Overview of position

• This position is being advertised for roster building purposes only.
• CTG is looking to build its database by increasing qualified local national Somali staff from the duty station mentioned on the advert.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Role objectives

• The main purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a civil works assessment & inspection of physical infrastructure. 
• Conduct a civil works assessment of physical infrastructure.
• Undertake secondary literature review & infrastructure spatial mapping using existing datasets, obtaining GPS coordinates for proposed office locations (expressed as the combination of latitudes & longitudes for the proposed sites) using a handheld GPS receiver, integrating this data into remote sensing & Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms (including the acquisition & analysis of recent satellite imagery) to derive & establish the existing availability of physical infrastructure, existing land use & land cover.

Project reportingThis role reports to the Team Leader.

Key competencies

Interested, should demonstrate the following qualifications & experience:

• An expert with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Development Planning & at least 7 years of experience in civil works / infrastructure assessment & development.
• A track record of applied research, operational experience in urban development & infrastructure in Somalia or similar environment. 
• Familiarity with the use of GIS for spatial analysis, especially the use of GEE & ability to run scripts in the API.
• Demonstrated efficient communications & coordination skills to lead dialogues on complex development issues with govt. counterparts across multiple levels of govt.
• Excellent workflow management & task organization skills. 
• Demonstrated track record in undertaking urban infrastructure related assessments using both qualitative & quantitative methods. 
• Proven track record in translating analytical findings into recommendations for operations & policies. 
• Ability to independently access & work in the selected states.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• This position is being advertised for roster building purposes only.
• CTG is looking to build its database by increasing qualified local national Somali staff from the duty station mentioned on the advert.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Urban Development Planning & at least 7 years of experience in civil works / infrastructure assessment & development (essential).

Minimum of 7 year/s of demonstrable relevant Engineering – Civil experience (essential).

Minimum of 7 year/s of experience in Africa (desirable).Fluent in English (essential).
Fluent in Somali (essential).

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