Project Engineer

Position:                                              Project Engineer

 Duty Station:                                    Afgooye/Wanlaweyn

Contract period:                            9 Months with possibility of Extension 

The Role: We are looking for a dedicated Project Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development, management, and optimization of water systems.

Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities as the Project Engineer will be as follows:

Implementation and Supervision

o  Design and supervise construction of boreholes with elevated solar powered water tank and mega rainwater harvesting systems and hand dug wells with elevated tanks and solar powered kiosks

o  Supervise construction of fodder storage facilities and market shelters

o  Train communities on the operation of fodder cutting and sorghum threshing machines and irrigation pumps

o  Design and supervise construction of road culverts and river embarkment activities / and future flood defenses (water diversion, improved materials)

o  Design and supervise rehabilitation of damaged waste infrastructure (latrines, communal landfills, waste disposal sites,

o  Develop and maintain partnerships with CRCs, government agencies and NGOs to ensure ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation.

o  Work with the Community Resilience Committees (CRCs) Conduct technical assessments of the water infrastructure needs outlined in the Area Action Plans (AAPs)

o  Manage contractors and construction teams for all infrastructure development activities in the project ensuring that the projects are completed on time, within budget, and the required quality standards.

o  Ensure adherence to plans control procedures, safety standards and regulations for all infrastructure constructions.

Monitoring and Evaluation

o   Collaborate with the MEAL officer and CRCs in collecting and analyzing data.

o    Participate in the evaluation of the impact of completed infrastructure projects on the targeted CRCs, identifying implementation challenges, lessons learned and best practices.

Community Engagement

o   Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and NGOs and stakeholders to ensure CRCs involvement and ownership of infrastructure projects.

o   Maintain active membership and participation in WASH and livelihood Clusters and collaborating with other humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and government agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the implementation of the infrastructure projects.

Innovation and Sustainability

o   Apply innovative technologies and practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the infrastructure constructions

o   Introduce and nurturing environmentally friendly construction practices.

o   Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering/Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

o   At least 4 years of experience in managing infrastructure projects preferably in a humanitarian/development hard to reach context.

o   Strong knowledge of Community water systems and market infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance.

o   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

o    Proficiency in English and Somali Language(s)

o   Ability to work in challenging and dynamic environments.

o   Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

o   Strong problem-solving skills.

o   Ability to work collaboratively with project staff, contractors, and community members (CRCs).

o   Respect for cultural diversity, gender and humanitarian principles and values.

o   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, design, data collection and analysis software’s (ONA, Kobo Toolbox, SPSS and ArchiCAD)

o   Strong capability of networking, coordinating and collaborating with various partners including Government departments.

HIJRA is an all-inclusive and an equal opportunities employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their Resumes and Cover letters to [email protected]  on or before 10thAugust 2024. Please indicate the subject line of your application Project Engineer. Include daytime Telephone contact, email and contacts of three references including the current/ most recent employer Only Successful applicants will be contacted.

For more information regarding the organization, please visit our website www.hijra.or.ke