Вакансії: sheladia associates, inc

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We are looking for a Construction Supervision Specialist (Ukraine Nationals Only) who will support us on the USAID funded Harvest Activity Program in Ukraine.

This Activity aims to enable supported male and female grain and oilseed farmers, including those from marginalized and underserved groups, to return production and income for target commodities to at least pre-war levels while improving production efficiency and profitability and will position farmers to market their crops more successfully and profitably in the war-affected context. The Activity will focus specifically on the following target commodities, barley, corn, soybean, sunflower, and wheat.

• Minimum educational requirement of a Bachelor degree (master’s preferred) in civil engineering, irrigation engineering, hydraulic engineering, construction Technology/management, building construction, or a comparable discipline.
• At least 10 years of overall experience and previous experience on projects of similar scope and complexity with demonstrable experience in:
  • Construction management/oversight of irrigation in developing countries and/or for USAID, EU, World Bank, ADB or other international donors;
  • Experience in construction supervision of flood control, river training, river diversions, intake structures, irrigation canal networks and related facilities and in the planning and design of irrigation systems;
  • Experience with approval process of civil contract submittal such as construction drawings, invoices, variations etc.
  • Experience in conducting quality conformance tests and evaluating test results for conformance with International and US quality guidelines; and
  • Able to generate site visit reports [supported by photos] and follow up with the defect rectification.
• Demonstrable knowledge of construction norms including irrigation and vertical structures in developing countries and the US.
• Demonstrable communication, reporting, creative problem solving, and management skills.
• Prior experience working in post-conflict settings with similar conditions to Ukraine.
• Prior experience with rehabilitating Soviet era irrigation schemes a plus.
• Preference shall be given to individuals who have worked in or with the Ukrainian national or municipal government.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English, Ukrainian language skills a plus.

All qualified candidates please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@Sheladia.com

This position is open until filled.