Monday, June 24, 2013

GIBB Africa Construction Industry Jobs Kenya

GIBB Africa Engineering Jobs in Kenya

GIBB Africa Ltd is a Pan African company which specialises in the provision of feasibility studies, design and management services in the fields of structural, electrical, mechanical, water, waste water, irrigation and transport engineering and environmental and social services in Africa with its headquarters based in Nairobi Kenya.

The Company seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:

Materials / Pavement Engineer
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Planning, co-coordinating and monitoring field work for materials and geotechnical investigations for highways, railways and airports projects
  • Preparing laboratory testing programmes and ensuring testing is carried out in accordance with the latest Specifications and Manuals
  • Carrying out pavement designs as required
  • Evaluating and reviewing pavement designs
  • Preparing Materials and Pavement Design Reports
  • Carrying out technical audits for ongoing design and construction projects
Qualifications and Competencies
  • B.Sc Degree (Civil Engineering) and an M.Sc (Pavement and Materials) or equivalent
  • Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other body recognised by EBK.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in highways railways and airports design with at least 5 years in Materials and Pavement Engineering
Traffic Engineer
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and co-ordinating traffic studies for highways projects
  • Analysis and reporting of traffic data for input into HDM IV
  • Collecting and evaluating historical traffic data
  • Preparing Reports on traffic studies
Qualifications and Competencies
  • B.Sc Degree (Civil Engineering); M.Sc (Transport Planning or Traffic Engineering) or equivalent.
  • Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other body recognised by EBK.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in highway design with at least 5 years in Traffic Engineering
  • Proficiency in HDM-IV economic model or equivalent traffic analysis and modelling software
Highway Engineer
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Design of highways and railways using AutoCAD and other software as necessary
  • Assist in co-ordinating activities on construction sites being managed by the Company Production of drawings using design software, AutoCAD and other computer programs as necessary;
Qualifications and Competencies
  • B.Sc Degree (Civil / Structural Engineering).
  • Registration with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other body recognised by EBK will be an added advantage.
  • At least 7 years post-graduation working experience gained in a busy consultancy environment. Experience in hydrological studies and highway design shall be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of CAD design software for highways and railways, specifically CIVIL 3D and PRO-VI preferred.
Resident Engineer – Highways
 
Key Responsibilities
  • In charge of the day-to-day financial, technical and administrative functions of the project supervision team.
  • Responsible to the Operations Manager - Contracts and the Project Director for the management of the project.
Qualifications and Key Competencies
  • BSc Degree (Civil Engineering); MSc an added advantage.
  • Registered with the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya (ERB / EBK) or a recognized equivalent professional engineering body.
  • At least 15 years of progressive post-qualification experience in highway engineering (planning, design and construction supervision).
  • At least 5 years experience as a Resident Engineer on major highway projects.
  • Experience on evaluation of contractor’s claims.
  • Sound knowledge of Construction Contracts, especially and specifically FIDIC Conditions of Contract;
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, program, coordinate, delegate and monitor work programs of project teams comprising engineers and technicians;
Deputy Resident Engineer / Measurement Engineer (Highways)
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Deputizing for the Resident Engineer on all technical and administrative matters of the project supervision.
  • Responsible to the Resident Engineer for all site measurement works.
  • In charge of the survey and inspectorate teams on site.
Qualifications and Key Competencies
  • BSc Degree (Civil Engineering) or equivalent; MSc an added advantage.
  • Registered with the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya (ERB /EBK) or a recognized equivalent professional engineering body.
  • At least 10 years of progressive post-qualification experience in highway engineering (planning, design and construction supervision).
  • At least 8 years experience as a Measurement Engineer or Resident Engineer on major highway projects.
  • Knowledge of Construction Contracts, and specifically FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
Senior Structural Engineer – Buildings
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Provision of design and construction supervision inputs in respect of projects being undertaken by the Company
  • Production of designs and drawings using design software, AutoCAD and other computer programs as necessary
  • Undertaking in-house design reviews and in-house quality assurance processes in respect to projects undertaken
Qualifications and Key Competencies
  • B.Sc Degree (Structural Engineering)
  • Registered with the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya (ERB / EBK) or a recognized equivalent professional engineering body.
  • At least 10 years post-registration design and construction supervision experience gained in a busy consultancy and / or contracting environment.
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparation, production and review of project or technical reports to Company standards
  • Undertaking in-house design reviews and in-house quality assurance processes in respect to projects undertaken
  • Liaising with clients and other consultants, where necessary, in the course of project delivery
Qualifications and Key Competencies
  • B.Sc Degree (Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering).
  • Registration with a well-recognized engineering body will be an added advantage.
  • At least 15 years post-registration design and construction supervision experience gained in a busy consultancy and / or contracting environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a technically responsible specialist in the field of mechanical engineering for industrial / commercial building and infrastructure projects.
How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications by email, post or hand delivery, enclosing copies of academic certificates, copies of reference letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, their address, telephone and email contact, on or before 05 July 2013. 
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
GIBB Africa Limited
5th Floor, Office of the Deputy President’s Building,
Harambee Avenue
P O Box 30020-00100 Nairobi
or Email: hr@gibbinternational.com

IOM Construction Job Somalia

IOM International Organization for Migration

Vacancy No:
 SVN/IOMSO/035/2013

Functional Title: Architect/Engineer – Dan Guud Project (2 Positions)

Department:
 Field Coordination Unit

Type of Appointment: Consultant for the Benadir Regional Administration under (3rd party contractor)

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Duration of Assignment: 6 months with possibility of extension

Closing Date: 28th June 2013

General function:

Under the overall guidance of the Mayor of Mogadishu and under overall supervision of the Dan Guud Project Coordinator while under the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor, the Architect/Engineer will assist in the implementation of project activities.

Activities will include responding to the needs of the program for important, large scale and high visibility as well as small scale infrastructure projects in Mogadishu.

He/she will also provide administration of the grants by ensuring proper filing of grants related financial and contract documents and assisting the Dan Guud Grants Manager in pre-award assessments and monitoring of grantees. 

In particular, he/she will perform the following duties.

1. Field Operations:
  • Manage the technical and engineering components related to the program implemented for Dan Guud Project in Mogadishu, including the management of contractors.
  • Design architectural and structural drawings as well as create bills of quantities, material specifications lists, and other technical documentation relating to infrastructure programming within Dan Guud project.
  • In coordination with the other Dan Guud staff, work withgovernment and local authorities, leaders, individuals and groups to implement selected community development projects.
  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and write up site visit notes for each visit. In accordance with the contractors’ contract terms, conduct site visits site prior to the disbursement of any funds to confirm that work has been done as per contract.
  • Collect invoices from contractors and forward with supporting documents to the Admin/Finance unit for payment.
  • Supervision of site supervisors.
  • In coordination with the Grants unit, negotiate contracts or agreements with contractors, and assist in administration of grants.
  • Supervise projects in coordination with government or local technical personnel and provide regular reporting regarding the status of projects.
2. Reporting & Monitoring (Financial and Program)
  • Review financial reports and cash requests from grantees to ensure financial compliance against grant budget.
  • Review all grantee deliverables to ensure grant compliance. Give feedback to grantees, as appropriate.
  • Assist in the compilation of data and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Ensure that all grantee expenditures comply with the final and approved budgets (i.e. budgetary controls).
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations with Finance to ensure grant and finance records are up to date.
3. Filing and Administration
  • Maintain and update hard copy grant and working files, esp. drawings and BOQ’s. Slots within these files should be clearly labeled and organized for ease of reference.
  • Open a new grant file for every new grant.
  • Ensure that all grant files are kept under lock and key.
  • Scan all key grants documents and have soft copies saved in the sever
Desirable Qualifications and skills:
  • Degree/Diploma in Architecture or Civil Engineering and experience in urban development and insecure, or post conflict environments.
  • A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in the field of Architecture/Engineering esp. infrastructure planning and construction, including management of infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to supervise, direct, coach and mentor staff. Drive for results and effective resource management skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Understanding of complex social-political environments. Ability to work under extreme pressure, in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness.
  • Flexibility and focus on processes and their improvements. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
  • Stamina, determination, commitment and adaptability in the workplace are required.
  • Excellent communication, written and verbal Somali and English language skills required.
  • Functional competencies: effective communicator with a wide range of actors and partners, successful negotiator, cross cultural facilitator and active learner.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in design and drafting programs (AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD) as well as MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel). Presentation programs e.g. Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, as well as GIS software will be an added advantage.