JOB VACANCY: Construction Engineer. (1 vacancy)
AVSI Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with headquarters in Italy. Its mission is to support human development in developing countries according to the social teaching of the Catholic Church: recognizing the uniqueness of each person, who as such cannot be reduced to a number within an anonymous category such as “the poor, the sick, the disabled”. Furthermore, every person and every community represent a resource, regardless of their vulnerability. This is why AVSI works to help people in becoming aware of their own value and dignity. AVSI is operating in South Sudan since 2005, implementing medium to long-term sustainable health, education, water & sanitation, food security and emergency relief programmes.
The organisation is now seeking to recruit suitable qualified South Sudanese national for the position of Construction Engineer
Duty Station: Torit and Ikotos Counties, Eastern Equatoria.
Job purpose:
The purpose of this position is to monitor and provide technical support to ensure that all the identified construction works and borehole interventions in Torit and Ikotos County are done according to the agreed design and quality standards.
Main duties & responsibilities
• Perform technical assessments and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), general Specifications and Drawings for the construction and rehabilitation of buildings, related infrastructure and equipment;
• Develop detailed construction plans to ensure that the implementation of the project construction works are carried out in the most effective and expeditious manner;
• Assist the programme support units in the preparation of the tender documents (ITB) and undertake the technical evaluation and participate in the tender evaluations;
• Supervise, monitor and provide technical inputs on the construction and rehabilitation works in progress,
• Submit a progress report after the completion of each field visit or as required by the Project Manager
• Perform the technical acceptance procedures on completed works in coordination with the contracted construction firm.
• Perform any other project related duties as requested by the Project Manager/Area Team leader
Person Specification
• Diploma in civil engineering
• At least three years relevant experience in construction and rehabilitation works
• Proven sketching and drawing skills. Knowledge of computer operation skills is essential.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in a rural environment
• Ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication and written communication skills;
First & second supervisors:
Project Manager & Area Team Leader
Attitudes
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Flexibility
• Respect when dealing with others.
• Presentable, outgoing with a pleasant character
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AVSI.
How to Apply:
Applications should include updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copy of your National ID and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience. The above documents can only be submitted through email to [email protected]/[email protected]
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS May 5th 2016
Due to the urgency of these roles, AVSI reserves the right to shortlist applications prior to the closing date.