Job Vacancy at Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) – Short-Term Senior Non-Key Expert
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
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DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Sierra Leone
City/Cities Location Details: Freetown
Job Code: 6087
Description
Project: “Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities to promote local development in Sierra Leone”
The project aims at contributing to the country’s long-term stability, equitable growth, poverty reduction, democratisation, and the rule of law, and to fostering an integrated local development approach by strengthening the capacities of relevant actors involved with a view to achieving integrated and gender sensitive development strategies and initiatives.
Short-Term Senior Non-Key Expert: Technical Studies, Design, Drawings and material schedules for proposed Guest Houses in Pujehun and Kambia District Councils, Sierra Leone
Type of Assignment: Full -time
Duration: Start/End of Assignment: Approx. 1 month – from June - July 2021
Number of working days: Up to 20 working days
Qualifications and Experience Required
The Consultant/Expert should at least have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience of at least 10 years in technical and structural designs in addition to the requested general professional experience.
Responsibilities of Expert
The Consultant/Expert will be responsible for the following:
- Undertaking all aspects of the assignment - planning and implementation, including; presentations, and consolidation and validation of reports;
- Conducting the required site studies, developing technical designs, preparing construction material suitability schedules for the proposed investments as described above.
- Ensuring that all deliverables are met in time.
Professional Experience
- In addition to the general experience, he/she should have a minimum of 4 years of international professional experience in development, with at least 5 years' experience in technical and structural designs;
- Significant working experience in structural project management in developing countries; significant experience could be demonstrated by having undertaken at least 2 assignments over the last 5 years;
- Significant experience in working with international organisations (at least 2 assignments in the last 4 years).
- Excellent written and oral communication in English is required.
Demonstrable Knowledge of the Consultant/Expert:
- Demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills;
- Project Cycle Management (PCM);
- Understanding of EU procurement procedures;
- Demonstrate competence in planning, designing, contractual management, quality, maintenance, communication skills and documentation;
- Management consulting and good report writing skills;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively be engaged in simultaneously managing multiple tasks, resulting to delivery of quality results;
- Strong coordination skills and ability to work effectively in teams.
How to Apply
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