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| Job Ref: | 7990BR |
| Employer: | Mott MacDonald Group Limited |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| City: | Addis Ababa |
| Address: | |
| Post Date: | 21/07/2012 |
| Job Description Euroconsult Mott MacDonald and its consortium partners are positioning themselves to tender for the technical assistance project for the implementation of "Monitoring Environment and Security" (MESA) in Africa. The overall objective of the programme is: “to support African decision-makers and planners in designing and implementing national, regional and continental policies and development plans towards sustainable development, thereby advancing the socioeconomic progress and well-being of African populations towards achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).” The purpose of the MESA programme, is: “to increase the information management, decision-making and planning capacity of African continental, regional and national institutions mandated for environment, climate, food security and related responsibilities by enhancing access to and exploitation of relevant Earth Observation applications in Africa.” We are looking for a Technological Specialist (intermittent, 16 person months over 48 months, start in December 2012) for this project. The tecnological specialist (TS) will be intermittently based in AMESD HQ in Addis Ababa. His/her role will be essential in ensuring to the project internal consistency from the technological point of view. In this objective, in particular, he/she will have to actively contribute to the preparation and closely monitor the implementation of the supply contract and of the service contract for the training. The International Development Division (IDD) of Mott MacDonald consists of the activities of Euroconsult Mott MacDonald, BMB Mott MacDonald and various international development activities of Mott MacDonald Limited. IDD recruits for a wide range of project assignments in the area of International Development. We are involved in more than 90 projects in over 40 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Based on our joint expertise we are able to provide our customers with a broad range of international development services. Euroconsult’s expertise lies in land and water resources development, rural development, agriculture, environmental protection and management, climate change projects and capacity building. BMB is specialized in the provision of innovative management consultancy services geared towards public, private and social sector development (health care and education). Mott MacDonald Limited’s international development activities include specialist assistance in water and environmental engineering and project management including key skills in water resources development, major hydraulic structures, water and wastewater networks and treatment. We work for international funding institutions such as the EU, World Bank, DFID and African and Asian Development Bank. We continuously tender for new projects and are frequently looking for additional/replacement staff on existing projects (long and short term). Please visit our website NA for further information. To apply you are requested to create an account on the Mott MacDonald careers website, upload your CV, if you haven't done so already and apply directly through the site. As the requirements for this position are very strict, we kindly request to only apply if you meet the minimum qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidate Specification Qualifications and skills: Minimum a University degree in Engineering in field related to space application or Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), or directly related discipline, or equivalent; fluent in English, with very good working knowledge of French.; excellent communication and managerial skills; ability to produce concise reports; familiar with and able to use proficiently standard office software packages, email and internet. General professional experience: At least 10 years experience in developing countries, with relevant experience in Africa; Preferably 10, with a minimum of 5 years experience in supporting management of infrastructure implementation (planning, development and implementation); Preferably 10, with a minimum of 5 years professional experience in development projects at continental or regional level covering directly coordination responsibilities. Specific professional experience: Preferably 15, with a minimum of 10 years experience in earth observation, environmental monitoring or equivalent; Experience in the use of earth observation data, technologies and methodologies techniques for monitoring of the environment, particularly in the use of low-resolution satellite data, data access and data transfer; Experience in the applications of telecommunication and earth observation; Familiar with EDF rules and experience of at least 1 EDF project/programme in the last 10 years as manager/specialist will be an advantage; Experience with developing and evaluating technical project proposals in areas relevant to the programme will be an advantage; Experience in training in earth observation, including on the use of products and applied to decision support will be an advantage. |
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