Job No 2224

INTRODUCTION

CES Consulting Engineers Salzgitter GmbH is an independent consulting engineering company with worldwide experience based in Braunschweig, Germany. CES offers solutions to complex multidisciplinary engineering tasks for all civil engineering and related sectors. CES renders services ranging from preliminary investigations to construction supervision and cost controlling, training of the clients‘ staff, advisory services in the operation and maintenance of installations, as well as the organization and strengthening of public authorities and institutions. CES works mainly in the field of development cooperation and implements infrastructure projects for national high-end clients (ministries and line authorities) funded by international donors.

CES is looking for an experienced international Chief Technical Advisor (f/m/d) for an upcoming project:  “Sustainable Development of Protected Area Ecosystems (Component 2), Tanzania”

PROJECT AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Project, contract and claims management for Trustees of the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) with the following objectives:

• Sustainable community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) and livelihood improvement
• Protected area management with focus on infrastructure improvement (rural and water infrastructure development, integrated rural development)
• Tourism development

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Postgraduate university degree in civil engineering or a similar field
• At least 10 years of practical international work experience in the sector, preferably in various African countries with similar socio-economic conditions to Tanzania
• Work experience as team leader in similar long-term assignments
• Proven background in management and financial administration of donor-funded development projects
• Proven track record in project management and ESHS safeguards implementation at the interface between natural resource management and infrastructure development
• Experience in developing and implementing O&M capacity for infrastructure and equipment within employers’ organisations
• Specific knowledge of German Financial Cooperation (management procedures, reporting, etc.)
• Previous work experience in Tanzania is a clear asset
• Proficiency in the English language

Interested applicants are required to send a complete CV (English, EU standard) and a cover letter to jobs@ces.de

Please indicate the job reference

“Application for: International Chief Technical Advisor, Tanzania No. 2224”

in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.