Sub Engineer

Job posted on 19 May, 2015 Apply before 10 Jun, 2015
ACTED

ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Funded in 1994, it is an independent, private and not-for-profit organization that operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve.

Details / requirements:

ACTED

http://www.acted.org/

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Technical Officer - 3 Months (with possibility of extension)

DUTY STATION: Dhading/Sindupalchok

ACTED BACKGROUND:

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED is present in four continents and our teams intervene in 34 countries towards 8 million people, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. Key responsibilities : 

    1. Implementation of the project
    • Manage and implement the technical activities on the field;
    • Have a complete understanding of the project implemented;
    • Plan construction / rehabilitation activities according to project objectives time-frames and designs.
    • Supervise and provide guidance and technical support to other field teams;
    • Support and supervise daily skilled and unskilled workers / project volunteers and give them useful instruction regarding their work improvement, through coordination with the relevant skilled staff;
    • Providing technical guidance, training and support to individuals targeted by each project in line with the programme strategy and intended output[s];
    • Ensure on time completion of the tasks in line with BoQs and designs;
    • Report to the Civil Engineer on a daily basis about progress and challenges faced;
    • Liaising with programme staff of other ACTED teams to ensure that information is shared and that lessons learned are developed.
    • Directly fix and repair damaged installations or facilities.
    • Participate in the elaboration of designs and BoQs when required.
    • Support community mobilisers and village steering committees in the identification and verification of skilled labourers.
    • Supervise the unloading of the material on site as well as quality and quantity of the items

     

    1. Documentation
    • Fill, Check & control daily Workers attendance sheet on daily basis;
    • Ensure construction logbook and other documentation requested by the line manager is correctly completed.
    • Control that construction materials and tools are used properly, and complete waybills to accompany any movement of stock/tools between locations in the field / between the base and field.

     

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: 

Education and Work Experience: 

  • Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of professional work experience. 
  • Demonstrated professional work experience. 
  • DESSIRABLE; Experience working with a NGO.

Languages: Fluency in English and Nepali. 

Kindly apply if you meet the above criteria until the 10th June 2015 sending you CV with the subject "TECHNICAL OFFICER" to the email address: elisabet.sole@acted.org

ONLY SHORLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Overview

Category Engineer
Openings 3
Experience 2+ years
Education Diploma in Engineering
Posted Date 19 May, 2015
Apply Before 10 Jun, 2015
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