Civil Engineer
Job Description
Jubbaland State of Somalia
Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning
Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
Individual Selection of Consultant
Country: Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS)
Name of Project: Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project
Project ID: P172434
Grant No.: IDA-D8370
Consulting Service: Civil Engineer
Individual/Firm: Individual
Reference No.: SO-MOECHL-JS-423380-CS-INDV
Duty Station: Kismayo, Jubbaland State of Somalia
Submission deadline: 31st July 2024
1. BACKGROUND
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS) through the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Somalia Education for Human Capital Development Project. The project is designed to provide interventions to improve system effectiveness, instructional quality, and learning outcomes across all Federal Member States.
The Project consists of the following four key components: (1) System Building – This component will focus on strengthening systems at the FGS and the FMS levels to implement Somalia Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP); (2) Expansion of access to quality schooling for the disadvantaged – This component will help Somalia roll out practical and economical ways to begin to redress the < 20% enrollment rate challenge faced by most districts in Somalia, among the world indicators; (3) Enhanced instruction quality – This component will develop a 2-year Teacher Professional Development Program (TPDP) that will be delivered using a blended learning approach and support 6,000 teachers to complete the program. Activities will include the design, development, testing, refinement and large-scale implementation of the TPDP; and (4) Project Management – Current capacity at all administrative levels, FGS, FMS levels, regional and district levels is weak. The project will finance key project staff at the FGS and FMS levels and consulting services to support the FGS to oversee school construction design, engineering, and supervision and capacity building to support FGS contract management.
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning of Jubbaland state intends to hire a consultant (Civil Engineer) to work the project implementation unit for overall construction activities in Jubbaland MoECHE under the project.
2. Scope of Work and Responsibility:
The main aim of the assignment is to support project teams at the State in the preparation of project appraisal reports; to formulate project aspects related to civil engineering and contracting;. The civil engineer consultant is required to promptly identify emerging engineering issues and ensure these are immediately addressed at FMS and FGS levels as per World Bank rules and procedures.
The Civil engineer consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
· Supervise and monitor all construction works implemented under the SEHCD Project by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Learning – Jubbaland State of Somalia.
· Review the project activities submitted by the contractors for the execution of school construction works to establish whether the methods, arrangements, order, and timing of the activities are realistic.
· Monitor the contractor’s program of work and actual progress made.
· Be responsible for the quality output of the construction of works by the contractors as per project documentation, specifications, and requirements.
· Ensure adequate quantity and quality recording is carried out at the field level.
· Monitor and supervise the work / performance of site engineers.
· Closely work with other technical consultants at PMU concerning quality control, correct interpretation of construction drawings, and identification of problems requiring timely rectification.
· Maintain liaison with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) and the community and sort out emerging technical issues in consultation with the project coordinator and his assignees to ensure uninterrupted progress of the construction works.
· Review the payment certificates issued by the site engineer and certify the payment for further processing.
· Prepare various narratives, and technical as well as financial reports as required regarding the project progress.
· Prepare monthly progress reports for submission to PMU at FGS
Skills and Qualifications
Selection will be based on qualification and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualification, experience and skills should include:
· A minimum qualification of Degree in civil engineering or Equivalent.
· At least Six (6) years of working experience, preferably in large-scale construction projects.
· Familiarity with supervision of construction contracts, standard forms of measurement and industry regulations.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide accurate and reliable project reporting and documentation.
· He/she will be computer literate and if possible able to work on various packages including word processing, and Excel Tables.
· He/she would be expected to have keen environmental awareness of the built environment and the emerging debate in the fight against global warming and how efficiency in the design of institutional infrastructure could positively contribute to the reduction of environmental destruction.
· Previous experience in working with international institutions or key public or private sectors in the area of project formulation and development would be an added advantage.
· Prior experience working with the Federal and State Ministries of Education is highly preferable.
· Experience in working with international development partners and other non-state education providers is greatly desirable.
· Excellent communication skills, excellent writing and oral skills in English, and Somali
· Willingness to travel and work across all states of Somalia.
· Ability to work well with others and build good relationships with clients (school administrators) and all other stakeholders.
1. Reporting:
The Civil Engineer will report to the PIU Project Coordinator. In addition, he/she will work closely with the Project Engineer at the PMU level for technical guidance.
2. Timing Duration of Assignment:
The Civil Engineer shall be contracted for an initial Six Month period.
The Ministry of Education Culture and Higher Learning now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
3. Submission Requirements
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
How to apply
Interested applicants may obtain further information including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.
The Expressions of interest (EOI), CV with 3 reference persons and certificates of academic qualifications must be delivered by e-mail to: recruitment.moejs@gmail.com on or before 31st July 2024 at 12:00 Hours (EA Time) – marked clearly as “Civil Engineer – Jubbaland -Somali Education for Human Capital Development Project”.
Attention; General Director
Ministry of Education Culture and Higher Learning
Jubaland State of Somalia
Ex Somali Fruits Fanole
Kismayo, Somalia
