CTG overview
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Overview of position
- Our client in Somalia is planning to have an EPC Infrastructure & Services Unit (ISU), in which field engineers would support activities across all EPC units based on need.
- Under the overall supervision of the Manager in EPC & direct supervision of, Project Officer (Shelter), the successful candidate will support the implementation & monitoring of the works developed under our clients ISU with particular focus on the following functions as mentioned in the TOR below.
Role objectives
- Support the EPC Field Assistants Engineer & the Technical Operations Officer on the assessment, implementation & supporting infrastructure construction, site development, maintenance & improvement works.
- Undertake field missions to affected communities to assist assess the general situation, conduct focus group discussions & check housing conditions in coordination with the Technical Operation Officer & the EPC Field Assistant Engineer.
- Assist to Inspect damage, accidents or delays at construction sites to verify proper construction procedures are being carried out in coordination with supervisor.
- Help to convey instruction to the contractor for improvement of works or remedial measures to take.
- Consolidate information & support in preparing work plans, updates, progress monitoring reports, assist in the preparation of daily, weekly & monthly reports.
- Based on field monitoring, provide lessons learned for all ongoing field activities.
- Maintain a systematic record of all documents related to beneficiary & project documents.
- Support in providing technical assistance for other programs in EPC as needed in coordination with the EPC Field Assistants.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Project reporting
- This role works under the overall supervision of the Manager in EPC & direct supervision of, Project Officer (Shelter).
Key competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any other relevant field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience in construction or high school / degree / certificate from above field from an accredited institution with four years of professional experience in implementation of infrastructure works activities in emergency & conflict environments.
- Experience in working effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community.
- General site planning knowledge in camp setup under emergency context with a civil engineering degree is an advantage.
- Experience in emergency operation activity.
- Technical construction knowledge.
- Knowledge of UN & bilateral donor programming.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations.
- Knowledge of English & Somali, are required (oral & written) & working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
- Develops and promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Team management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
- The highest educational certificate for the selected candidate will be sent for verification.
More Information
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