Avis de recrutement : FAO recrute un.e Ingénieur.e civil.e – Infrastructure de pêche en Somalie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

•    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;
•    Participates 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;
•    Conduct field missions to sites to Supervise construction/rehabilitation works and where not possible due to insecurity or other concerns, remotely guides Field Engineers in construction supervision. Supervise  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 taking into account 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 recognized institution.
•    At least 5 years of experience in sub-Saharan African context and experience in Somalia is an advantage
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish. For PSA, working knowledge of English is required.

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 Close on 28 April 2023