Senior Field Engineer

Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V

Help-Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V. (meaning help for self-reliance), hereinafter Help, is a German based non-political, non-sectarian, non-governmental, non-profit making humanitarian organization founded in 1981. In line with its principle of assisting people towards self-reliance, Help works together with people in need, irrespective of their gender, age, political views or religious beliefs, by providing immediate aid in the aftermath of disasters and by making sustainable contributions to reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in all areas of life. Help’s underlying long-term objective is to reduce the vulnerability of communities to new conflicts or extreme natural disasters. People and the preservation of human dignity are the focus of everything Help does.

Details / requirements:

Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V. (hereinafter called as Help e.V.) is a German non-governmental organization providing worldwide humanitarian assistance and development aid since more than 30 years. Help e.V. has been part of the post-earthquake emergency response in Nepal and is implementing its assistance programme in Sindhupalchowk district supporting School Reconstruction, WASH, DRR and Livelihood Recovery. To this intent, the organization is seeking an efficient, motivated and well experienced candidate to fill the position of Senior Field Engineer.

Senior Field Engineer

Based in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk District

Duration of contract: 6 months with possibility of extension

Scope of the position: Under the direction of the Country Coordinator, the Senior Field Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and construction processes and management embedded in the project activities, including but not limited to, the reconstructions and rehabilitation of schools and water schemes, monitoring DRR and safe Building Sensitization trainings.

Main Responsibilities / Duties

  • Ensure quality conception, implementation and supervision of the construction project and ensure technical guidance and management of Help field technicians on a timely, effective and high quality manner.
  • Know perfectly, respect, and ensure strict compliance with the National Building Code and earthquake resistant techniques.
  • Prepare technical drawing, Bill of Quantities, cost estimates, technical specifications, final measurements,working method related for each projects.
  • Monitor, supervise and inspect construction sites ensuring compliance to construction standards and technical requirements
  • Prepare, organize and monitor trainings.
  • Ensure documentation of each activity and change (in case any).
  • Assure timely reporting on progress and challenges as per organization’s needs
  • Monitor construction works undertaken by contractors and/or partner agencies to ensure that the structures comply with quality standards and approved designs
  • Participate in relevant meetings with the local and district authorities, cluster meetings or other relevant technical groups at field level
  • Maintain regular communication with the Central Office and partner agencies.

Skills and qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 5 years of working experience. (Master’s Degree in Construction Management preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in design, cost estimate, site supervision of building’s construction projects,
  • Sound knowledge in earthquake resistant building construction techniques
  • Willing to work in humanitarian programmes and to travel to remote & difficult areas
  • Extensive experience in management of contractors, supervision of construction and infrastructure works, DRR and WASH.
  • Excellent knowledge on structural engineering calculations, construction cost estimate, bill of quantity and tender process. 
  • Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and AUTOCAD.
  • Working experience with international organization (preferably INGO’s).  
  • Ability to supervise a team to delegate the responsibility.
  • Flexibility, resourcefulness and good communication skills.
  • Strong written and spoken English skills report writing, presentation and inter personnel communication. 

NOTES:

This job description is not incorporated in the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder. The post-holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievement of the responsibilities in accordance with the performance review process.

Applications are invited from Nepali citizen and needed to apply with cover letter and their updated CV by 3 December 2017 via email in help.nep.hresource@gmail.com

Only the short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

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Posted Date 24 Nov, 2017
Apply Before 03 Dec, 2017
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