About GIZ

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Liberia, the GIZ has been working since 1963 in the following areas: Employment promotion and agriculture, strengthening the health care system, resource governance and sustainable energy access.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Women’s perspectives are vital to our success.
• Benefit from family-friendly policies

BACKGROUND

Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With around 250 staff, the GIZ African Union support programmes cooperate with the AU Commission (AUC) and the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 40 member states. The Africa InCORE (Integrated Corridors for Economic Growth in Africa) programme strengthens AU stakeholders in realising the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) by supporting integrated corridor planning, infrastructure project preparation and investment mobilisation in transport, energy, ICT and industrial infrastructure across key corridors. Under an EU co-financing, Africa InCORE supports the Government of Liberia to upgrade Roberts International Airport (RIA) to enhance safe and secure air connectivity.

For the implementation of this action, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, Aviation Liberia Action (Africa InCORE), the position holder provides technical expertise in civil engineering, airport infrastructure and aviation to support the timely, quality-assured and compliant implementation of activities related to the upgrading of RIA. The position holder supports technical planning and design review, construction supervision, contractor and consultant management, compliance with applicable aviation standards and regulations, and coordination with the relevant authorities, airport operator and other stakeholders.

TASKSEngineering Support and Construction Supervision

• Provide technical advice on civil engineering and airport infrastructure, including review of designs, specifications, BoQs, technical reports and work plans.
• Assess technical solutions for quality, safety, constructability, cost-effectiveness and compliance with applicable standards and identify technical risks and provide recommendations for their mitigation.
• Monitor construction and infrastructure works through site inspections, progress monitoring and quality assurance.
• Monitor compliance with approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements and airport operational constraints.

Aviation Standards, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure that infrastructure activities take account of airport safety, security and operational continuity and comply with applicable national regulations and relevant ICAO standards.
• Support coordination with aviation authorities and the airport operator on technical and operational requirements.

Technical Stakeholder and Interface Management

• Coordinate technical interfaces between the project team, Government of Liberia, aviation authorities, airport operator, consultants and contractors.
• Facilitate technical coordination meetings and document decisions, responsibilities and follow-up actions.
• Provide clear technical briefings and recommendations to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.

Procurement and Contract Management – Technical Support

• Provide technical input to ToRs, technical specifications, BoQs and evaluation criteria for infrastructure and aviation-related procurements.
• Support technical evaluation of bids and monitor contractor and consultant performance against contractual requirements.
• Provide technical input on progress claims, variations, extensions of time and other contractrelated matters.
• Support technical approvals, permits and clearances required for construction and infrastructure activities.

Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

• Prepare technical briefing materials, presentations and documentation and ensure follow-up of agreed actions.
• Provide technical inputs to project monitoring, results-based management, risk management and donor reporting.
• Support technical missions and visits by GIZ, EU, Government of Liberia and other partners.
• Promote gender and inclusion, environmental sustainability and climate-resilient approaches in relevant infrastructure activities.
• Ensure compliance with GIZ, EU and applicable national requirements, including occupational health and safety and environmental and social safeguards.
• Perform other technical and project-related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Airport Management, or a related field.
• Additional qualification in aviation, airport infrastructure or project management is an advantage.

Professional experience

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure development and/or construction supervision.
• Proven experience in airport infrastructure and aviation, preferably involving construction or rehabilitation projects.
• Experience with contractor/consultant supervision, technical quality assurance and contract management.
• Experience working with government authorities, airport operators and international contractors/consultants.
• Good knowledge of airport infrastructure, operations, safety and applicable aviation standards, including ICAO SARPs.
• Experience in international development cooperation and/or EU/GIZ-funded projects is an advantage.

Other Knowledge, Additional Competences

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to translate technical issues into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to undertake regular site visits and work in an operational airport/construction environment.
• Professional integrity, intercultural competence and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Digital literacy: MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint/Teams; confident with document management and action tracking tools.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applicants should submit ONLY a Motivation Letter, CV (max. 3 pages), Relevant Certificates and contacts of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be addressed to:

Human Resources Specialist

GIZ Sierra Leone & Liberia Country Office

The Valley Residence

E-mail: recruitmentsl@giz.de

Subject Line: “Civil Engineer and Aviation Specialist”

Closing date for application: 30.10.2026

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.