Consultant Engineer
Job posted on 17 Jan, 2017
Apply before 23 Jan, 2017
REED Nepal
Details / requirements:
RURAL EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT (REED) NEPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Consultant Engineer
Report to: Engineer Project Manager (EPM)
Job Period: 4 months
Job location: Project sites of Solukhumbu
Grade:
Purpose
- To work in and among communities, develop understanding of improvement in quality education initiatives in REED Nepal working areas (Solukhumbu).
- To develop the understanding of relationship with REED staffs, community/local partners and district level government counterparts.
- To understand in working to sustain the project activities impact in the working district.
- To support EPM in field implementation and documentation process.
Key Objectives
To assist, implement and manage ongoing AHF/REED Solukhumbu Education Rebuild (ASER) Projects and Lower Solukhumbu Education Recovery and Rebuild (LSERR) project viz. the repair and rebuild of schools in lower Solukhumbu, which includes:
- To follow up standards, norms and guidelines of construction, repairs and retrofit of schools conforming Nepal National Building Code.
- To support EPM with technical design inputs with recommendation during implementation phase.
- To support implementation of Project Management Plan (PMP) for both ASER and LSERR conforming to the donors’ pro forma.
- To deliver the implementation phases of ASER and LSERR at the field:
- Research resources/materials availability as well as suppliers and finalize procurement procedures for School Construction Committees (SCC).
- Facilitate setting up field level School Construction Committee as per REED Nepal procurement policy and financial guidelines.
- Work closely with REED Nepal field Engineers on implementation supervision and monitoring.
- To support EPM and Engineering team on implementation of ASER and LSERR projects.
- To backstop field Engineers/supervisors on ASER and LSERR implementation plan to ensure donors pro forma requirements and follow it up by ensuring the necessary audits and monitoring take place.
- To ensure that each school construction committee (SSC) is following standard specifications and standard of construction by technical assessment, stake holder consultations (led by REED Nepal).
- To ensure and assure the proper financial management system and proper recoding system of ASER and LSSER projects.
The Consultant Engineer:
- Maintains “Work Schedule” of individual school site, facilitate communities on time overrun and report to EPM ensuring there is no cost and time implication.
- Monitors work progress of different activities of school sites coordinating with EPM and resolve problems that may arise at field.
- Reports and communicates to REED Nepal through EPM on the progress and issues arising of both ASER and LSERR construction projects.
- Prepares monthly and quarterly project status reports by analyzing and summarizing information and recommending actions.
- Ensures that Nepalese governments building and earthquake safety compliances are strictly followed.
- Ensures donors compliances on accountability, social audit, environmental impact, transparency, quality and corruption control are strictly adhered to.
- Finds out Environmental and Safety requirements further to construction activities at each site and support EPM to prepare Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with site specific recommendations.
- Explores environment related activities in the vicinity of project sites and report EPM.
- Supports EPM on documentation works of REED Nepal’s Engineering projects.
- Works closely with TTQEP trainers and District Coordinator for organizational harmonization and social mobilization to take necessary approval.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-Required
- Fully qualified in building and structural works with experience in remote mountain areas lacking motor able road access.
- Strong consulting, project management, technical knowledge, analysis, design skills, documentation and reporting skills, safety management and other compliances.
- He/she should have over two years of experiences of implementing and supervising community infrastructure works such as schools, community service centers, district offices etc.
- He/she should have over two years of experiences of conducting consultations and consensus building with a range of local stakeholders (local community based organizations, local government authorities, district authorities) for the construction of community infrastructure.
- He/she will be required to spend extensive periods in the field (100% field based).
- Willingness and ability to work under pressure within the set period of time.
- Ability to operate effectively and sensitively in the cultural context.
- Show commitment, openness and eagerness to learn/adapt the changes within the organization and its ethos, mission, vision.
- Excellent social, intercultural, communicative competence, coordination, highly motivated, energetic, innovative facilitation skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from recognized university and registered in Nepal Engineering Council.
Please apply within 10 days to info@reednepal.org
www.reednepal.org
Job Overview
Category | Consulting & Professional Services |
Openings | 1 |
Experience | 2+ years |
Education | B.E. in Civil |
Posted Date | 17 Jan, 2017 |
Apply Before | 23 Jan, 2017 |
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