GITEC Consult GMBH Job Vacancy

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

Duration of Assignment: 4 months

Country: Ethiopia 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

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. 

Resident Engineer

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:

• A site engineer shall be assigned to a construction sites and shall be responsible for the day-to-day site supervision. Specific task include:
• Review the construction programme of the contractor and in conjuction with the project manager devise a process for monitoring progress and flagging potential problems;
• Ensuring all materials and equipment to be used to the works fully comply with the specification and national construction standards;
• Approve the location and dimensions, framework, reinforcement and sufficency of materials, plant and personnel prior to pouring any concrete exceeding 0.1m²
• Ensure materials to be incorporated in the works comply with the specifications and workmanship is to a high standard and in complianace with national standards and the specifications;
• Prepare draft monthly progress reports for submission to the CTA  detailing work completed, materials, plant and personnel on site, monitoring physical and financial progress against targets, specific instructions and the flagging of potential issue;
• Maintain a site diary, detailing all deliveries, plant and personnel on site, work excuted, weather conditions, incidents, instructions issued, etc.
• Check the qualities claimed by the contractor and assist in the verification process for the periodic payment activities; and
• Ensure the contractor and his staff fully comply with the contract health and safety requirements and national construction H&S standards and prepare a report on any incidents or injuries that may occur during the course of the contract.

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

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

Duration of Assignment: 12 months

Number of position: 2

Country: Ethiopia 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSc in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Management 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 Skills:

• Good knowledge and at least 5 years of practical experience in construction of hydraulic structures;
• Good problem solving, inter-personal and analytic skills;
• Supervise and inspecting regularly activities of the project and ensure compliance to all plans and specifications throughout the construction period while ensuring that project milestones and deadlines are being met;
• Supervise the activities of all engineering staff, oversee all supplies, and help with any problems that arise during the construction process;
• Perform regular evaluation of all observational trends and prepare preventative measures;
• Prepare schedules for the staff and oversee their work to ensure efficiency and accuracy; 
• Keep detailed field notes and daily log activities supported with pictures and prepare regular reports;

Regional experience:

• Experience of working in rural areas in lowland of Ethiopia 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

Secretary

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 Secretary:

• Organize and maintain files and databases in a confidential manner;
• Manage communication including emails and phone calls;
• Preparing and disseminating correspondence, memos and forms;
• File and update contact information of employees, customers, suppliers and external partners;
• Check frequently the levels of office supplies and place appropriate orders;
• Make travel arrangements;
• Familiarity with office organization.

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

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

Duration of Assignment: 12 months

Country: Ethiopia 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or associate’s degree in Business Administration or a similar discipline

Requirements and Skills:

• Good knowledge and at least 2-3 years proven work experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant or other similar positions;
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands;
• Experience in working with rural communities (pastoral and semi pastoral communities);
• Working knowledge of general office equipment.

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. 

Environmental & Social Safeguards Expert

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:

• Oversee compliance with all environmental and social safeguards requirements by Contractors;
• Conduct safeguards screening using essential tools to prevent and mitigate undue harm to people during the development process;
• Identify all key potential social and environmental impacts and risks of a project and ensure that their magnitude and significance are well understood;
• Provide technical expertise on key issues related to environmental and social impact assessment and on sustainability risks in the implementation of sand dam projects;
• Conduct awareness creation and sensitization of stakeholders, including communities and vulnerable groups on environmental and social dimensions of the project along with suggested safeguards;
• Regularly inspect work environments and employees’ performance to spot problems or nonconformities, and enforce necessary measures when unsafe behaviours or practices that seem risky or unhealthy are found;
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated;
• Ensure the contractor meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including regular reporting;
• Ensure that safety inspections, risk assessments, working procedures are managed, and contractors and employees are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and safety issues;
• Help contractors to understand and implement the concept of Occupational Health and Safety issues at their working environment;
• Organize environmental and social safeguards orientation and awareness for construction sites labour and local community.

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

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

Duration of Assignment: 4 months

Country: Ethiopia 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• MSc or degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental science, or related discipline

Requirements and Skill:

• Good knowledge and at least 7 years of practical experience in environmental and social safeguarding; environment and social management framework (ESMF) development; environmental and social impact assessments; and environmental and social management plan (ESMP) development and monitoring;
• High inter-personal, communication and analytical skills;
• Prepare and/or monitor the application of ESMP’s and all necessary environmental and social safeguards instruments for the respective works;

Regional experience:

• Experience in work in rural areas in dry lands (lowland Ethiopia such as 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.

Topographic Surveyor / CAD Technician

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:

• Devise an appropriate AUTO CAD layering system and a standard legend for line thickness/style and font/font size to be used on the drawings.
• Prepare  drawings at A3 size with a standard border and title box in the bottom right corner.
• Devise an appropirate drawing numbering system and a digital filing system to store drawings to facilitate easy retrival of the latest version.  All drawings shall be plotted to a standard scale and a bar scale shall be included. 
• Plot the site survey contour and spot-height maps, together with the location of the geotechnical investigation sites.
• Prepare strip survey drawings  that may include a number of strips on one drawing with the match-lines clearly indicated. Site maps and strip survey drawings shall include a horizontal grid. Longitudinal and cross sections of drains and canals shall use an approprite vertical exaggeration.
• Check the position and level of the contractor’s survey benchmarks and deemed it necessary, order the installation of additional bench marks to facilitate the setting out and checking of the works.
• Undertaking any additional surveys deemed necessary to incorporate changes or modification to the designs.

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

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

Duration of Assignment: 8 months

Country: Ethiopia 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSc in Surveying, or relevant engineering field 

Requirements and Skill:

• Good knowledge and at least 5 years of practical experience in surveying and Auto CAD software application.  

Regional experience:

• Experience in work in rural areas in drylands through long-term assignments (lowland Ethiopia such as Afar or Somali region). 

Donor experience:

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

Language skills:

• Proficiency in the English language and Amharic;
•  Proficiency in Afar language is an advantage

Geotechnical Engineer / International Expert

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. 

Key Role:

The geotecnical engineer will be responsible for assessing geological conditions such as rock foundations and other relevant parameters at construction sites for the construction of sand dams. The assessment of such parameters have to be made comprehensively and on time  to avoid delays during constructions.

Specific tasks:

• Investigate the foundation condition at the sand dam axis during excavation by the contractor and evaluate if hard bedrock is reached to anchor the bottom structure to it. If the hard bedrock is not reached at design depth, recommend appropriate alternatives to fix the foundation level;
• For each level at which hard material is encountered, log depth and material, and assess the quality and hardness of the materials at the dam foundation;
• Compile a file for the two sites detailing the findings of the investigation;
• Prepare a geotechnical investigation report.

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

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

Duration of Assignment: 3 months

Country: Ethiopia 

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• BSc in Civil Engineering or geology or a similar discipline

Requirements and Skill:

• Good knowledge and at least 7 years of practical experience in geotechnical surveying and design;
• Assess and monitor the condition of foundations during construction at project sites and lead the construction team to ensure stable foundation structures;
• Excellent skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management;
• Proven experience in supervision construction supervision of hydraulic civil works structures;
• Experience in working with rural (pastoral and agro pastoral) communities.  

Regional experience:

• Work experience in rural areas and in the lowlands of Afar or Somali region. 

Donor experience:

• Experience of working with donor-funded projects in similar positions.

Language skills:

• Proficiency in the English language and Amharic;
• Proficiency in Afar language would be an advantage

How to Apply

Listed below are the positions we are looking to engage in the implementation of the project. Please submit soft copies of:

1.  Application letter
2.  Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Copies of educational and work certificates
4. references

Candidates with the required qualification are requested to submit application documents to; gitec.vacancy2022@gmail.com and please use the Position for which you wish to apply as Headline of your application.