Job description

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.

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Overview of position

Our client in Somalia have their operations engaged in providing contract management & construction supervision support to various infrastructure projects implemented by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of their government partner. The projects include roads rehabilitation, construction of health facilities & various urban & community infrastructure works. They are responsible for ensuring that these works are implemented in accordance with the technical design, specifications & engineering standards as specified in the contract documents & also in compliance with the approved environmental & social safeguards standards. Our clients project team includes Engineers, Surveyors, Laboratory Technicians, Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialists, Construction Support Personnel & the support staff. Their technical team working alongside with their government partners also contributes to the strengthening of their government partners capacity by sharing knowledge & engaging in ‘on the job’ training opportunities. In order to support the upcoming new construction activities at various districts of Hirshabelle, Jubaland & South West States, hence our client is recruiting Construction Assistant(s) to the project team.
Role objectives

The Construction Assistant will assist in the site supervision & reporting activities, under the guidance of the Engineer. The specific roles & responsibilities will include:

  • Assist the Engineer in day to day supervision of the construction works in checking the contractors work & maintaining daily site diaries on progress & works quality.

  • Assist the Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist in the monitoring of the social & environmental impact management activities of the works by the contractor(s) & keeping of the records.

  • Assist the Engineer in taking measurements of contractor(s) completed works in order to verify the contractor(s) submitted invoices for the works completed.

  • Assist in the site surveys, material sampling & other duties related to the works implementation progress monitoring & quality control as directed by the Engineer.

  • Participate in site meetings involving the contractor & our client & their stakeholders.
Project reporting

This role reports to the Engineer.
Key competencies

  • Bachelor's Degree or a Diploma in Civil Engineering will be an asset.

  • 2 or more years of experience in civil construction works is required.

  • Excellent command of Somali & English language (oral & written) is required.

  • Ability to plan, organise, manage & implement work assignments, juggle competing demands & work under pressure of frequent & tight deadlines.

  • Demonstrated ability to apply good judgement & decision making skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills & ability to establish & maintain effective partnerships & working relations with people in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment with sensitivity & respect for diversity.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

  • Residents of the corresponding State will be given priority

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