Transition Initiatives For
Stabilization - DAI
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
- Are
you a Kenyan civil engineer interested in working in Somalia?
- Do
you enjoy travel and adventure?
If you answered yes to all two questions and would like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives in Somalia please read on.
USAID
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
- The
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID
and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia and
Somaliland.
- The
overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and
community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens' relationships with
government officials.
- TIS
implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization
goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Senior Infrastructure Engineer. - As
our senior engineer, you will work with local communities, civil society
representatives, and the private sector and government officials across
Somalia and Somaliland.
- Your
goal will be to ensure that thousands of Somalis benefit from quality
roads and structurally sound buildings, including schools, health clinics
and community centers.
Qualifications
and skills sought
- A
degree in civil engineering;
- Minimum
5 years experience in designing and overseeing the construction of
infrastructure projects;
- Experience
in managing construction contracts and conducting inspections for
infrastructure projects;
- A
diplomatic communicator who can converse with a wide range of
stakeholders, including private sector and civil society representatives
and government officials;
- Available
to travel frequently throughout Somalia and Somaliland;
- Experience
facilitating meetings and providing information and training;
- Fluency
in written and oral English;
- Knowledge
and experience with USAID Environmental Compliance rules highly desired.
Do
you have the above qualifications and skills? Please send
- a CV
- current
positioa and salary history and
- three
professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Closing date: Friday, June 01, 2012.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.