Cash for Work (CFW) Civil Engineer (SC10)

Organizational Setting

The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO's global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO's response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, the direct supervision of the Emergency Programme Coordinator, and close collaboration with FAO Cash for Work (CFW), team, Emergency Units and Programme Team in Somalia.

Technical Focus

Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all technical aspects of the sector are implemented.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Supervise the registration and profiling of Cash For Work (CfW) beneficiaries; mainstream and encourage the equal participation through assessment tools and selection criteria. • Supervise the CfW activities’ performance, ensure compliance with the work plan through frequent field observation visits, and provide technical support and guidance to the CfW whenever needed. • Liaise with field engineers and potential contractors on CfW project implementation to ensure and supervise the identification of work sites and infrastructure based on a community-based approach. • Coordinate with the CfW unit to establish, document and organize and maintain up to date of clear work plans for community-based CfW projects, including community infrastructure projects., in line with project and budget documents. • Conduct and document regular monitoring visits to different ongoing CfW projects, ensuring full and continuous documentation of progress. • Contribute to the visibility of the project implementation through ensuring utilization of visibility materials, and conducting interviews with beneficiaries according to FAO code of conduct. • Supervise and support the payment of beneficiaries and report to the CfW unit on bottlenecks or delays. • Ensure adherence to the monitoring and evaluation system of the project and contribute to the data collection as needed. • Supervise outreach activities, socialization campaigns and other activities associated with the project in the project implementation areas. • Maintain and foster positive working relationships with the local authorities, beneficiaries and other stakeholders such as local communities, services providers etc. • Identify new areas of operations for Cash for work projects and conduct relevant assessments requested by the Cash for Work Unit and Emergency Coordinator in the target areas. • Liaise with other relevant humanitarian actors in the area for coordination of work. • Enhance the quality of Cash for work programming throughout the project cycle through initiatives such as beneficiary consultation, market analysis, and innovation etc. • Collaborate in the assessment for all civil structures related to building works to appraise the condition of existing structures (Market shelters, Abattoirs, Slaughterhouses, Fisheries Infrastructure, Water systems, roads, canals, etc.); • Supervise field data collection on all relevant subjects related to the structures –water, survey etc. • Collaborate in tendering for the infrastructures. • Preform evaluation of tender documents. • Any other duties as may be requested by the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Civil engineering, irrigation infrastructure, rural infrastructure and any relevant study area. • Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Infrastructure supervision, design and monitoring. • Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required. • National of Somalia.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work. • Extent and relevance of experience in project management. • Extent and relevance of experience in civil infrastructure engineering. • Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.