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• Contract Management which involves
  submission, verification and certification of securities; scheduling
  timely site handover; timely submission and filing of reports, programmes
  and key contractual deliverables throughout implementation period; to
  review, update and approve reports and deliverables throughout the
  implementation period hence ensuring contract effectiveness; and reporting
  compliance and completeness of key reporting requirements and
  deliverables.
• The Engineer will supervise construction
  work for quality compliance by ensuring supply and use of quality
  materials as per contract, ensure adherence to good engineering practices
  with reference to the contract and the engineering memorandum, and to
  review and recommend change orders and or instructions.
• The incumbent will also represent REA in
  the mmanagement of rural electrification projects through stakeholder
  identification and involvement and to ensure participation of key stake
  holders during project implementation.
• Conduct project monitoring, control,
  quality management, and reporting throughout the project cycle to ensure adherence
  to contractual requirements; to review detailed engineering designs
  drawings, and other relevant documentation prior to manufacturing and
  commencement of works at site; to develop and implement a quality control
  plan with focus on critical project milestones, activities and equipment;
  to prepare quality control protocols; to schedule and facilitate network
  pre commissioning and commissioning activities; and to facilitate handover
  of completed project works as detailed in the contract.
• The jobholder will work in liaison with
  the Social and Environmental Specialist at REA to monitor the project’s
  compliance with environmental and social safeguard instruments that
  include, among others, the Environmental and Social Management Framework
  (ESMF), the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), the
  Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and all relevant Word Bank policies as
  detailed in the Project’s Financing Agreement; to ensure timely submission
  of the contractor’s ESMP implementation report, to review for completeness
  in conjunction with the environmental unit and to facilitate environmental
  audit exercise during the project closure.
• Actively participate in project
  preparation and supervision by conducting field visits to verify and
  update scope, designs, and material quantities; and to supervise the
  development statement of requirements and preparation of bidding
  documents; to facilitate the procurement of project contractors; and to
  prepare terms of reference (TORs) for consultancy services and to facilitate
  the related procurement activities.
• Keenly review payment certificates and
  consultancy fee notes and submit as necessary for payment and to ensure
  timely payment of contractors’ invoices and consultancy fee notes.
• Perform any other duties as specified by
  the Supervisor. 

• The ideal candidate for the World Bank ERT
  Project Senior Project Engineer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Additional training in Project Management
  will be an advantage.
• The applicant must also be a registered
  Engineer and a member with a Professional Engineering body.
• Master of Power Engineering or the
  equivalent will be an advantage.
• A minimum of seven years’ experience,,
  five of which should have been in designing and implementing electricity
  distribution projects up to 33 kV.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  project management or managing construction contracts
• Extensive experience in electricity
  infrastructure construction
• Broad knowledge of power system
  commissioning and maintenance practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and
  public relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member
  of a senior management team.
• High degree of integrity

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