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National Expert in Construction, Infrastructure & Development at FAO

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Job Salary Fixed

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Key Deliverables

Support FAO Burundi in the preparation, implementation , monitoring and technical acceptance of construction and/or rehabilitation works for hill and marsh irrigation schemes, in accordance with FAO technical, environmental and social standards. The incumbent will:

• Develop or update technical studies, execution plans and procurement files;

• Support the selection and mobilization of construction companies and inspection offices;

• Technically supervise the implementation of work on the targeted sites ;

• Ensure quality monitoring and compliance with FAO requirements (safety, environment, technical standards);

• Support the technical and administrative reception of works;

• Contribute to the training of beneficiaries and decentralized services of MINEAGRIE on the management and maintenance of infrastructure.

 

The expert will perform the following tasks:

a. Preparatory phase

• Identify and characterize intervention sites in collaboration with FAO teams and provincial technical services;

• Carry out or update topographical, hydrological, pedological and environmental studies;

• Develop detailed preliminary designs (APD), quantitative and estimated specifications (DQE), and execution plans;

• Prepare tender documents for the selection of construction companies and inspection offices;

• Participate in the technical evaluation of offers.

 

b . Implementation phase

• Support FAO and companies in operational planning of works;

• Ensure technical supervision on construction sites ( regular visits, quality and compliance control);

• Ensure compliance with environmental and social measures in accordance with FAO safeguard policies;

• Produce periodic technical reports (weekly/monthly) on the progress of work;

• Identify and recommend necessary adjustments .

 

c. Closing phase and post-work monitoring

• Support the provisional and final acceptance of works;

• Assess the technical performance and compliance of the infrastructure;

• Develop a manual or management/maintenance note for beneficiaries;

• Support the training of development management committees;

• Submit a final report including lessons learned and recommendations.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities

• Engineering diploma (BAC+5 minimum) in Rural Engineering, Hydraulics, Hydro-agricultural Development or equivalent.

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the field of agricultural infrastructure including the design, supervision and monitoring of construction and/or rehabilitation work on hill and marsh irrigation schemes;

• Working knowledge of French ;

• Be of Burundian nationality.

 

Technical/functional skills

• Previous experience in carrying out similar work;

• Excellent writing skills in French;

• Good analytical and strategic thinking;

• Ability to collaborate with government departments in the preparation, implementation , monitoring and technical acceptance of construction and/or rehabilitation works for hill and marsh irrigation facilities;

• Ability to produce quality reports;

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 

Selection criteria

• Suitability of training to the requirements of the position;

• Proven experience in implementing projects financed by FAO, IFAD, World Bank, AfDB or other development partners would be an asset;

• Good knowledge of FAO environmental and social policies;

• Proficiency in design tools (AutoCAD, QGIS, Civil 3D, etc.);

• Excellent coordination, reporting and communication skills;

• Knowledge of Kirundi and/or English is an asset;

• Knowledge of IT tools (Word, Excel and Powerpoint);

• Respect the agreed deadlines for delivery of deliverables;

Application Process

Close Date

01/11/2025

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