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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Design and Construction Engineer (Infrastructure Engineer/irrigation Engineer)
REPORTS TO: Head of Corporate Services
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
LOCATION: Addis Ababa with frequent travel to field offices
DURATION: 12 months with possibility of extension based on availability of fund and performance
ABOUT FARM AFRICA |
Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture and managing natural resources sustainably. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.
We work with different types of farmers in a range of regions. Their local situations vary, but the problems they face are all too familiar: lack of training and technology, inadequate inputs, no finance, vulnerability to climate change and poor links to markets.
We have an ambitious strategy to expand our work over the next five years. Well increase our impact, lift more communities out of poverty, work with more corporate partners who share our vision, open up more agricultural markets, provide more expertise, and make change happen.
BACKGROUND |
Farm Africa is implementing a large number of projects/programmes in the areas of agriculture (crop and livestock), natural resources management and market engagement across Ethiopia. We are increasingly designing and implementing complex and integrated multi-sector projects, some by ourselves and others in partnership with like-minded organizations in the form of consortium.
Currently, Farm Africa is implementing The Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development (NSSID) programme will deliver a holistic approach to addressing the complex and interlinked challenges in three eco-regional clusters across Ethiopia, implementing multi-sectoral interventions that will contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development in Ethiopia.
The ecosystems of the three target eco-regional clusters (Wabi-Shebele and Gelale-Dawa, Omo-Gibe and Baro-Akobo, and Rift Valley and Awash basins) are critical for the environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and sustainable development of communities living in Ethiopia.
The Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Development programme will harness the expertise and experience of nine NGOs, associations and academic institutions to deliver an ambitious integrated environmental, sustainable and inclusive development, and climate resilience programme that will respond to these identified challenges and deliver at scale across Ethiopia.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE |
Senior Design and Construction Engineer: Various construction works will be undertaken during the next 12-months. Farm Africa will deploy a highly qualified and well-experienced design and construction engineer to different field locations. He/She will work to ensure the development of good quality designs and conduct technical follow-up on whether construction works are done as per their design. He/she will also monitor construction progress against timeframe as well as ensure the right materials are used. The Design and Construction Engineer will spend 50% of his/her time in the field (supervising construction progresses) and 50% in Addis (to develop plans, syntheses progress reports and share information with project team and contractors). He/she will report to the Head of Corporate Services and also work closely with Programme Managers in each cluster.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONISBILITES |
Key areas of responsibilities are:
The Engineer will Plan, Study, design, and supervise of different Water supply, Irrigation, Solar energy, and different purpose building projects. And also a rapid assessment to identify and prioritize sites for the development of different type of buildings, water supply schemes and small-scale irrigation schemes by the project that consider suitability for construction, construction material availability, distance of scheme from beneficiaries, availability of water source, and potential irrigated command area and other required considerations for the proper designing of the proposed schemes, implementation and close follow up of the construction after the proper designing of the schemes; and implementation and close follow up of the construction. He/She oversee and coordinate various construction activities of the project from start to finish.
The detail scope will be to:
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Deliverables
The Engineer will work closely with the program team under the direct supervision of the Corporate service to deliver the following deliverables in a quality control and timely manner:
1. Conduction Contract administration and supervision works for the ongoing and new construction projects.
2. Payment preparation for the ongoing and new construction projects.
3. Quality assurance for the ongoing construction projects.
4. Tender/Bid document preparation
5. Prepare detail design, specification and bid document for Solar pump and solar power schemes
6. Recommendations for proposed construction schemes by stakeholders based on technical and economical suitability.
7. Support with the tender / contractor evaluation process for all construction activities
8. Others to add on a case by case basis (i.e. generic deliverables)
The Engineer will be responsible for:
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Job Requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION |
Education, Qualifications & other knowledge |
The Construction and Designing Engineer to be engaged in this assignment shall have qualifications and/or experience in water resources science, hydraulic engineering (including design construction and management of irrigation canal and water storage structure), civil engineering or a related field. The expert should also have proven experience in design, construction and management of the Building, Water Supply, Solar pump and irrigation scheme in Ethiopia. The expert should have master/bachelor degree and at least 8/10 year of experience in the required areas. Detail Qualification Criteria:
General Professional Experience:
Specific Qualifications and Experience:
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Skills & Abilities |
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OUR VALUES |
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
EXPERT. Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED. Positive change starts with Africas people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACTFUL. We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families.
BOLD. We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.
How to Apply
Those who meet the above requirements should submit their brief summary of CV (maximum of 3 pages) and one-page cover letter addressing tohttps://airtable.com/appPTDGvwuRUH6uJB/shrFS0niSCgpXWS81on or before 01 March 2024.
Documents cannot be returned and due to large number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
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