For an ongoing project, GITEC-IGIP  GmbH  is looking for a (Chief) Resident Engineer with strong international experience in the development and construction supervision of  dams and irrigation infrastructure, and management of FIDIC contracts. Experience in the Horn of Africa region would be an asset.

About the company

GITEC-IGIP GmbH is a leading consulting company for development and international cooperation projects. GITEC-IGIP’s multi-cultural team and global network of companies and offices around the world has more than five decades of professional experience across four continents. Our companies lead mainly publicly financed projects in international cooperation. We are constantly looking for high-profile consultants. For more details, please visit our web site  www.gitec-consult.com

Strengthening Drought Resilience in Ethiopia (SDR PHASE II) - KfW

Strengthening Drought Resilience (SDR) is a programme implemented in the Afar region of Ethiopia by the Ministry of Agriculture (Programme Executing Agency) and the Regional Bureau of Agriculture Livestock and Natural Resource Development (BoLANRD, Programme Implementing Agency). The programme is supported technically by implementing consultants, formed by GITEC-IGP GmbH (GITEC) and the NGO Support for Sustainable Development (SSD). GITEC is an international consulting company based in Cologne, Germany. SSD is a national NGO established in 2003 with many years of work experience in Afar region with focus on small-scale irrigation.

The programme Strengthening Drought Resilience has been focusing on improved water supply for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Afar region. This objective is pursued among others through the construction of sand dams and submerged dams. Irrigation infrastructure is being constructed in Kori, Ada’ar and Chifra Woredas under the following contracts:

-       Dakha Bhuyi Sand Dam and Submerged Dam, Eli Badu Sand Dam (Kori Woreda) [Contract 1];

-       Fursa, Hafalu, Dubra Sand Dams (Ada’ar and Chifra Woredas) [Contract 3];

-       Rehabilitation of small-scale irrigation schemes in Hida and Alibery [Contract 4];

-       Riverbank protection measures at Awra river to prevent soil erosion.

Supervision of the construction will be carried out by GITEC-SSD in the name of the Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture, co-financed by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank.

A team of national and international experts will carry out the construction supervision. The expert will act as “International Civil Resident Engineer” and will be the responsible person for coordinating the supervision of all construction sites. He will report to the International Chief Technical Advisor / Team Leader.

Your Main Duties in this Position

• Carry out the technical and contractual supervision of project personnel and subcontractors.
• Oversee construction supervision of works contracts i.e., the quality and progress (including BoQ and cost estimate) of the Contractors and enforce timely completion of activities. Pay particular attention to quality control of sand dams. Carry out regular supervisory meetings with the Contractors  on progress of design activities, support and guide in difficult technical situations;
• Oversee and supervise construction work in coordination with the Contractors, pay regular visits to all construction sites to supervise works, record and monitor progress and obstructions, carry out quality control in accordance to internationally recognized civil engineering standards (quality and grading of material, soil compaction, concrete strength, anchoring of dam body to bed rock), and of related tests and to take care that health and safety rules at construction sites are being followed strictly. Approve in acceptance of works;
• Guide and work closely together with the national resident/Civil Engineer and other national experts of the construction supervision team;

Requirements

• University degree in Civil engineering or a related discipline;

• At least 10 years of practical professional experience in the sector (own practical experience in the sector preferably through long-term assignments);

• Good understanding and proven track record in design and construction/supervision of irrigation schemes and sand dams;

•  Work experience with FIDIC CoC;

•  Work experience preferably in African countries with similar socio-economic conditions; previous work in African dry land ecosystems and/or with pastoral communities would be a strong asset;

• Experience coordinating large teams in similar assignments ;

• Financial Cooperation (management procedures, reporting, etc.) would be a strong asset;

•  Proficiency in the English language is a requirement;

   

If you are interested

Please send us an email containing your most recent English CV, copies of relevant diplomas and employers‘ certificates including full contact details, fee expectations (per day / per month) and details on availability to:

careers@gic-group.com

Quoting the Job ref. no.: CRE ETH-042024

Or apply online via the Application-Form in the section below.

Please note that we can only consider candidates who meet the required criteria!