Job Description

Tel: (+232-76-672-186)

Email: pfmu2018@gmail.com

GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE 

Project Fiduciary Management Unit – PFMU

13 Howe Street

Freetown

Sierra Leone

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  Recruitment for the Positions of Civil Engineer for the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone  Project (Positions Two (2). 

Sierra Leone

Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP)

Grant No.: D8420-SL

Project Id: P168608

Issue date: 16th May 2024

1.The Government of Sierra Leone has received funding from the International  Development Association IDA of the Word Bank towards the preparation of the Resilient  Urban Sierra Leone Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the funding for  eligible payment under the contract for the Hiring of a Civil Engineer through the Project  Fiduciary Management Unit.

The position of Civil Engineer is a contracted full-time position. S/he will be part of the  PMU team. The Civil Engineer will be based in the RUSLP PMU Work under the overall  leadership and guidance of the Project Manager and be supervised by the Senior Civil  Engineer who reports to the Project Manager. She or he will be part of the technical team  in the PMU for the implementation of the infrastructure subcomponents (components 2  and 3) of the RUSLP. The incumbent is expected to perform as a Project Officer (Civil  Engineer) to provide technical, administrative, and monitoring of the construction the  implementation of the infrastructure subcomponents (components 2 and 3) of the RUSLP  by the Contractors assigned by PMU. The officer will ensure that the construction works  are done according to the civil plans, structural designs, and drawings in full compliance  with stipulated building Codes using high-quality construction materials.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Civil Engineer, under the supervision and collaboration of the Senior Civil Engineer,  will be required to:

• Coordinate all engineering functions and activities related to assigned infrastructure  components of RUSLP.
• Coordinate all preliminary activities of the engineering works including but not  limited to topographic survey, site review, geotechnical investigations where  required, material reviews, etc.
• Review infrastructure technical designs, BoQs and engineering estimates, tendering  packages and processing and contract documents and ensuring conformity with  resilient standards.
• Coordinate with local authorities and local councils in project selection, reviewing  annual investment plans, works designs, BoQs, costs estimates, tendering,  supervision, and monitoring.
• In consultation with RUSLP project Manager and the Senior Engineer support  technical infrastructure options assessment and stakeholder consultation for the  various sites to ensure acceptance and ownership of solutions to be developed.
• On behalf of the PMU, provide support to the PFMU in responding to the World  Bank technical comments and bidder’s/consultants’ technical clarifications on all  packages (technical designs, BoQs and engineering estimates, tendering packages,  contract documents).
• Contract management and oversight to ensure the consultants and contractors are  delivering as per their contract, with quality and timeliness.
• Assisting in detailed monitoring and evaluation and reporting on progress in  meeting subproject indicators.
• Oversee work of supervision engineer to ensure they are on site and verifying the  contractors carry out civil works in line with the designs and associated  Environment and Social Management Plan.
• Alert management when consultants/contractors fail to deliver as per contract and  program of works and recommend measures for PMU to take to address them, in  consultation with the Senior Engineer and the Procurement team.
• Advise Project Management on all engineering matters that urgently require to be  referred to the World Bank.
• Carrying out weekly reviews of the preparation activities, assessing progress,  bottlenecks, and means to ensure progress remains on track for activities assigned  to him/her;
• Assisting Local Councils in the monitoring and oversight of the Community  Facilitation, Planning and Engineering Design consultants (referred to as Design  Consultants) to be engaged to prepare the “Upgrading of Selected Neighborhood  Communities and Markets” component of the RUSLP.
• Assist in the review of technical engineering reports for each sub-component that  will be prepared by Design Consultants.
• Work on project management Gantt charts to ensure works are on track and in line  with agreed timelines.
• Maintain liaison with the local councils and local authority/other project  stakeholders (where appropriate to the project) and sort out emerging issues in  consultation with RUSLP project Manager and the Senior Engineer to ensure  Uninterrupted progress of the construction works.
• Maintain constant liaison with the Contractor/Consultants and their representatives  (Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors), including attending regular meetings to  ensure the pace of work progress.
• Liaising with other project specialist (including safeguards, OHS and procurement)  and offering engineering technical advisory.
• Lead technical supervision of all construction works (markets, neighborhoods,  landfill facilities and the waste transfer station) ensuring that the works are  implemented to the required standards, designs, within the assigned cost and time,  while ensuring compliance with social and environmental safeguards.
• Ensure that the construction activities are carried out according to the plans, designs  and drawings and ascertain accuracy of the qualities, quantities and proportions of  the construction materials are precisely maintained.
• Managing changes to engineering construction works ensuring that any changes  have no adverse effect on the project, and they are undertaken following project  works change protocols including documentation.
• Leading the review and assessment of contractors’ and consultants’ payment claims  for engineering works.
• Review of consultant’s and contractor’s reports.
• Liaise with the Project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist in producing  progress reports for Project activities.
• Lead process of reviewing of operation and maintenance manuals for the completed  works in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

The consultant must meet the following minimum academic and related experience  requirements:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering/construction management/project  management/environmental engineering with 8 years’ experience in the  management and implementation of civil engineering projects or
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering, Project  Management, Construction Management, or a related subject, together with a  minimum of 6 years’ experience in the management and implementation of civil  engineering projects.
• Experience in working with donor/public sector projects.
• Be a registered member of the Sierra Leone Institute of Engineers.
• Experience designing, delivering, and overseeing public works in urban setting,  especially related to flood risk reduction, urban upgrading, solid waste  management, and environmental engineering is a major advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of urban planning and development, solid waste  management, disaster risk management, environmental conservation, and local  government in Africa.
• Experience with developing, reviewing, or implementing Environmental and Social  Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) is a plus. • Demonstrated effective communication skills, speaking and writing, and  outstanding interpersonal skills, effective team member.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to concisely communicate key messages.
• Experience with the World Bank operations and its documentation, including  operational policies, project cycles, and supervision tools is an added value. • Experience working on complex programs involving multi-stakeholder  coordination.
• Demonstrated skills to engage and effectively lead dialogues with both local  communities as well as government leaders and decision makers.
• Strong conceptual and research/analytical skills with the ability to rapidly analyze  and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusion and  recommendations.
• Very strong organizational skills and good attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, working in complex and dynamic projects.  Ability to overcome challenges and propose solutions proactively.
• Experience in donor-funded projects and/or project management in urban  infrastructure, land administration, sustainable landscapes, territorial development,  or spatial planning dimensions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead teams and function effectively  as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• GIS and mapping skills is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of World Bank operational policies, practices and procedures is an  asset.
• Excellent and effective command of English in verbal and written forms required. • Experience working with project management tools and software such as MS  project, is an advantage.
• Ability to work with government officials and representatives of international  agencies.
• Experience working with international and national consultants as well as  international and local contractors is important.
• Experience in donor-funded projects in urban infrastructure.
• Excellent ICT with very strong proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel,  Word, and Power Point.
• Proven track record of delivery of high-quality outputs while working under  pressure, in a multi-sector environment, and within tight deadlines.

DELIVERABLES

The key deliverables shall include (but not limited to) the following: • Reviewed Project Annual Investment plan.

• All Project infrastructure designs reviewed on time.
• Location maps and designs for all works sites.
• Technical supervision of all construction works conducted for quality control and  assurance.
• Changes to engineering construction works properly managed and documented.
• Engineering technical advisory provided.
• Contractors’ and consultants’ payment certificates for engineering works reviewed  and assessed and certified.
• Engineering project progress reports and other reports timely compiled.

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

The Contract is for an initial period of one-year renewable upon satisfactory completion of  the assignment and satisfactory appraisal results.

LANGUAGES

International Professional: Fluency (Level C) in English.

REPORTING LINE

The Civil Engineer will report to the Director of FDD, work under the close supervision of  the Project Manager and the Senior Civil Engineer, and work closely with PMU staff, other  stakeholders, implementing agencies, and WB staff.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER

Facilities to be provided by the project during tenure of service include: • Office space with computer and furniture

• Email and internet access.
• Required office stationery.
• Photocopying and printing facilities
• Project Documents
•  Administrative Assistant (who will support the PMU)
• Access to a vehicle and other logistics to facilitate regular field visits as may be required.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications in writing should be accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and  supporting documents (Note: do not send originals) with the names and addresses of three  referees, one of which should be the last or current employer and addressed to:

Acting Team Lead Project Fiduciary Management Unit Ministry of Finance Howe Street  Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Or By E-mail application as attachment (including all supporting documents) to:  resilienturbanslp2019@gmail.com

Please indicate clearly on the envelop (in the case of hard copy application) or in the email  subject heading and attachment (in the case of electronic applications) the post for which  application is made.

QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

CLOSING DATE:

The Closing Date and time for receipt of applications is 28th June 2024.