This International Consultant company provides project and construction management services worldwide. They are currently seeking a Highways Team Leader for a Ring Road project in the Badghis Province, Afghanistan. The Project is financed by ADB and aims to upgrade a 233 kilometre section of the Ring Road between Andkhoy and Herat.

The work will be carried out under a single design-and-build civil works contract by the Contractor. The Project also includes a community outreach program to be designed and implemented by the civil works Contractor. Expected Input about 4 years starting as soon as possible. The site base will be at Qala-e-Now.

Qualifications and skills required:
University degree in Civil Engineering
Excellent command of English, both spoken and written
Computer literacy (MS Office applications)

Professional experience required:
Minimum 20 years of experience in road construction supervision
Experience in managing multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams on at least 3 similar assignments.
Shall be familiar with ADB regulations, requirements and practice.
Experience in similar countries is preferable.

The Team Leader must have a proven track record of successfully completing assignments of a similar nature including hands-on experience in maintaining records, advising with the day-to-day co-ordination of works, supervising and certifying construction in accordance with contract conditions, preparing various project reports and co-ordinating the review and update of designs and cost estimates as required.

Basic salary in US$ per month.
Mobilization and Demobilization airfare tickets to place of origin
30 calendar days paid leave per year
2 air fares to home destination per year
Accommodation on the Project Site in a camp facility operated and secured by the Project Contractor for use by the Company personnel
Local Transportation
Medical Insurance
The Company will arrange any necessary in-country documentation (e.g. residence visas / health checks / expert permits)
Business Travel Accident, Life Insurance will also be provided.

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