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Site Engineer

World Vision International Afghanistan, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
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About World Vision International Afghanistan

Job Summary

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Provide management, design and technical oversight to the construction of different CFW infrastructural projects in Lal Sarjangle and Dawlatyar districts, Ghor province, Afghanistan.

Duties & Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the project Engineer in supervising of project staff and project activities in Lal Sarjangle and Dawlatyar District, Ghor Province for a CFW various construction projects.
• Supervise CFW beneficiary selection according to defined selection criteria.
• Supervision of CFW project activities, including supervision of construction supervisor, CFW attendance lists etc.
• Ensuring technical integrity of structures (culverts, wash culverts, road gravelling, short span bridge)
• Train site supervisors in all constructions matters.
• Monitor and instruct site supervisors based on different CFW projects design.
• Following in-depth assessments, looking not only at the technical aspect of the projects (e.g. Road gravelling, canal cleaning…etc), but also at social aspects, work in partnership with the communities.
• Supervise site supervisors about engineering and administrative procedures.
• Prepare monthly reports, which include progress against objectives, issues, concerns and plans for following period.
• Liaise with local authorities, always considering and upholding World Vision’s Core values and objectives
• Make all efforts to maintain a good working environment for colleagues, acknowledging the rule of safety first in order to prevent accidents.
• Reporting of project progress against objectives.
• Surveying for future projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Engineer.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Credentials:
• University degree in Civil Engineering.
Experience:
• 3-5 years experience in construction engineering.
• Experience in design and assessment of CFW projects
• Capacity building of field base staff.


Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to design and document projects.
• Must have good motivation skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with, government authorities, and suppliers.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes.
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
• Good organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Must display very good attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Submission Guideline

WV Afghanistan Next to Unicef Office, Unicef Ally, Walayat Street, and Amiriat Boulevard, Herat, Afghanistan. Phone +93 40224568 | Mobile:+93 797 467 060 | E-mail: wvi.org.recruitment@gmail.com

Note: Please write on your Application or subject of Email the Vacancy Number (WVI031) Otherwise your Application/CV will not be considered.

Functional Area

Construction

Countries

Post Date

Aug 30, 2010

Closing Date

Sep 06, 2010

Reference

WVI031

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

Fresh

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Gender

Male