ET Consultant

SOKIFY JOB POSTING ET Consultant Position Details Job Reference: req37939 Organization: World Bank Group Sector: Urban Development Grade Level: EC2 Contract Duration: 9 months Recruitment Type: Local Location: Nairobi, Kenya Language Requirements: English (Required), English (Preferred) Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 at 11:59pm UTC About the Opportunity Make a measurable difference in global development. The World Bank Group partners with 189 member countries through five interconnected institutions, working to eliminate poverty, foster shared prosperity, and advance sustainable development across the globe. With over 120 offices worldwide, we channel resources, research, and innovation toward solving humanity's most pressing challenges. Your Role You will serve as a technical consultant for the Eastern and Southern Africa Vice Presidency, focusing on critical development initiatives in Somalia and South Sudan. Based within the Urban Development and Disaster Risk Management Unit (IAEU3), you will deliver specialized civil engineering expertise to support resilient and inclusive urban development across a region experiencing rapid growth and climate pressures. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing engineering designs, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities to identify and communicate key technical considerations to project teams. Preparing and quality-assuring procurement documentation to ensure readiness for implementation. Offering specialized technical guidance on infrastructure systems including drainage design, flood mitigation, road networks, and climate-adapted urban infrastructure solutions. Monitoring project implementation through detailed review of progress reports, site documentation, and technical submissions. Identifying and escalating risks related to design quality, schedule adherence, contracts, and site conditions. Facilitating collaboration between Project Implementation Units, supervision consultants, and contractors under task team direction. Developing practical resource materials and training content for local teams on engineering practices, contract management, and compliance requirements. What We're Looking For Master's degree in civil engineering, infrastructure engineering, or closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum five years of hands-on experience in civil works, infrastructure projects, or engineering design evaluation. Demonstrated expertise reviewing technical engineering documents, design specifications, Bills of Quantities, and associated reports. Prior involvement with World Bank or multilateral development bank infrastructure projects is advantageous. Background working in fragile, conflict-affected, or resource-constrained environments preferred; direct Somalia experience is highly valued. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English, with flexibility to travel to Somalia when needed. Core Competencies Quick responsiveness to evolving stakeholder requirements Courage to challenge conventional approaches in pursuit of greater impact Self-direction combined with accountability for results