The selected Civil Engineer will be responsible for carrying out all civil engineering projects within WVISL_Programme Management Unit (PMU)_ GC7 Grant, from the sketch to the final reception of the work and develop various tender documents (DAO). He/She will exhaustively determine the estimated cost of each project necessary to cover each work.

The Civil Engineer will be placed under the responsibility of the Chief of Party – Global Fund_ PMU. He/She will work in collaboration with National Control Programs in the MoH and take on responsibilities at different levels in order to ensure the proper completion and monitoring of studies and construction sites technically.

Tasks and Responsibilities

These tasks will consist of:

• Making bids on potential building projects
• Working with MoH (different National Control Programs) to determine requirements for building projects
• Developing initial estimates on structure costs, building time and special requirements
• Preparing detailed drawings showing both the appearance and interior structure of a building project
• Leading in the development of project drawings, studies and budgets
• Preparing work contracts for building subcontractors
• Visiting building worksites to ensure work is being done according to architectural plans.
• Developing and giving presentations to inform the DHMTs/local authorities about upcoming public building projects
• Supervise external contractors and report regularly about their activity.
• Propose designing solution about any technical issue arising and discuss them with the Chief of Party.
• Defend projects to the MoH and public administration until the building permit is obtained.
• Write the Minutes of all meetings in which he takes part.
• Distribute the minutes of all meetings by email.
• Maintain a schedule to be able to follow the progress of the studies (sketch, preliminary design, project).
• Prepare all execution files (execution plan and section, construction details, estimated and summary measurements, technical clauses of the specifications).
• Participate in site meetings.
• Write and distribute minutes of site meetings.
• Checking technical designs and drawings for accuracy and to ensure that they are followed correctly.
• Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales.
• Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
• Analyze the various technical trades (major and finishing work, electricity, plumbing/sanitary facilities, exterior fittings, etc.).
• Prepare the files for the works to be rehabilitated according to the criteria defined by the Chief of Party on the available budgets.
• Write provisional and final acceptance reports for construction sites.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualification

• Hold a Civil Engineer or Architectural Degree issued by a university or School of Architecture known and officially recognized by the National Order of Architects of the Republic of Sierra Leone or outside the country.
• Having carried out construction work on behalf of companies in various sectors.
• Have a good knowledge of the drafting of call for tender documents (technical specifications, establishment of quantitative and estimated schedules, different architectural and civil engineering plans, etc.).
• Have perfect mastery of writing the various project activity reports and be able to work independently.
• Having good command of IT tools, in particular Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Computer Aided Drawing (AutoCAD 2D or MicroStation) or similar is a major asset (Photoshop, Rino, Revit, SketchUp).
• Diploma or certificate in team management is an additional asset.

Experience

• The Civil Engineer candidate must have proven experience of at least 5 – 10 years of effective and discontinuous practice of civil engineer or architecture.
• A portfolio listing his major projects over the last 5 – 10 years should be attached to the CV and cover letter.

Abilities

Professionalism; Punctuality; Rigor in work; Open-mindedness; Flexible; Calm attitude; Curiosity; Respect of deadlines; Ordered; Express yourself clearly in English; Know how to synthesize; Presented projects in public; Constructive attitude towards the unknown or errors; Enduring.