Project Description:
The Rural Infrastructure Supporting Enterprise (RISE) program will provide complementary infrastructure
investments in roads and civil works to support ongoing agricultural, educational and economic growth projects.
All work under RISE will be conducted in such a way as to focus on strengthening the capacity of local companies in the Liberian infrastructure sector through specific activities designed to address prequalification, classroom training, mentorship and work process training of both private and public sector contractors and consultants.
RISE will focus activities in the FED priority counties of Bong, Nimba, Lofa, Grand Bassa, Margibi, and Monsterrado to support FED in terms of improving the accessibility of priority RF roads and their bridge networks in order to: a) increase agricultural productivity and profitability and enhanced improved nutrition; b) stimulate private enterprise growth and investment, including through development of labor-based road maintenance enterprises; and c) build local technical and managerial human resources to sustain and expand the accomplishments achieved in construction activities. In addition, the program will: improve county-level road maintenance services; ensure that road improvement works are environmentally sustainable, reaching the indigenous population and the large informal sector; involve affected communities in the planning and maintenance activities of priority RF roads; and involve the Liberian private sector in the road inventory and condition assessment, detailed design, construction and maintenance activities that are crucial to support cost effectiveness and cost reliability of the improved accessibility from the improved roads.
A key outcome of RISE will be to strengthen the infrastructure sector of Liberia through the design and delivery of a fully integrated and sustainable capacity building program.
Role Responsibilities:
The DCOP is expected to provide design oversight to the local A/E firms in the design of all projects. He/she shall be the principal assistant of the COP regarding issues of project design and implementation and risk assessment and mitigation activities. He/she shall be the Team Leader for the design team. The DCOP shall assist the Training and Capacity Building Coordinator in the design and delivery of training, as required.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or another degree (scientific or engineering) related to road, bridge and building construction.
• Masters degree preferred but not required.
Experience Requirements:
• Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible work experience in managing and implementing infrastructure programs.
• Four (4) years of substantial managerial and technical experience in infrastructure and building construction in one or more developing countries, including design, tendering, contracting, quality and volume control, theft prevention, and operations and maintenance.
• Experience in the assessment, design and construction of RF roads is preferred.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced ICT skills especially as they pertain to applications for engineering design and construction of rural roads and civil works.
• Fluency in English is required.
How to apply
Please apply for this job online: http://www.central-asia.net/index.php/contact-us/careers