POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Chemonics International Inc., an international development consulting firm, seeks a highly qualified Ukrainian professional for the following part-time position for the USAID Justice for All (J4A) Activity in Ukraine:

Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to cost estimates, schedules, and technical scopes of work for proposed construction projects;
  • Review proposals for construction projects and make technical recommendations for award;
  • Verify that construction subcontractors obtain and maintain all required permits
  • Ensure construction subcontractors adhere to established work plans and submit deliverables on time and in accordance with technical requirements
  • Conduct field site visits to monitor construction projects throughout the program’s regional areas of operation
  • Prepare meeting notes and field inspection reports
  • Ensure all necessary compliance documentation, including environmental monitoring and mitigation plans, are completed for each construction project
  • Assist with conducting market research on price reasonability for construction materials and services
  • Research and maintain project awareness of relevant Iraqi legal codes, including environmental, labor, and zoning laws
  • Coordinate with the J4A team to ensure that infrastructure and rehabilitation activities conform to both local and corporate engineering protocols and standards
  • Participate in meetings with grantees and partners, as required
  • Other related engineering and construction management activities, as assigned

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 (ten) years of experience in construction monitoring and management with increased responsibilities.
  • Technical-professional attestation certificate in civil and industrial construction in compliance with Ukrainian law.
  • Previous work experience with an international donor-funded organization preferred.
  • Knowledgeable of local and legal norms in construction.
  • Substantial market knowledge in Ukraine.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage diverse professional relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in Ukrainian. Knowledge of English will be an asset.
  • Excellent time-, meeting- and conflict- management skills.
  • Strong self-organization, self-motivation, and planning skills.
  • Autonomy, responsibility, and ability to work with minimum supervision

 

Application Instructions: Please send a CV and a brief cover letter in English in the email body to [email protected]. Please include the name of the position in the subject line of the application message (Engineer). Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: December 9, 2024, 6:00 pm Kyiv Time.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.