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Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/037/2012
Issued on:
26 SEPTEMBER 2012
Deadline For Application:
9 OCTOBER 2012

Position Title:
CIVIL ENGINEERS (3 Positions)
Grade Level:
N /A
Contract Type:
Consultancy Under Personal Services Agreement (PSA)

Duty Station:
Tohin, Hurdiya and Eyl (Puntland)
Organizational Unit:
FAO SOMALIA COUNTRY OFFICE
Duration *:
3 MONTHS
Eligible  Candidates:
SOMALI  NATIONALS ONLY
anticipated start date:
15  November 2012

Applications from qualified women are encouraged
Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the OiC of FAO Somalia, the Fisheries Officer at FAO Somalia and the technical supervision of the FAO Resident engineer the incumbent  will:
·         Undertake daily supervision of the construction work of the Fish Marketing and Receiving Stations to be constructed in Tohin, Hurdiya and Eyl.
·         Provide guidance to contractor concerning all civil works, refrigeration plumbing works, electrical works, roofing, finishes among other necessary works on site
·         Report regular updates regarding work progress and a comprehensive weekly report (outline to be provided by FAO) with pictures (GPS coordinates embedded) detailing what was completed during the week, the challenges incurred and solutions to the Fisheries Officer at FAO Somalia the FAO Resident engineer, FAO field Manager, Bosasso office
·         Will ensure that the sites log books are filled on a daily basis regarding the work progress, type and number and skill of personnel engaged
·         Maintain regular contact with Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources & Tohin, Hurdiya and Eyl Municipalities and providing details on any challenges encountered and solutions sought
·         Support the contractor in liaison with FAO concerned officers to resolve amicably and expediently any conflict that may arise which may hinder the speedy implementation of the construction work
·         Facilitate the safe custody and installation of the Fish Marketing and Receiving Stations equipment once procured and on site
·         Facilitate and accompany monitoring visits by FAO, and Evaluation missions.
·         Facilitate and take part in PPP meetings and actions for managing the Fish Marketing and Receiving Stations.
·         Perform any other duties that may be identified by the Fisheries Officer at FAO Somalia & the FAO Resident engineer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should meet the following:

·         Advanced university degree in related field (civil engineering, electrical engineering or related engineering works)
·         Minimum 5 years of proven working in construction works
·         Proven working experience on setting up fisheries related infrastructure will be an added advantage (i.e. ice plants, landing facilities, fish markets)
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English and working knowledge of the most widely used local language. Somalia language is an asset.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to act as a liaison person between government officials, Community and FAO in the event of conflicts
  • Fluent and excellent oral and written skills in English and Somali languages
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically
  • High degree of self-motivation and initiative
  • Sensitivity to the social and cultural environment of Somalia
  • Ability and willingness to act on any other impromptu works not listed in the TOR

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.



To apply:

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/37/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx .
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.  The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/37/2012. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/37/2012 and sent to the following address:


FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
                                                     
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/37/2012 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.






















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