Civil Engineer; Dushanbe Sustainable Urban Development Project

Organization/Project:  Dushanbe Sustainable Urban Development Project to be implemented by the SUE "Smart City"

Title of your vacancy: Civil Engineer

Closing date: May 16, 2024 (5 pm)

Contact information: 27A Mirzo Tursunzoda Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, hr.swms@dsc.tj

External/Direct link: (if any) N/A

Short description:

The Project will support Dushanbe in addressing its pressing solid waste management challenges, which is of high importance for the city’s green and sustainable development. Dushanbe’s improved solid waste management will put the city on a long-term track towards cradle-to-cradle economy where resources are reused and waste is minimized.

The Civil Engineer will be hired to assist the Smart City SUE in planning, analysing, and monitoring of civil works, with direct reporting to the Manager of the PIG under the Smart City SUE.

Qualification Requirements:

The Civil Engineer should desirably have experience in implementing similar projects financed by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, EU, etc., solid understanding of communal infrastructure-related problems as well as deep knowledge of and practical experience in the following areas: (a) design and construction of waste disposal, as well as other infrastructure; (b) infrastructure construction contract management and control.

The candidate should have sound practical knowledge of the FIDIC contract conditions; successful work experience in the capacity of a supervision engineer/claims expert; practical experience in managing FIDIC contracts, including processing of payments, settlement of claims, issuance of options, etc.; at least theoretical knowledge of, but desirably practical experience in, the IFIs’ procurement regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

∙    Higher education in civil engineering and/or environmental engineering;

∙    At least five years of work experience in the field of utility and communal infrastructure, including relevant experience related to construction (and operation) of landfills and associated infrastructure;

∙    Experience in development and/or technical evaluation of feasibility studies and environmental studies/designs would be an advantage;

∙    Good knowledge of the best international technical engineering practices as well as local engineering and construction norms (Building Code);

∙    Good knowledge of local requirements and construction supervision procedures as well as principles of maintaining relevant documents;

∙    Advanced computer skills;

∙    Good knowledge of Tajik and Russian (and desirably English).

Interested candidates should send their CV and covering letter in English before the deadline to hr.swms@dsc.tj indicating the vacancy title or in printed copies to the address: 27A Mirzo Tursunzoda Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Candidates who have passed the preliminary selection will be invited for an interview.

The deadline for submission is May 16, 2025 (5 pm).