Social Impact
Road/Pavement Engineer, MCC Malawi Accelerated Growth Corridors Project, Malawi
Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Proposal Objective:
SI is bidding on a proposal funded through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Malawi Compact to conduct the Accelerated Growth Corridors Project (AGC) Evaluation. The AGC Project aims to reduce the barriers between farm and market by improving road conditions, encouraging a more transparent and competitive business environment for transporters, and addressing first mile transportation challenges for smallholder farmers. The project will support policy and institutional reforms to enable better road planning and maintenance of AGCs and associated infrastructure, as well as safer conditions for women to move and conduct economic activity along the corridors. The period of performance is anticipated to be between 5-9 years.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Road/Pavement Engineer to support the evaluation of the MCC Malawi Compact and provide subject matter expertise and analysis in road/pavement engineering.
Position is contingent upon the award of the contract to Social Impact. Anticipated award date in April 2025. Level of effort is to be determined.
Please submit your CV in English for best consideration of your candidacy. CVs must not exceed a maximum of 10 pages.
Responsibilities:
- Review and confirm planned design and implementation, particularly as it pertains to road condition, pavement quality, and International Roughness Index (IRI).
- Contribute to deliverables at all phases of the evaluation, including evaluation design, data collection, analysis and reporting as requested by the Team Leader. Responsible for executing data collection related to road and pavement quality and IRI.
- Participate in client and stakeholder communication and presentations, and interface with program implementers as requested by the TL/TSE.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, engineering, statistics, or another field directly relevant to the evaluation.
- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in road projects, including but not limited to feasibility and design studies, and quality assurance measurements including evaluation of road and pavement quality, roughness and survey condition, and IRI.
- Excellent written and spoke English.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Experience conducting key informant interviews
- Experience in road/pavement engineering in Malawi or the surrounding region highly preferred
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com.
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.