Position : Maintenance Engineers

The role

The Transport Sector Support Program (TSSP) in  Aid initiative working with the Africa Union Public Works Department (PWD) to maintain rural roads with a view to increasing access to social services and stimulating economic development, hence, seeking a qualified Road Maintenance Engineer.

As Maintenance Engineer your key role would be to work with the divisional Public Works Office to implement the Phase 2 annual work plan of road reconstruction and maintenance activities. Key duties and responsibilities would include:

Assisting PWD to design, budget, contract, supervise and administer the road improvement work plan

Assist PWD with regular monitoring and reporting on the progress and performance of the implementation of the road improvement work plan

Supporting and mentoring relevant PWD Divisional Staff

Mentoring and providing guidance, where appropriate, to small scale contractors and consultants partnering with PWD to facilitate the delivery of program objectives

Promoting and advocating the mainstreaming of relevant cross cutting issues into delivery of work road improvement activities

Providing input to the development and implementation of the PWD’s reformation plans

Contributing to reporting and other aspects of phase 2 management as required.

Required profile for job ad : Maintenance Engineers

Suitable applicants will have/be:

Any level of Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area such as civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Material and Geotechnical Engineering;

Readiness to learn managing and/or advising on infrastructure maintenance and/or development in developing countries, preferably with a focus on rural road and mega building structures, and oil pipelines;

Willingness to live and work on an out of their home countries and experience living in remote areas

Experience in transferring skills, change management and strengthening institutional capacity;

Experience working in a culturally diverse environment and a demonstrated ability to work in a culturally sensitive and consultative manner;

Experience writing clear and concise reports, delivering presentations and monitoring progress in a development context; and

This position is categorised as a C2 under the Africa Union Adviser Remuneration Framework.