineer shall be assigned to a construction sites and shall be responsible for the day-to-day site supervision. Specific task include:
• Review the construction programme of the contractor and in conjuction with the project manager devise a process for monitoring progress and flagging potential problems;
• Ensuring all materials and equipment to be used to the works fully comply with the specification and national construction standards;
• Approve the location and dimensions, framework, reinforcement and sufficency of materials, plant and personnel prior to pouring any concrete exceeding 0.1m²
• Ensure materials to be incorporated in the works comply with the specifications and workmanship is to a high standard and in complianace with national standards and the specifications;
• Prepare draft monthly progress reports for submission to the CTA  detailing work completed, materials, plant and personnel on site, monitoring physical and financial progress against targets, specific instructions and the flagging of potential issue;
• Maintain a site diary, detailing all deliveries, plant and personnel on site, work excuted, weather conditions, incidents, instructions issued, etc.
• Check the qualities claimed by the contractor and assist in the verification process for the periodic payment activities; and
• Ensure the contractor and his staff fully comply with the contract health and safety requirements and national construction H&S standards and prepare a report on any incidents or injuries that may occur during the course of the contract.

Project title: Strengthening Drought Resilience in Ethiopia (SDR-2)

Period of project: Approximately 09/2023 – 09/2024

Duration of Assignment: 12 months

Number of position: 2

Country: Ethiopia 

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSc in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Management or a similar discipline
• Should have a certified professional license from Ethiopian Ministry of water Resources at least grade 5 in construction Engineer

Requirements and Skills:

• Good knowledge and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction of hydraulic structures;
• Good problem solving, inter-personal and analytic skills;
• Supervise and inspecting regularly activities of the project and ensure compliance to all plans and specifications throughout the construction period while ensuring that project milestones and deadlines are being met;
• Supervise the activities of all engineering staff, oversee all supplies, and help with any problems that arise during the construction process;
• Perform regular evaluation of all observational trends and prepare preventative measures;
• Prepare schedules for the staff and oversee their work to ensure efficiency and accuracy;
• Keep detailed field notes and daily log activities supported with pictures and prepare regular reports;

Regional experience:

• Experience of working in rural areas in lowland of Ethiopia of Afar or Somali region.

Donor experience:

• Previous experience with work for donor-funded projects in similar positions.

Language skills:

• Proficiency in the English language;
• Proficiency in Afar language is an advantage