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Vacancy id VAC-58906
Job title VAC-58906 Civil Engineer - Earthquake / Seismic Engineering and Infrastructure
Location Port Au Prince
Apply by 24-Jun-2026
Start date 01-Jul-2026
Duration 7 months
Number of vacancies 2
Qualification Advanced degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related fieldor a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree (essential).
Certificate in structural assessment, seismic engineering, infrastructure resilience or related engineering disciplines. (desirable).
Sector experience Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience preparing SOWs, BOQs, cost estimates, technical specifications, schedules of rates and contractor technical evaluations (essential).
Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience assessing buildings and infrastructure for structural condition, earthquake vulnerability, foundation adequacy, repair and retrofit requirements, or life-safety risks (essential).
Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in civil engineering, structural engineering, earthquake/seismic engineering, structural assessment, building design, infrastructure development, construction supervision, quantity surveying, construction cost planning or related fields (essential).
Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience supervising structural repairs, concrete, steel, masonry, foundations, prefabricated/containerized facilities and related infrastructure works (essential).
Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in UN common system field operations, military engineering, humanitarian operations, conflict or post-conflict environments, disaster response operations or other high-risk field environments (desirable).
Geographical experience Minimum of 8 year/s of experience in North America (desirable).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
 Fluent in French (desirable).
 Fluent in Spanish (desirable).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

  • Our clients Engineering and Facilities Management Section (EFMS) is responsible for supporting the planning, assessment, design, supervision and management of infrastructure, buildings, accommodation facilities, offices, utilities-support infrastructure and operational facilities required for mission activities throughout Haiti.

  • Given Haiti's exposure to earthquake hazards and the critical importance of maintaining safe and operational facilities, our client requires a Civil Engineer with expertise in structural assessment, seismic risk considerations, infrastructure resilience and construction supervision. The position supports the assessment, design review, rehabilitation, retrofitting and implementation of civil and structural projects to ensure life safety, structural integrity, operational continuity and infrastructure resilience.
Role objectives

The Civil Engineer – Earthquake / Seismic Engineering and Infrastructure will provide professional civil and structural engineering support for the assessment, design review, supervision and contract management of buildings, facilities and infrastructure projects. The incumbent will:

  • Assess buildings, facilities and infrastructure for structural condition, operational suitability and earthquake vulnerability.

  • Support the design, review, rehabilitation and retrofitting of civil and structural assets.

  • Ensure that life-safety, structural-safety and seismic-resilience requirements are appropriately addressed.

  • Supervise construction, repair, retrofit and infrastructure works to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.

  • Review contractor submissions and provide technical recommendations.

  • Support project planning, budgeting, procurement and contract administration activities.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities supporting mission infrastructure projects.

  • Maintain technical documentation and reporting related to structural assessments, infrastructure works and resilience measures.

Expected output:

Structural Assessment and Seismic Resilience

  • Site investigations and structural assessments completed and documented.

  • Building condition assessments and seismic vulnerability observations prepared.

  • Life-safety concerns, structural deficiencies and mitigation recommendations identified and reported.

  • Structural and seismic assessment reports prepared for management review.

Engineering Design and Technical Documentation

  • Technical specifications, SOWs, BOQs, sketches, cost estimates and schedules prepared or reviewed.

  • Technical inputs provided for repair, rehabilitation, retrofit and infrastructure projects.

  • Design reviews and technical evaluations completed for civil and structural works.

  • Contractor technical submissions reviewed and documented.

Construction Supervision and Contract Management

  • Civil and structural works supervised and monitored throughout implementation.

  • Contractor performance monitored for compliance with approved designs, specifications and schedules.

  • Site inspections, measurements and quality observations conducted and recorded.

  • Progress, cost and schedule performance monitored and reported.

Infrastructure and Project Support

  • Structural repairs, retrofit works, drainage systems, foundations and infrastructure projects monitored and documented.

  • Anchorage, bracing and protection measures for critical infrastructure reviewed and coordinated.

  • Engineering budget inputs, procurement documentation and contract administration support provided.

  • As-built records and handover documentation prepared and maintained.
Project reporting

The Civil Engineer – Earthquake / Seismic Engineering and Infrastructure will report to the Chief Engineer, EFMS, or designated supervisor. Reporting requirements include:

  • Structural assessment reports.

  • Site investigation and inspection reports.

  • Seismic vulnerability observations and mitigation recommendations.

  • Project progress reports.

  • Technical review reports for contractor submissions.

  • Cost, quality and schedule variance reports.

  • Site instructions and technical notes.

  • Handover documentation and completion reports.

  • Lessons learned documentation for completed projects.

Reports shall be prepared in accordance with EFMS procedures, project requirements and mission reporting standards.
Key competencies

      Qualifications:

      • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree (required).

      • Additional specialization in structural assessment, seismic engineering, infrastructure resilience or related engineering disciplines (desired).

      Other qualifications:

      • Ability to prepare objective technical reports, review engineering drawings and calculations, assess visible structural defects and use Microsoft Office applications (required).

      • Experience with AutoCAD, structural assessment tools, seismic design references, building codes and data-driven engineering reporting systems (desired).

      Years’ experience:

      • Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, structural engineering, earthquake/seismic engineering, structural assessment, building design, infrastructure development, construction supervision, quantity surveying, construction cost planning or related fields. Experience preparing SOWs, BOQs, cost estimates, technical specifications, schedules of rates and contractor technical evaluations is required. Experience assessing buildings and infrastructure for structural condition, earthquake vulnerability, foundation adequacy, repair and retrofit requirements, or life-safety risks is required. Experience supervising structural repairs, concrete, steel, masonry, foundations, prefabricated/containerized facilities and related infrastructure works (required).

      • Experience in UN common system field operations, military engineering, humanitarian operations, conflict or post-conflict environments, disaster response operations or other high-risk field environments (desired).

      Geographical experience:

      • Experience supporting infrastructure projects, structural assessments and construction activities in operational field environments (required).

      • Experience working in humanitarian, peacekeeping, post-disaster, security-constrained or high-risk operational settings (desired).

      Languages:

      • Fluency in written and spoken English (required).

      • Knowledge of French and/or Spanish (desired).

      Professional Competencies

      • Civil and structural engineering.

      • Structural assessment and condition evaluation.

      • Earthquake and seismic risk assessment.

      • Infrastructure resilience and retrofit planning.

      • Construction supervision and contract management.

      • Technical specification and SOW preparation.

      • BOQ preparation and cost estimation.

      • Structural repair and rehabilitation.

      • Foundation and infrastructure assessment.

      • Review of engineering calculations and technical submissions.

      • Quality assurance and technical compliance monitoring.

      • Technical report writing and documentation management.

      • Engineering problem-solving and analytical assessment.

      Core Competencies

      • Professionalism.

      • Planning and organizing.

      • Accountability.

      • Teamwork.

      • Communication.

      • Client orientation.

      • Analytical thinking.

      • Judgement and decision-making.

      • Results orientation
      Team management

      The position does not have direct line-management responsibility for permanent personnel. However, the incumbent will:

      • Supervise commercial contractors and in-house teams engaged in civil and structural works.

      • Coordinate multidisciplinary activities involving electrical, WATSAN, logistics, FTS, facilities management, camp management and security stakeholders.

      • Review contractor performance and technical compliance.

      • Provide technical direction during inspections, construction supervision and project implementation activities.

      The role requires regular coordination with engineering personnel, contractors, technical specialists and operational stakeholders supporting mission infrastructure projects.
      Further information

      • The position supports the assessment, design review, rehabilitation, retrofitting and supervision of buildings, facilities and infrastructure supporting our clients operations.

      • Regular travel to operational sites, construction projects and infrastructure facilities may be required.

      • The incumbent will be expected to perform field inspections, structural observations and site assessments under operational conditions.

      • The role requires the ability to assess visible structural defects, earthquake vulnerability, foundation conditions and constructability constraints.

      • Strong coordination with contractors, technical specialists and multidisciplinary engineering teams is required.

      • The position supports projects involving buildings, accommodation facilities, offices, warehouses, prefabricated/containerized structures, foundations, drainage systems, protective structures and utilities-support infrastructure.

      • The incumbent must be capable of reviewing technical drawings, calculations, contractor submissions and engineering documentation.

      • A valid driving licence is desirable.
      Disclaimer:
      · At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
      · CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
      · CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.