Solidaridad is an esteemed international network organization with over 55 years of experience, and is dedicated to fostering resilient communities and sustainable supply chains worldwide. Solidaridad is a global civil society organization that provides market-driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other, and the next generations.

Our mission is to bring supply chain players together and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes all stakeholders' benefits. Solidaridad, Ethiopia, is currently implementing initiatives in the cotton, textile, leather, and coffee commodities in collaboration with the Ethiopian government and private sector partners and stakeholders.

1. Purpose of the position:

Junior Site Engineer: Various dairy hub center construction works will be undertaken during the next 3 to 4 months at Aleltu, Barak, Kimbibit, and Sululta, North Shoa, Oromia regional state. Solidaridad would like to hire a highly qualified and well-experienced Junior Site Engineer for 3 months.

The primary objective is to provide technical expertise, oversight, and support for the design, installation, and optimization of the construction of four dairy hub sites at Aleltu, Barak, Kimbibit, and Sululta, North Shoa, Oromia as per the approved technical design and specification ensuring compliance with industry best practices and sustainability standards.

He/She will work to ensure the development of good quality designs and conduct technical follow-up on whether construction works are done as per their design. 

He/she will also monitor construction progress against the timeframe as well as ensure the right materials are used. The Junior Site Engineer will frequently travel to the project site to supervise construction progress syntheses progress reports and share information with the project team and contractors. 

Scope of Work

     The junior engineer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Technical Advisory: Provide engineering advice on the quality and standard operations in the construction of four dairy hub sites at Aleltu, Barak, Kimbibit and Sululta, North Shoa, Oromia 

• Design Review: Review and assess the design of four dairy hub sites at Aleltu, Barak, Kimbibit, and Sululta, North Shoa, Oromia to ensure feasibility, safety, and sustainability.

• Project Oversight: Assist in the oversight of the construction of four dairy hub sites at Aleltu, Barak, Kimbibit, and Sululta, North Shoa, Oromia, including installation, testing, and commissioning.

• Problem-solving: Offer solutions to technical issues that may arise during the project.

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all work meets local and international engineering standards, codes, and regulations.

• Site Receiving and Handover: Oversee the receiving of materials, equipment, and systems on-site. Ensure that all deliveries meet the required technical and quality specifications before final handover.

• Quality Assurance and Control: Conduct site inspections and physical checks to ensure that all work is completed according to approved designs and specifications. Identify any defects or non-conformities and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

• Preparation of Payments: Conduct physical checks and inspections to verify completed works or delivered equipment. Certify the completion of work as per the contract, ensuring it meets agreed standards before approving payment requests.

• Project Oversight: Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment or systems, ensuring they function according to project requirements.

• Reporting: Prepare technical reports and updates as required by the project manager or donor agencies.

Major Responsibilities

• Overall monitoring/supervision of construction at Aleltu, Barak, Kimbibit and Sululta, North Shoa, Oromia region.

• Preparation of construction work plans in conjunction with the supervising firms.

• Keep major construction management components in check like performance bonds & Bank guarantees.

• Monthly reporting – suggesting solutions for identified challenges.

• Collaboration with Solidaridad program/operations and coordination with Government counterparts and other stakeholders.

• Preparation of design and technical documents

• Support the supply section on the procurement process for goods and services.

• Support supply section in bidding processes including technical evaluations.

• Support in providing technical documents including design drawings and BoQ’s.

• Support in carrying out technical and or financial evaluations during the bidding process 

• Preparation of Payments: Conduct physical checks and inspections to verify completed works or delivered equipment. Certify the completion of work as per the contract, ensuring it meets agreed standards before approving payment requests

• Support in accessing market prices and demands and inform both engineering and procurement teams so they could keep updated with market prices on the local market.

• Quality assurance – indicators developed for all types of construction structures supported by Solidaridad

• Quality assurance – monitoring all developed plans according to Solidaridad

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Detailed design review report-if needed.

Deliverable 2: Bi-weekly progress reports on the implementation of technical systems.

Deliverable 3: Problem-resolution documentation for any issues encountered.

Deliverable 4: Final report upon completion of the assignment.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction technology and management

• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in Building designing and construction projects 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Basic computer knowledge (word, Excel, and Outlook) and advanced knowledge of current up-to-date design software such as AUTOCAD. Special training on design, Construction Supervision, and Contract Administration. Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

How to Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Cover letter detailing relevant experience and expected total payment

• References from previous projects

• Applications should be sent to procurement.et@solidaridadnetwork.org within 10 days after the release of this vacancy.

Confidentiality

The engineer shall maintain the confidentiality of all information related to the project and shall not disclose any information without prior authorization.

NB: Only a successful applicant shall be contacted. If you don’t hear from us in two weeks after the deadline, consider yourself unsuccessful. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.