Civil Engineering Expert, MozMEL Activity

Job Description

Project Summary:

The Mozambique Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MozMEL) Activity is a five-year initiative to support the USAID Mission in monitoring, evaluation, learning, training, and logistical support. The MozMEL Activity has been asked to conduct an intervention in Cabo Delgado that will include monitoring, verifying, and evaluating USAID Education, Democracy and Governance (EDG)-funded activities in Mozambique.

**Please note: Only Mozambican citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Civil Engineering Expert will support third-party monitoring (TPM) site visits when required. This will be a short-term technical assistance position that will require travel to Montepuez, Palma, Macomia, Mocimboa da Paraia, Anuabe, Chiure Districts. The Expert will report to the TPM Coordinator in Pemba. The anticipated level of effort is 25-30 level of effort (LOE) from July 1, 2024, to December 30, 2024, with the possibility of increased LOE based on monitoring needs and demands. The selected candidate will work within site visits, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, coordination and communication, data collection instruments and training of monitors, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction activities.
• Verify that the work is being performed according to approved plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Verify that materials used comply with project specifications.
• Inspect ongoing or completed construction work to ensure quality control.
• Identify any deviations from the design or specifications and report them.
• Recommend corrective actions for any deficiencies or non-conformities observed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
• Monitor adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records of site observations, including photographs and written reports.
• Liaise with IP, Project Managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Attend TPM preparation training sessions.
• Support the development of relevant TPM data collection instruments.
• Train data collection team members on the activity being monitored and the data collection tools.
• Prepare site visit reports detailing observations, findings, and recommendations.
• Submit reports to the TPM team in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate records of site visits, inspections, and communications.
• Attend debriefing session after data collection.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• Minimum five years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on construction and site inspections is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Strong effective communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using inspection and monitoring tools and data collection platform.
• Proficiency with one or more mobile data collection platforms is required.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

About the Organization

Company Profile:

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.