Project Officer (Engineer)

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

Details / requirements:

Job Title: Project Officer (Engineer) for JRCS Programme

Classification Level: Grade 6

Organizational Unit / Duty Station: (Department / Zone Office / Delegation..... etc) Japanese Red Cross Society Kathmandu, Nepal

Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Project Advisor for JRCS Programme

Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable): N/A

Number of Direct Reports (if applicable): N/A

Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable): N/A

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization):

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization with 189 member National Societies. It is guided by its Strategy 2020 which voices our collective vision and determination to move forward in tackling the major challenges that confront humanity in the present decade. The Japanese Red Cross Society is one of the Partner societies dedicated to help in disaster situation in and around the world.

The devastating earthquake of 25th April, followed by major aftershock on 12th May, 2015 more than 600 health institutional infrastructures had shattered in the fourteen hard hit districts, e.g., Gorkha, Dhadhing, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Makawanpur, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Okhaldhunga and Sindhuli. Consequently, it has substantially disrupted health service delivery in those districts. It has been a challenge for the government to restore proper health services in the damaged health facilities. Soon after the great earthquake, in many locations, the government as well as relief aid agencies have provided temporary sheds, with short lifespan to resume the health service delivery. While these structures have proven to be very effective for immediate response, they cannot be relied on for long term service delivery and long term infrastructure solutions are required.

In this emergency situation, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has received financial support from Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) to construct as many as 20 Health Posts under the Melamchi Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) of Sindhupalchok district which is one of the severely affected by the great earthquake and thereafter aftershocks.

The JRCS is intending to offer a package of holistic approach in strengthening the health system by helping -i). to construct the health infrastructures (as many as 20 Health Posts), ii). need based basic heath equipment in these health posts and iii). software package (training/workshop, etc) for capacity building of the health personnel. The JRCS would like to ensure that these long term infrastructure solutions be quickly setup. By following the recently prepared guidelines by the MoHP, the Government of Nepal, consisting of a concise type design and specification for Health Posts and Primary Health Care Centres using pre-fabricated technology, JRCS would like to contribute in this connection through the collaboration with NRCS and in coordination with International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC).

The incumbent is responsible for all the technical matter related to the construction of health facilities in and around the Melamchi PHCC where JRCS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) had been based.

JOB PURPOSE

Although this position is focused on providing support through the Project in line with the NRCS requirementsã€the incumbent is considered as an integral part of the support system of Nepal Red Cross Society both in the assigned sector as well as the overall capacity building of the National Society. As such it is expected that the incumbent works closely and cooperatively with NRCS when called upon to support.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the key responsibilities of the incumbent as:

  • Under the supervision of JRCS Project Advisor, the Project Engineer will work closely with the NRCS focal points and provide technical inputs in preparation, implementation and monitoring of the project carried out by NRCS.
  • S/he will provide advice and recommendation on technical aspects of the construction project to Project Advisor and NRCS in the course of implementation.
  • S/he will provide technical advice and recommendation to NRCS in making sound contract with the construction companies so that to ensure high level of accountability of the project. 
  • S/he will be able for providing quality control of the submitted Bill of Quantity (BQ) of the proposed HP infrastructures/buildings.
  • S/he will be responsible in her/his capacity for ensuring and supporting NRCS in such a way that NRCS to fulfil all the procedural requirements to construct the HP building.
  • S/he will support NRCS in ensuring that all works done are carried out in conformity with the conditions of contract and specifications.
  • S/he will support NRCS in ensuring all the steps mentioned in the Standard Guidelines prepared by the MOHP to be taken before handing over the health facilities to the end users.
  • S/he will be responsible in her/his capacity for supporting NRCS to maintain regular reporting to JRCS.
  • S/he will be responsible for preparing monitoring missions and provide monthly progress report.
  • Not limited to the above mentioned points, s/he has to perform other responsibility as assigned by the Project Advisor.

Duties applicable to all Staff:

  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
  • Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Architect or equivalent from the Tribhuvan University (TU) or recognized by TU.

Experience:

  • The Project Engineer shall have at least a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in providing technical and civil engineering/architectural input for programs that are similar in nature in and outside Nepal.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • S/he must have proficiency in usage of computers and office software packages;
  • S/he has a good commend in use of AutoCad
  • S/he has knowledge and skill (good competency) in use of project control software, such as MS Project or equivalent.
  • Willingness and commitment to work in remote locations with busy workload under tough conditions;
  • Honest, reliable, practical and creative aptitude and able to identify, analyse and solve problems;
  • Willing to contribute and adhere to safety requirements; and
  • Adherence to the humanitarian principles, rules and regulations of the IFRC.

Languages:

  • Strong communication  skills both in written and spoken in Nepali & English
  • Competencies (to be filled in by HR)

Role Model Competencies: Accountability, Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism,

Collaboration: Teamwork

Achievement: Communication, Self-Managing performance

Commitment to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and seven principles

Overview

Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Salary Rs. 0 / Hour
Experience 5+ years
Education B.E. in Civil
Posted Date 27 Aug, 2015
Apply Before 05 Sep, 2015
City Kathmandu