Technical Advisor: Mogadishu Construction Programs

Mogadishu Construction Programs– Dan Guud Projects, Mogadishu

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya/Mogadishu, Somalia
Position Title: Technical Advisor: Mogadishu Construction Program
Classification: Consultant for the TIS-IOM
Duration: 12-months.
Salary: Negotiable

The overall objective of the Dan Guud Projects is to promote stability in Mogadishu through targeted interventions that foster good governance, safety and economic recovery.

The objective in the coming 12 months is to facilitate community based reconstruction of a series of sub-grants planned for during the consensus building workshops held in Entebbe April 2012.

General functions:

The consultant will work closely with the Benadir Regional Administration under the overall guidance of the Mayor of Mogadishu and in direct collaboration with the Deputy Mayor and the City Urban Planning Department.

In contractual terms the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the TIS-IOM Field Coordinator in Nairobi and the Project Coordinator for the Dan Guud Implementation Unit at the Benadir Regional Administration in Mogadishu.

The Technical Advisor will take a lead role in ensuring timely implementation of project activities related to reconstruction of small-scale infrastructure in Mogadishu, and will provide architectural control oversight to the nominated Consulting Engineers employed.

Essential functions:

The Technical Advisor functions will include and not necessarily be limited to:

1. Field Operations:

• Manage the technical (architectural, building and engineering) components related to the program implemented for District Community Centres Rehabilitation in Mogadishu, in particular the supervision of the consulting engineers employed by IOM and ensuring effective management of contractors.
• Quality control architectural and structural drawings as well as bills of quantities, material specifications lists, and other technical documentation relating to infrastructure programming within District Community Centres Rehabilitation.
• In coordination with the other Dan Guud staff, work with government and local authorities, leaders, individuals and groups to implement selected community development projects.
• Ensure regular monitoring visits to project sites and ensure site supervision schedules and inspection notes for each visit. In accordance with the contractors’ contract terms, ensure scheduled supervision prior to the disbursement of any funds and approve disbursements after confirming that work has been done as per contract. Ensure invoices from contractors are forwarded with supporting documents to the Admin/Finance unit for payment.
• Supervise consulting engineers and engineering firms as employed by IOM.
• Supervise projects in coordination with government or local technical personnel and provide regular reporting regarding the status of projects.
• Build capacity of the Dan Guud Implementation Unit to manage work flow for engineering team for all Dan Guud projects.
• In coordination with the Grants unit, assist Procurement to negotiate contracts or agreements with contractors, and assist in administration of grants as necessary.
• Assist the field team on bidding processes to ensure selection of qualified contractors, as required.

2. Reporting & Monitoring

• Review grantee deliverables to ensure grant compliance. Give feedback to grantees, as appropriate.
• Report regularly (weekly) inputs to the Field Coordination Unit on grants’ status, which will feed into the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual report.
• Ensure that all grantee expenditures comply with the final and approved budgets (i.e. budgetary controls). Communicate challenges, problems or lessons learned with the Field Coordination Unit.

Desirable Qualifications and skills:

• Degree or Diploma in architecture or civil and building engineering, along with relevant experience in mall scale construction projects in insecure, or post conflict environments.
• A minimum of 4 years experience in the field of infrastructure planning and construction, including management of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to supervise, direct, coach and mentor staff. Drive for results and effective resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Understanding of complex socialpolitical environments. Ability to work under extreme pressure, in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness.
• Flexibility and focus on processes and their improvements. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Stamina, determination, commitment and adaptability in the workplace are required.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal Somali and English language skills required.
• Functional competencies: effective communicators with a wide range of actors and partners, successful negotiator, cross cultural facilitator and active learner.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must send a CV/resume to danguud.benadir@gmail.com.

Write “Technical Advisor: Construction” in the Subject line.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: June 25th 2012