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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is located in WFP Ethiopia Country Office based in Addis Ababa. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Head of Engineering Unit or the designate. The jobholder will be responsible for the accountabilities identified hereunder.

JOB PURPOSE

WFP Ethiopia is looking for a Project Manager/Civil Engineer to manage Construction works in Addis Ababa and around the country.

General Description of Tasks

WFP operates to the highest levels of international construction standards while taking account of local constraints and methods of work. As noted above some of the following tasks may, at the discretion of the Head of Engineering, DCD and CD ETCO, be delegated to a consultant supervising engineering company. Where this occurs, it is the responsibility of the Engineer to monitor the performance of the consulting engineering firm ensuring that their duties are being performed in accordance with the agreed contract scope of work. Notwithstanding this, the Engineer shall be responsible for ensuring that each project is being progressed to an acceptable standard under the supervision of the consultant. Where the Engineer is tasked with the complete construction supervision role, the following non-exhaustive list of duties shall be within the remit of the Engineer:

Project Management & General Supervision

• Supervision of the construction work, programming and co-ordination.
• Provision of engineering and project management services.
• Liaison with Local Authorities to obtain necessary authorization for the implementation of the projects and to ensure co-ordination of activities throughout the project duration.
• Assessment and approval of the contractor’s security provisions, with WFP Security division, to protect WFP personnel and assets during the construction phase of the projects.
• Provision of advice to the Head of Engineering DCD and CD ETCO concerning the schedule of handing over of the site and any designated access to the successful contractor including notification of possible delays that could affect such a handover.
• Approval of the contractors site supervision personnel.
• Approval of the contractors selected sub-contractors.

• Inspection and evaluation of the contractors’ on-site and off-site facilities especially laboratory items to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. This shall include monitoring the contractors’ laboratory testing and recommend improvements (if any) to ensure the desired performance.
• Advice on the selection of contractor’s equipment. Assess minimum construction equipment, plant and machinery requirements, by type and specification, and monitor, keep and regularly update a list of the contractor’s equipment, plant and machinery in order to keep a check on the contractor’s mobilization.
• Inspection of contractor’s construction equipment ensuring that compliance with the manufacturers’ requirements is being achieved and international standards relating to pollution, noise, and vibration are being complied with.
• Inspection of material sources. Order tests of materials and ensure adherence to specifications. Approval of all material to be used on the projects.
• Assessment of the contractor’s construction methods for the works ensuring that the methods proposed are satisfactory with respect to the requirement of quality, health and safety requirements.
• Monitor closely the construction progress on a regular basis to ensure it is proceeding in accordance with the approved work program. Liaise with the contractor in the event of programme “slippage” to arrest the situation.
• Authorization of all minor additional works that do not materially affect the project, at the rates established in the construction works contract, or at alternative rates mutually agreed upon when the works are not listed in the contract bill of quantities.

• Ensure that the contractor adheres to local laws and customs and in particular not to use child labor for the execution of the contract.
• Preparation (where necessary), review and approval of “as built” documentation and preparation of report(s) testifying to the satisfactory completion of the works in accordance with the contract.
• Inspection of the completed works with the Head of Engineering and DCD including the provision of assistance in formal taking over of the works.
• Monitoring of any required remedial works carried out during the defect’s notification period and provision of guidance to the Head of Engineering and DCD with respect to the release or otherwise of the contract retention.

Quality

• Assess contractor submissions
• Establish and maintain project quality assurance procedures.
• Completion of all necessary measurements and control of quality of the works for the implementation of the works. The Engineer in consultation with the Head of Engineering will make all engineering decisions required for the successful and timely implementation of the contracts.
• Assurance of the quality of the works during construction, continuously inspecting the materials and construction operations with regard to workmanship and compliance with the specifications. Carrying out independent testing in the field and/or in a laboratory in order to approve or disapprove and certify the works that conform to the contract. Maintenance of permanent records of results of all the tests made.
• Provision of notice to the contractors of any defects and deficiencies, and issue instructions for the removal and substitution of the improper works, where provided under the contract.
• If required, order suspension of the work(s) and/or recommend to the Head of Engineering and other recourse available under the relevant contract.

Health & Safety

• Ensure that the contractors abide by the internationally recognized standards of health and safety for the works, adjacent properties, all site personnel and the general public.
• Notification to the Head of Engineering and DCD of any serious breaches to health and safety rules on the project.
• Reporting of all health & safety incidents and accidents in monthly progress reports.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: University Degree in Civil Engineering with 5 or more years of professional experience in a Civil Engineering projects focused on construction supervision, contract administration and project management OR a master’s degree with at least 3 year of professional experience in a related field. Experience with UN agencies is an added advantage.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.