Construction Engineer

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Overview of position:

• Our client requires the services of Construction Officer to offer technical assistance & provide quality assurance in the tendering evaluation, project monitoring & supervision phases of all construction works. Under the supervision of the Health Manager, the primary role of Construction Officer is to monitor the assessments, designs / Bills of Quantity (BOQ), onsite construction activities & report back to our clients Somalia Global Fund projects team.

Role objectives:

• Globally, COVID-19 pandemic has negative impact on the overall health & socio economic situation & Somalia is not an exception, the situation in Somalia is exacerbated by the droughts, conflicts & lack of political instability, the pandemic has also hampered the already broken healthcare system, services & facilities including services targeted to disease programs of Malaria, EPI, HIV / AIDs & TB that GF supports.
• Last year, global fund has supported Somalia with funds for COVID-19 control, containment & mitigations for disease programs with a provision for disease program mitigations to cover gap / service pressure emanating from the pandemic, in addition to this WB (World Bank) is providing additional funding for waste management.
• Components of the project interventions include improving laboratories to support testing, construction companies will be tasked to construct 3 health facilities 1 national laboratory, 1 emergency operations centre & renovation of central laboratory in Mogadishu.
• This consultant work will support our client in order to supervise the construction works of 3 facilities in Mogadishu, national laboratory, emergency operations centre & renovation of central laboratory to ensure quality, efficiency & effectiveness.

The Construction Officer will monitor & report on the implementation of the following works in Somalia:
Construction of national laboratory.

• Construction of emergency operations centre.
• Renovation of central laboratory.
• Construction of oxygen plant sites.
• Installation of solar system.
• Design of national vaccine warehouse.
• General coordination of trade contractors & site management.
• All construction activities.
• Civil works such as site clearing, excavations & earthworks.
• Masonry works sub structure & super structure walling.
• All reinforced concrete works i.e., footings, slab, beams & columns.
• Painting works, floor finishes, wall finishes, doors & windows.
• Waterproofing & roofing works.
• Carpentry & joinery including fitting.
• Ceilings, partitions & access flooring.
• Plastering, tiling works.
• Glazing works.
• Ventilation.
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP).
• Testing & commissioning to all the abovementioned systems.
• Detailed explanation of the scope of works will be provided in drawings & BOQ’s.

Construction implementation required:

• Make sure that construction works are undertaken in line with the submitted work schedule.
• Drawings & signed contract agreement, ministry standards.
• Work closely with our client, MOH (Ministry of Health, WHO (World Health Organisation), contractor & attend the bi weekly progress review meetings during the project duration.
• Ensure that appropriate safety measures are undertaken on site to minimize the risk of accident to the workers & the public.
• At the end of the works, the Construction Officer shall conduct full system tests to prove full working systems prior to the site taking over & provide our client with test certificates.
• Measurement of works done & submission of measurement sheets prior to payment.
• Preparation of interim & final payment certificates for the contractor.
• Conducting design review of the project whenever necessary.
• Preparationof monthly progress reports

The Construction Officer will be home based in Mogadishu & they will divide duties between the project sites. The Construction Officer will be expected to travel between all project sites to assist in the supervision of all program construction activities & rehabilitation works. In close consultation with the Project Coordinator, they will:
Assist with the bidding & tender evaluations processes:

• Provide technical inputs by working closely with supply section, health program sections & implementing partners to ensure that the bidding process, technical evaluations, negotiations (if any) & contracts awarded are in accordance with our clients standards, rules & policy.
• Review & evaluate the technical as requested in line with the instructions to bidder & evaluation criteria.

During all stages of construction works be accountable for onsite project monitoring & reporting on a regular basis:

• Conduct mobilization meetings for all projects & approve contractor’s workplan, staffing schedule & methodology.
• Organise formal onsite mobilsations with relevant stakeholders & ensure all project documentation & certifications are in place prior to the beginning of works.
• Conduct regular site inspections at all project sites ensuring work is being undertaken according to the drawings, standards, specifications, timeline & budget.
• Ensure monitoring of the construction work at critical stages & hold points.
• Monitor the overall works of all contractors (construction, supervision etc.) & ensure key deliverables, contract items & quality of workmanship is being met.
• To advise our client on any potential risks & propose corrective measures, regarding project timeline, project budget & quality of the works.

Coordination of all construction & project related contracts:

• Ensure detailed records are kept according to our clients standards to contribute to the preparation of official reports (including donor reports), enabling real time tracking of construction progress.
• Organise overall project coordinating tools to ensure smooth implementation & delivery between the varying project contracts.
• Know in advance key dates & milestones & advise on any potential errors or risks in advance to ensure timely delivery of project.
• Evaluate the quality of construction works upon completion or at certain milestones & make recommendation for payments to be made to contractors or implementing partners.

Ensure good working relations & communicate project status with contractors & stakeholders as directed:

• Ensure all parties are updated on project progress regularly.
• Undertake arrangements for visits to construction project sites for govt. & other stakeholders, which includes providing information & briefing on project activities & status.
• Communicate with local stakeholders on construction project details.
• Discuss recommended courses of action with the Project Coordinator.
• Report back to Project Coordinator any issues from the field including variation orders & advise accordingly.

Project reporting:

• Following site visits prepare routine inspection reports documenting results of visits & project progress.
• Maintain ongoing project monitoring & tracking tools including tables, reports, project tracking documents as required by our client & their donors.
• Assist with drafting construction sections of donor, annual & other reports, as required by our clients global fund team.
• Provide updated information on program / project financial & administrative status for analysis & report purposes.
• Analyse construction program / project status & recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Prepare tables, graphs or other statistical data for technical review / monitoring purposes.
• Provide photographic evidence ofsite progress including copies of details and designs implemented on site.
• Provide minutes of meetings with partners, stake holders & general contractors.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the Health Manager.

Key competencies:

• At minimum a University Degree in Civil Engineering or a University Degree in other relevant area of engineering related to Design, Construction & Maintenance of Structures from a recognized University / Institution.
• Ability to travel within Somalia region is non negotiable.
• A high level of interpersonal, management skills, integrity & ability to work with complex teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Combination of project management & technical engineering desirable.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills in English & oral communication skills in Somali required.
• Proficiency with Autocad (or drafting equivalent software), GIS Software, Excel & Word required, familiarity with other software programs a plus.
• At least 5 years’ experiences working on construction projects in a project coordination capacity.
• Experience working on similar health projects is desirable.
• Experience working in Mogadishu & working with the govt.
• Experience working with any UN organizations is highly desirable.
• Background / familiarity with emergency is considered as an asset.
• Experience in field works outside Mogadishu.
• Fluent in oral & written English & Somali language.

Core values:

• Care.
• Respect.
• Integrity.
• Trust.
• Accountability.

Core competencies:

• Nurtures, leads & manages people.
• Demonstrates self awareness & ethical awareness.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Builds & maintains partnerships.
• Innovates & embraces change.
• Thinks & acts strategically.
• Drive to achieve impactful results.
• Manages ambiguity & complexity.

Common technical knowledge required:

• Methodology of program monitoring / project management.
• UN programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies & strategies.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children & women & the current UN position & approaches.
• UN emergency program policies, goals, strategies & approaches.
• Gender equality & diversity awareness.
• Technical knowledge to be acquired / Enhanced (for the job).
• UN policies & strategy to address international humanitarian issues & the responses.
• UN common approaches to programmatic issues & UN positions.
• UN security operations & guidelines.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouarged to apply for this role.