Requisition/Vacancy No\. 115897BR
**Position Title** Field Engineer \(Mogadishu, Somalia\)
**Job Category** International Development
**Business Line** Government
**Office Region** Africa
**Office Location** SOM \- Somalia
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **Government**
AECOM’s Global Support Services \(GSS\) organization resides within AECOM’s Government business line and is comprised of three divisions — International Development, Operations and Mission Support, and Global Programs\. GSS has the international presence, personnel networks and procurement infrastructure to deliver support for any mission, anywhere\. We optimize the reliability, availability and sustainability of equipment, logistics systems and facilities for clients around the world\. GSS supports the U\.S\. Government, non\-U\.S\. Governments and industry clients with worldwide program management, planning, design, operations and maintenance, logistics, aviation services, security, international development, environmental and civil engineering and mission and intelligence support\.
**Job Summary** AECOM is implementing the Somalia Tis\+ Project to is to promote good governance and community cohesion\. USAID/EA’s Somalia Office anticipates that the need for quick impact stabilization activities will continue given the fragile nature of the nascent government and the existence of an insurgency in parts of South Central Somalia\. At the same time, Somalia, particularly under the New Deal and the new internationally recognized government, is looking to move from crisis and stabilization to medium and longer\-term development\. The objectives of this contract are to: 1\) Increase confidence in governance based on equitable participation in decision making and management of community assets\. 2\) Empower community and government representatives to engage with private sector and development actors in a collaborative process for community growth\. 3\) Increase Somali engagement in creating a more stable future\. 4\) Support inclusive, sustainable development by reducing gender gaps in stabilization and development\.
OBJECTIVE
The Field Engineer will provide technical engineering support to the Somalia Tis\+ Project\. The position requires frequent travel to project sites and a high level of resourcefulness, independence, and problem\-solving while operating within USAID and AECOM regulations\.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
+ Monitors the progress and quality of work of TIS\+ subcontractors with respect to contract deadlines, budget, scope of work, and deliverables;
+ Develops and monitor scheduling for program implementation, to ensure the completion of construction activities are on target and on time;
+ Maintains familiarity with the construction drawings, scope of work and schedule of projects to ensure subcontractor complies with the planned work;
+ Monitors the appropriate use of materials on projects and compliance with design documents and technical specifications;
+ Monitors project progress to provide payment recommendations from the field;
+ Maintains a monitoring log book and writes weekly technical reports on project progress and constraints \(template will be provided\) and any other status reporting that may be requested by the Senior Engineer or Senior Management;
+ Undertakes technical assessments for small scale community infrastructure projects, including government buildings schools, bridges, water points, health centers, community centers, etc\.;
+ Supervises site inspector/engineers and provide daily instruction at all times;
+ Supports the implementation of construction\-related youth engagement activities through technical expertise and training;
+ Supports the implementation of construction\-related youth engagement activities with financial and administrative assistance when required;
+ Contributes to grant design and preparation of idea templates and grant proposals;
+ Utilizes AutoCAD for the design of construction grants\.
+ Prepares designs as needed, including technical specifications and accurate BoQ for RFPs and RFQs for small scale community infrastructure projects\.
+ Participates in bid analysis on RFPs and RFQs, especially with respect to technical quality and appropriate technical approaches;
+ Works with TIS\+ subcontractors on site identification, handover of the site from grantees and or government and on site layout of construction projects;
+ Provide technical writing in English and provide clear and concise English communication over email or phone\.
+ Works closely with local communities to ensure wide participation on the implementation of projects\.
+ Coordinates all the different partners on the ground in the implementation of projects\.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ 3 years or more engineering and management experience in Somalia\.
+ Experience preparing BOQs and overseeing the selection process for construction projects\.
+ Proficiency in Autocad, Excel and other computer applications\.
+ Grants management experience required and familiarity with USAID rules and regulations preferred\.
+ Oral and written fluency in English\.
+ Proven positive experience mentoring and building capacity of local staff\.
+ Highly flexible and willing to work under conditions of ongoing change\.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Fluent in Somali\.
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply\. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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