Sep 9, Mercy Corps Infrastructure Engineer Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

The Program / Department / Team

Mercy Corps has been operating in Ethiopia since 2004. In partnership with civil society organizations, academic institutions, private sector, and the government, Mercy Corps Ethiopia has reached more than five million Ethiopians with interventions to save lives and build secure livelihoods. Our programs emphasize market-driven solutions, reinforce social bonds, and help communities build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Currently in six regional states – Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, and South Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR), and in Dire Dawa Administration and the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa – Mercy Corps Ethiopia is driven by the mission to contribute the emergence of a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Ethiopia which is inclusive of youth and women.

Our strategic directions focus in promoting inclusive and dynamic markets; promoting peace and social cohesion through strengthening formal/informal governance structures and citizen engagement; improved natural resource governance; and integrated humanitarian response.

The RIPA-North program incorporates a Crisis Modifier component, designed to enable the program to adapt its strategy dynamically in order to address urgent humanitarian needs without compromising long-term development and resilience goals. As part of this focus, Mercy Corps is set to launch a Crisis Modifier specifically aimed at enhancing water resilience in Ethiopia’s Shabelle Zone.

This specialized program, termed the ‘Water Security Crisis Modifier,’ is structured around four key pillars: 1) Establishing new, drought-resistant water sources by means of river offtake, treatment, or deep boreholes; 2) Advancing innovative natural resource management techniques to optimize water usage in rangelands and other sectors; 3) Advocating for the professionalization and privatization of water service management; and 4) Expanding access to water for various productive applications.

The Position

The Infrastructure Engineer Specialist is responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of all water infrastructure development on RIPA’s Water Security Crisis Modifier, with a particular focus on the planned river water offtake and treatment and/or deep boreholes. This will include providing technical recommendations for expansion or modification of existing water infrastructure within the target zone.

The Infrastructure Engineer Specialist is responsible for managing all consultancy activities related to infrastructure/construction and developing the technical capacity of government and other program partners, ensuring the effective and efficient use of the program resources and ensure agreed objectives are delivered on time.

The Infrastructure Engineer Specialist will ensure adequate supervision of construction activities and take corrective measures appropriately and in line with MC and donor requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Management

Lead implementation of all technical components of water infrastructure projects in full coordination with other staff members.

Lead on the development and monitoring of engineering designs and construction activities in the field.

Ensure that all minimum program/ construction management standards are met and that strong structures are in place for smooth completion of the projects.

Work closely with the technical team to develop timely and realistic plans.

Conduct frequent site visits to provide construction management supervision including oversight of work onsite, materials testing, report development, verification of quantities,

Review interim payment certificate from contractors prior to payment request submission.

Prepare budget forecast, projection, and expenditure reports as well as analysis of any risk of overspending anticipated.

Lead on the contract management related to all construction activities and provide advice to the supervision team and consultant.

Manage tender processes with MC Ethiopia procurement team, including reviewing technical documentation, initiating procurement requests, and providing additional inputs as needed.

Work closely with finance and program teams to ensure compliance to MC procedures and standardization.

Develop a full working knowledge of all water system project designs including pump stations, pipelines, water treatment plants, civil, mechanical, and electrical works, and sanitation facilities.

Assist in selection of projects, preparing design, cost estimation, preparing work plans, implementation of the infrastructure projects and conducting market assessments/price monitoring (on annual basis or as needed), ensuring that appropriate processes are in place for evaluating the feasibility of implementing infrastructure projects.

Develop and implement progress monitoring tools related to construction activities, review progress, identify delays and analyze adequacy of resources.

Provide feedback to the Monitoring and Evaluation system to assess the effectiveness of the projects and impact and propose recommendations for improvements.

Develop Quality control plan and procedures to ensure compliance with the contractual terms and conditions as well as preparing progress report and updates required.

Develop/approve guidelines on essential tests to be carried out prior to infrastructure or rehabilitation activities.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

BSc, or master’s degree, in civil engineering (or related field) with significant knowledge and experience in the design and construction of large-scale water and sanitation facilities

At least 8 years of experience in design and construction of various urban water supply infrastructure projects, including water treatment, and fecal sludge management facilities projects and work in urban environments.

Experience in Managing FIDIC contract with successful records preferred.

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel and to be a neutral party with people of different perspectives and backgrounds.

Experience in managing contracts with engineering design consultants, and construction firms.

Experience in reviewing tenders and developing recommendations for award.

Strong construction management experience including ability to review contractor work plans, budgets, and work progress.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action to not delay program activities.

Strong ability and demonstrated experience in mentoring and building high performing engineering teams.

Knowledge and experience of USAID funded projects is a plus.

Prior experience working for/with INGOs is a plus.

How to Apply

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