GFA GROUP - Chief Resident Engineer (international)

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Posted on:: 9 Jan, 2026
Application by:: 18 Jan, 2026
Project status:: Tender
Project title:: Zanzibar Water Security Project (KfW-funded)

Period of project:: 48 months
Duration of assignment:: 18 Expert Months, plus 12 Expert Months optional services (if activated), full time during construction supervision, part time during DNP
Country:: Tanzania
Workplace:: Zanzibar
Job code:: 40395

Project description

The overall objective of the Zanzibar Water Security Project is to improve water security, sanitation services, and water resources management / groundwater monitoring and modelling in Zanzibar in support of sustainable and climate-resilient development. The project supports the Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals in the implementation of priority investments and institutional measures across four components: (i) water supply (Component 1), (ii) water resources management (Component 2), (iii) sanitation and solid waste management (Component 3), and (iv) non-technical and institutional measures (Component 4).

The project covers the design, tendering, supervision, and institutional support of these components, with a particular focus on Components 1 and 3 as the main infrastructure investment areas.

GKW Consult (part of GFA GROUP, in lead) has formed a consortium with GFA Consulting Group GmbH.

Job description

The proposed Chief Resident Engineer will be responsible for the on-site management and supervision of construction works under Components 1 and 3 (water supply, sanitation and solid waste management) of the Zanzibar Water Security Project, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, FIDIC contract conditions, and applicable environmental, social, health and safety standards. The role includes oversight of contractors’ performance, supervision teams, measurements, and interim payment certificates.

The Chief Resident Engineer will support progress reporting, address technical and contractual issues during implementation, and coordinate closely with the Team Leader, the Employer, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality, and contract-compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

Professional experience:

15 years of international professional experience with construction projects preferably in the water supply and sanitation sector;
University degree in civil engineering, or equivalent;
Excellent command of oral and written English.

Project/task related experience:

Profound knowledge of FIDIC / conditions of contracts, etc.;
Project management for at least 4 projects (international experience) of similar nature in
contract management and construction supervision of water supply and sanitation projects.

Team leader experience:

Sound experience in project management of a team composed of international and national experts.

Local and regional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Your Application

Interested candidates are kindly invited to submit their CV and fee expectations via the “Apply for Job” button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

At GFA GROUP, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours. We look forward to getting to know you!

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