Civil Engineer at ECOWAS Bank

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will assist in the implementation of the Institution’s policy in the area of financing infrastructure projects.

Duties

• Identification of structure works and technical equipment;
• Appraisal of technical aspects of projects (objective analysis of equipment and installation needs.);
• Appraisal of environmental impact and attendant risks of projects;
• Monitoring of the execution of works (checking of the progress status and compliance with the terms of reference);
• Preparation of the project completion report;
• Formulation and organisation of tools (operating chart, reporting, review statements, etc…);
• Preparation of the periodic activity report on projects in the portfolio;
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• The successful candidate must be a holder of at least, a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (Materials and Structures), Building and Public Works, or in a related field, or any other equivalent degree from a recognized university or institution of higher education;
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in the design and implementation or analysis, monitoring and evaluation of engineering projects. Experience in a financial institution or as a Consulting Engineer in a consultancy firm would be an asset;
• Expertise in cost estimating, structural design and management of infrastructure projects;
• Good knowledge of procurement procedures;
• Good knowledge of geological, environmental, economic and financial analysis of projects;
• Knowledge of private sector project financing mechanisms;
• Very good writing and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical, review, organizational skills and good ability to work under pressure and in a team in a multicultural environment;
• Good physical condition enabling participation in field missions;
• Being perfectly bilingual would be an asset.

General Information
Candidates must be:

• Nationals of ECOWAS Member States;
• Not more than 45 years old;
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
• Fluent in French and/or English and/or Portuguese, and proficient in one of the other two languages.