Supply Chain Engineering Support

Core Responsibilities

1. BOQ Harmonization and Technical Review

Review, harmonize, and validate Bills of Quantities for 100+ facilities across health, TVET, and WASH sectors

Ensure consistency in technical specifications, quantities, and cost estimates across similar facility types

Identify discrepancies, anomalies, or missing elements in engineering documentation

Cross-check BOQ items against technical drawings and site assessment reports

Apply engineering judgment to flag potential design or cost estimation issues

2. Tender Documentation Support

Support preparation and compilation of tender documentation packages

Verify completeness of technical specifications, drawings, and scope of work

Organize and format technical annexes for tender packages

Maintain tracking systems for tender documentation status across multiple batches

Coordinate with field engineers to clarify technical requirements

3. Procurement Timeline and Documentation Management

Track procurement milestones and documentation requirements for batch-as-ready approach

Maintain systematic filing and version control for technical documents

Prepare status reports on procurement documentation readiness

Flag potential delays or bottlenecks in documentation preparation

Support coordination between technical teams and procurement officers

4. Technical Compliance and Quality Assurance

Review technical documentation for compliance with standards and AfDB requirements

Verify that engineering specifications align with sector-specific guidelines (health, TVET, WASH)

Check calculations for quantities, measurements, and cost estimates

Ensure consistency in uits of measurement and technical terminology

Document quality control checks and verification results

5. Data Management and Reporting

Compile and organize technical data for procurement budget tracking

Generate summary reports on BOQ status, cost estimates, and technical readiness

Support preparation of procurement-related sections for donor reports

Maintain databases of technical specifications and standard items across facilities

Provide ad hoc technical analysis and data extraction as requested

6. Coordination and Commuication

Liaise with field engineers, state coordinators, and technical specialists to clarify documentation

Participate in virtual coordination meetings regarding procurement technical requirements

Provide timely responses to queries on technical documentation

Support knowledge management by docum

enting lessons learned and best practices

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field

Professional engineering certification or licensure is an asset

Experience

Minimum 3 years experience in engineering, construction project management, or quantity surveying

Experience preparing, reviewing, or validating Bills of Quantities for infrastructure projects

Experience with procurement documentation or tender preparation in construction/infrastructure sector

Familiarity with health facility, education facility, or WASH infrastructure preferred

Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs, or development projects is an asset

Experience working in remote/virtual support roles advantageous

Technical Skills

Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications

Strong quantitative and analytical skills for BOQ review and cost estimation

Advanced MS Excel skills (formulas, data analysis, pivot tables)

Proficiency in MS Word and document management systems

Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD s

oftware is an asset

Languages

official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).