Ascend Consulting Engineers Plc is an Ethiopian consulting engineering firm based in Addis Ababa. The firm specializes in construction contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution. We advise Employers, Contractors and Consultants on contracts governed by the FIDIC Conditions of Contract and by the Ethiopian public procurement, conditions and we represent clients in Dispute Review Expert, Dispute Board and arbitration proceedings. Our portfolio covers road, bridge, building, aviation and industrial park projects across Ethiopia. We work in small, senior teams. Every member is expected to take direct responsibility for the files placed in their hands. To meet a growing workload, the firm invites applications from qualified professionals for the following positions.

Purpose of the Position:

The head office Junior Contract Engineer prepares the draft claim reports and draft contractual correspondence for the projects assigned to the firm, and keeps the firm's project files, registers and deadlines in order. The holder is expected to produce a complete first draft that the Contract Engineer can review and refine, not an outline that has to be written again from the beginning.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology and Management (COTM ) or with related field of study

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in contract administration, planning or office engineering.

Quantity Required: One (1)

Duty Station: Head Office, Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Full time, subject to a probation period

Terms of Employment:

• Salary is negotiable and will be fixed according to qualification, experience and the outcome of the interview.

• Benefits and allowances are provided in accordance with the firm's personnel policy.

• Appointment is subject to a probation period in accordance with the Ethiopian Labour Proclamation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare the draft claim report for each claim assigned.

• Prepare first drafts of letters, notices and other submissions for review by the Contract Engineer.

• Review and organize the records received from site, identify gaps in the evidence, and request the missing documents from the site team.

• Prepare the annexures, exhibits and document bundles supporting claims and dispute submissions, with proper referencing.

• Assist in quantum build up, including preparation of cost and time schedules in Excel.

• Assist in programme review and delay analysis under the direction of the Contract Engineer.

• Maintain the master register of contracts, claims, notices, deadlines and correspondence for all assigned projects, and issue reminders before a deadline falls due.

• Carry out research on contract provisions, applicable law and precedent as instructed.

• Assist in preparing bid stage reviews, requests for clarification and risk analysis reports.

• Format and quality check every document issued by the firm, so that it leaves the office complete, consistent and free of error.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

• Strong written English and a clear, organized writing style.

• Good competence in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to meet deadlines.

Requirements Common to All Positions:

• Ethiopian nationality or a valid work permit to work in Ethiopia.

• Complete and verifiable documentary evidence of education and work experience.

• Ability to work in a small team where each member carries individual responsibility for the files assigned to them.

• Discretion, since the firm handles confidential and commercially sensitive client information.

• Readiness to work additional hours when a contractual deadline requires it.

How To Apply

Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: shimdeg2007@yahoo.com

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology and Management (COTM ) or with related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: shimdeg2007@yahoo.com