Project title: Strengthening Drought Resilience in Ethiopia (SDR-2)

Period of project: Approximately 09/2023 – 09/2024

Duration of Assignment: 4 months

Background

Strengthening Drought Resilience 2 (SDR 2) is a project implemented in the Afar region of Ethiopia by the Ministry of Agriculture (Project Executing Agency) and the Regional Bureau of Agriculture Livestock and Natural Resource Development (BoLANRD, Project Implementing Agency). The project is supported by implementing consultants consisting of the Consortium of 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.

Project Description

The project Strengthening Drought Resilience 2 (SDR 2) is 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. Two sand dams are being constructed in in Ada’ar and Kori Woredas:

Dakha Bhuyi Sand Dam and Submerged Dam, Eli Badu Sand Dam (Kori Woreda)
Fursa, Dubra, Hafalu Sand Dams (Adaar Woreda)
Construction of the project is expected to begin in September 2023 and continue until end of 2024, pending and extension of the project phase by German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development BMZ through KfW Development Bank.

Role of the Expert:

• Supervision of works includes work planning, coordination, progress monitoring, quality control etc;
• Ensure and maintain quality work through regular follow up and checking materials to be used and evaluate if it comply with the design specifications;
• Take measurements for the executed works and prepare takeoff sheets and payment certificates with the contractors;
• Setting up the sequence of work in accordance with the drawings and specifications;
• Check on safety measures to be taken by people working on site;
• Resolving technical issues arising, if any, during execution of work;
• Keeping record of drawings, technical reports and site diary;
• Monitor progress and compile reports in project status.

Job Requirements:

Education: 

• MSc or BSC degree in hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering or a similar discipline
• Should have a certified professional license from Ethiopian Ministry of water Resources at least grade 5 in construction Engineer

Requirements and skill:

• Proven working experience in civil engineering and construction project supervision;
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualization software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar;
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Regional experience: Experience in working in rural areas in lowlands of Afar or Somali region.

Donor experience: Previous experience with work for donor-funded projects in similar positions.

Language skills:

• Proficiency in the English language;
• Proficiency in Afar language is an advantage.