In accordance with directives received Program Engineer the Site Engineer will directly report to the Agency Engineer and the Agency Development Officer /Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of activities of program in an assigned area. Provided below are the key responsibilities of the Site Engineer.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assessment, design, quantities estimation, billing of Flood protection walls, Irrigation Channel, Drinking water supply schemes (hand pumps, tube wells, dug wells), sanitation and other community projects.
- Manage technical and engineering components related to the programs implemented in an agency including the management of contractors.
- Assist Agency Engineer in designing architectural and structural drawings as well as create bills of quantity, material specifications lists, and other technical documentation relating to infrastructure programming within FATA.
- Facilitate activities that assist government authorities to liaise with community leaders, individuals and groups to identify and prioritize community needs.
- Work with government and local authorities, leaders, individuals and groups to identify and implement selected community development projects.
- Identify appropriate mechanisms or vehicles to adapt structures and to tender bids from contractors or local labor.
- Assist Agency Engineer to negotiate contracts or agreements with contractors, and assist in administration of grants.
- Supervise projects in coordination with government or local technical personnel and in collaboration with the program technicians and provide regular reporting regarding the status of projects.
- Maintain records in accordance with program standards.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or Diploma/B Tech in civil engineering and extensive experience in post conflict environments, including management of infrastructure projects.
- A minimum of 4 years experience in the field of infrastructure planning and construction. Drive for results and effective resource management skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Understanding of complex social-political environments. Ability to work under extreme pressure, in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness. Flexibility and focus on processes and their improvements. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Stamina, determination, commitment and adaptability in the workplace are required.
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English; working knowledge of Pashtu, or other languages spoken in the region will be an advantage.