Somalia: Senior Project Manager

PositionSenior Project Manager

Place of Performance Mogadishu, Somalia

Contract Duration 01 year with possibility of extension

Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Our client’s activities including the design and construction of logistics support facilities and other vertical structure facilities throughout Somalia in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

The aim of our client is to respond to the needs of the client for operationally important infrastructure projects throughout Somalia including civil engineering work, water and sanitation projects, power supply systems, waste management facilities, roads, heliports, airfields, and similar facilities.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Somalia Support and the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer the incumbent will be a crucial part of a team responsible and accountable for ensuring the scheduling, quality control and safety of multiple construction projects.

In particular, he/she will be responsible and accountable for the Project Management, and the coordination and implementation of the approved projects in support of the clients. The person will be based in Mogadishu, with frequent visits to the sites in the sectors throughout Somalia.

He/she will:

§ Have a detailed knowledge of the assigned project, located in sectors in Somalia;

§ Assist and guide the individual Project Managers, Field Engineers and QA/QS specialists in the implementation of the projects as per technical specifications and plans agreed with the client;

§ Develop project plans based on pre-defined scope, time, and quality for all projects within the port-folio including risks, stakeholder relations, and other cross cutting issues.

§ Coordinate material supply chains with other sections and units in the mission such as Movement Control, Aviation, Warehouse & Distribution;

§ Monitor and control contractors in accordance with the contract documents and plan;

§ Oversee the QA/QS team in monitoring of contractors in the areas of monitoring, change of orders, contract compliance, quality control and assurance, safety and documentation of all interaction;

§ Prepare periodical issue reports to the Chief Engineer on all project issues;

§ Submit stage reports based on predefined milestones to the Chief Engineer, HSS, and other stakeholders;

§ Review conformity with the design concepts of the services and with the information given in the contract documents in contract with construction companies;

§ Manage and oversee project costs by means of resources and cash-flow plans;

§ Manage invoice and payment process for timely payment of contractors;

§ Communicating with local authorities or community leaders regarding designated projects in regard to construction authorizations and similar;

§ Ensure that Projects are completed to a satisfactory standard and the client’s satisfaction before final payment is authorized;

§ Offer support as requested to all colleagues on construction and other technical matters;

§ Train and mentor all project managers and resident engineers in project planning and monitoring;

§ Perform other duties as may be assigned by Chief Engineer;

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education: University degree in Engineering/Architecture or relevant training and certification from an accredited institute as project/program manager and related experience as project manager for a minimum of ten years.

Experience: Experience in Somalia or similar hardship environment is desirable. Previous experience with humanitarian Peacekeeping Operations is a strong advantage. Experience of complex projects a major plus.

Skills: Good communication and negotiation skills. Understanding of complex social-political environments. Drive for results with effective resource management skills. 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.

Languages: Thorough knowledge of English; working knowledge of Somali or other languages spoken in the region an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_675” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.