JFA Engenharia of Portugal “the consortium lead”, has been shortlisted to submit a proposal for an international assignment funded by the World bank.

The assignment in question is to provide Consultancy Services of  design Review, tender management, and Construction Supervision for  the realization of multi-purpose facilities at Muloza border between Malawi and Mozambique (On Malawi Side).

The assignment period is estimated to be 18 months (Design Review – 4 Months, Tender management – 1.5 Months, Construction Supervision – 12 Months)

Thus, we are searching for a qualified expert to be part of the construction Supervision team on-site for the Supervision Phase.

Please consult below for more information about the required candidate profile:

• Position: Social Expert
• Duration: 12 Person Month
• Background and Experience Criteria:
  • The Social Expert shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the social impacts in the corridor of impact and preparing the review mitigation plans and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in order to minimize any negative impacts that the project implementation will have on the people along the project area. Furthermore, the expert will be responsible for proposing measures to prevent vendors from the common practice of encroaching on the Customs area at the borders.
  • must be a registered/member with a relevant professional regulatory body.
  • must have a current practicing certificate with a degree in Social science or a related discipline.
  • must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in infrastructure projects of which not less than five (5) years must have been in the design and supervision of an assignment of similar nature.
  • must have served as a Sociologist or equivalent in at least three (3) civil construction projects of similar nature for the last ten (10) years.
  • must have a working experience of at least three (3) years in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Shall be fluent in written and spoken English
  • Holding a nationality or a valid residence of Malawi, Mozambique or Portugal will be an added advantage.

Note:  The nominated candidate will be expected to spend the assignment period on-site in Maluzo “Malawi/Mozambique”.