Construction Engineering Technician- Assistant

Background Information

Our client’s mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments, and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure, and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, our client provides its partners with advisory, implementation, and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. Our client works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peace-building contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, Our client offers its partners the logistical, technical, and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

CTG is a human resources provider. These appointments will be under CTG and the Assistant Engineers/ Interns will have employment contracts with CTG, not with our client. However, our client will decide on the recruitments and placements.

The Assistant Engineers/Interns will work with the government partners, outside our client office. For administrative and day-day-works, they will report to the supervisors appointed by the government offices. They will indirectly report to our client Program Officer Diversity and Social Inclusion, for regular reporting and performance assessments.

General Background – Our client in Yemen

The ongoing conflict in Yemen has caused significant disruptions to the supply chain and to the overall availability of services. In light of the reduced or even absent provision of public services, communities have adopted various coping strategies, including using alternate water and energy sources, relying on alternate service providers and community-based service delivery initiatives to address the shortfall.

Physical damage to infrastructure and the lack of functionality in one sector often spills over into other sectors with significant consequences on both the access to, and quality of services, which are often interrelated.

Yemen Emergency Lifeline Connectivity Project (YELCP)

The main objective of this project is to provide climate-resilient road access and employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to the food-insecure rural population of Yemen. The project is funded by the World Bank and implemented through our client. The project activities are expected to complete by the end of November 2024.

The Project has four components:

Component 1: Rural and Village Access Roads Improvement and Maintenance; Sub-Component 1.A: Rehabilitation of Lifeline Rural Access Roads; Sub-Component 1.B: Employment-Intensive Road Maintenance

Component 2: Strengthening Management Capacity of Transport Sector Public Institutions.

Component 3: Project implementation and monitoring support, studies and preparatory activities for future projects.

Component 4: Contingent emergency response.

We are currently looking for young Yemeni national Engineers with a strong sense of professional and social commitment to join the team as Assistant Engineers/ Interns on a third party contract through CTG, a human resources provider to our client. The employment contracts will be with CTG, not with our client. Our client will be involved in the placement and performance management of the Interns.

The appointments are for a period of six months. This is an opportunity for young Engineers to get some training and work experience so that they will be better prepared to be employed in the future.

In the implementation of the project, our client is working with a number of other government agencies who are essential partners of the project. The Interns to be employed will work in the partner’s offices, outside of our client office. The Interns will work with the Senior Engineers attached to the partner offices and contribute to the project management, design, construction supervision, contracts administration and maintenance of public infrastructure. They will support the experienced professionals by assisting them in various design and construction-related tasks while developing their practical engineering skills to help them in future career development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Interns will work with the Senior Engineers attached to the partner offices and contribute to the project management, design, construction supervision, contracts administration and maintenance of public infrastructure. They will be engaged in activities such as (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist the Project Manager and other project staff in the management of projects to ensure timely completion of projects within budget, achieving the quality expectations.
• Assist in carrying out project administration tasks such as in procurement, finance and human resources management.
• Assist in the planning and design of new projects including assist in preparation of project proposals and other documents.
• Assist in preparing design documentation for public infrastructure construction, rehabilitation and maintenance works.
• Assist in reviewing designs prepared by other personnel and assist in providing comments for improvement.
• Assist in preparing design reports, progress reports and other technical reports where necessary under the supervision of senior professionals.
• Where possible, participate in site visits with senior engineers to assist in monitoring construction works.
• Assist in contract management including taking site measurements, contract variations, QA/QC inspections, keeping site records, and health, safety, social and environmental inspections.
• Assist in project procurement matters such as preparing tender documents, tendering, contract negotiations, and awards.
• Assist in the implementation of our client and World Bank environmental and social management systems including maintaining a high level of health and safety standards on construction sites.

COMPETENCIES

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of one’s own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts its own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate (graduated after January 2019) from a recognized University with a degree in BSc Civil Engineering or a related field. Only those who have successfully completed their degree programmes and graduated after January 2019 will qualify.
• Basic ability to use contemporary computer applications is required.

Language Skills

• Fluency in Arabic and medium level of English is required.

Experience

• No experience required for these positions.