Job Description
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Chief Integrated Support Services (CISS)
Directorate/Department/Organ: Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Division:AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
Number of Direct Reports:1
Number of Indirect Reports:0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions:1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Purpose of Job
The Senior Civil Engineer reports to the Chief Integrated Support Services (CISS) and supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Mission engineering and infrastructure activities in support of the AUSSOM mandate. The incumbent contributes to the design, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and oversight of Mission facilities and infrastructure projects within the Mission area. The Officer supports engineering assessments, project implementation, contractor coordination, compliance monitoring, and infrastructure planning activities to ensure effective operational support within a complex and high-risk field mission environment
Main Functions
• Supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Mission engineering and infrastructure projects in support of the AUSSOM mandate and operational requirements.
• Contributes to the design, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and technical oversight of Mission facilities, accommodation, roads, drainage systems, protective infrastructure, and other engineering works within the Mission area.
• Supports engineering assessments, infrastructure planning, technical evaluations, and project implementation activities in accordance with applicable engineering standards and Mission priorities.
• Assists in coordinating contractor activities, engineering works, project schedules, technical specifications, and quality assurance processes relating to Mission infrastructure projects.
• Supports compliance monitoring relating to engineering standards, safety requirements, environmental considerations, and applicable Mission procedures during project implementation activities.
• Contributes to infrastructure reporting, project monitoring, technical documentation, and engineering coordination activities in support of Mission operational effectiveness.
• Supports coordination and liaison activities with Mission components, contractors, host authorities, and relevant stakeholders on engineering and infrastructure-related matters.
Specific Responsibilities
• Supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of Mission engineering and infrastructure projects in support of operational requirements and Mission priorities.
• Contributes to the design, assessment, rehabilitation, construction, and maintenance of Mission facilities, roads, drainage systems, protective infrastructure, and other engineering works within the Mission area.
• Supports engineering assessments, site evaluations, technical inspections, feasibility reviews, and infrastructure planning activities relating to Mission operational support requirements.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), engineering drawings, scopes of work, cost estimates, and other engineering documentation relating to Mission infrastructure projects.
• Supports contractor coordination, project supervision, quality assurance, and monitoring activities to ensure engineering works are completed in accordance with approved specifications, timelines, safety standards, and applicable Mission procedures.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with engineering standards, environmental requirements, health and safety measures, and quality control procedures during infrastructure implementation activities.
• Supports project reporting, infrastructure monitoring, progress tracking, and preparation of engineering updates, technical reports, assessments, and briefing materials for Mission leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to infrastructure maintenance planning, operational engineering support, and technical coordination activities relating to Mission facilities and field infrastructure requirements.
• Supports coordination and liaison activities with Mission components, contractors, host authorities, UN entities, and relevant stakeholders on engineering and infrastructure-related matters.
• Assists in supervising and guiding subordinate engineering staff, technical personnel, and field-level engineering activities as required.
• Supports the maintenance of engineering records, project files, technical documentation, and infrastructure information management systems.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in engineering project implementation, infrastructure management, construction supervision, contractor coordination, or field mission engineering environments including at least three (3) years at supervisory level.
Or
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in engineering project implementation, infrastructure management, construction supervision, contractor coordination, or field mission engineering environments and including at least three (3) years at supervisory level
• Professional engineering certification, registration, or chartered status is an added advantage.
• Experience in AU, UN, or other international field missions, particularly in conflict or post-conflict environments, is desirable.
• Experience in infrastructure assessments, engineering design, construction supervision, rehabilitation works, and contractor management is desirable.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities (BoQs), engineering drawings, technical specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates is desirable.
• Experience in quality assurance, health and safety compliance, environmental standards, and engineering inspections is desirable.
• Experience in the use of engineering software, AutoCAD, MS Project, infrastructure management tools, and standard Microsoft Office applications is desirable.
• Strong analytical, reporting, technical coordination, and project monitoring skills are required
Required Skills
• Strong engineering, infrastructure planning, construction supervision, and project implementation skills within complex field mission environments.
• Ability to support the design, assessment, rehabilitation, maintenance, and monitoring of Mission facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of engineering standards, construction procedures, quality assurance, health and safety requirements, and environmental compliance measures.
• Ability to prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BoQs), engineering drawings, technical specifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Strong contractor coordination, project monitoring, infrastructure reporting, and technical supervision skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Mission components, contractors, host authorities, and relevant stakeholders on engineering and infrastructure-related matters.
• Strong analytical, organizational, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to evolving operational and infrastructure requirements within a fast-paced field mission environment.
• Proficiency in the use of engineering software, AutoCAD, MS Project, infrastructure management tools, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, technical accuracy, sound judgment, and accountability in engineering and infrastructure-related activities.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages is required. Knowledge of another AU working language is an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
REMUNERATION:
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 125,607.58 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 91,058.73 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Applications must be submitted no later than July 13, 2026 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least represented and underrepresented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.
Least represented countries: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia.
Under represented countries: Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan and Tunisia.