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General Functions

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager, and in accordance with directives received from the Team Leader and Area Development Officer ADO, the Site Engineer will directly report to Area Engineer and also receive directions from the head of Technical Unit. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of activities of the program in an assigned area. Activities will include responding to the needs of the program for important, large scale and high visibility as well as small scale infrastructure projects throughout the project area. Provided below are the key responsibilities of the Site Engineer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. 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.
  2. Manage technical and engineering components related to the programs implemented in the district within including the management of contractors.
  3. Assist Area 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 Peshawar.
  4. Facilitate activities that assist government authorities to liaise with community leaders, individuals and groups to identify and prioritize community needs.
  5. Work with government and local authorities, leaders, individuals and groups to identify and implement selected community development projects.
  6. Identify appropriate mechanisms or vehicles to adapt structures and to tender bids from contractors or local labor.
  7. Assist Area Engineer to negotiate contracts or agreements with contractors, and assist in administration of grants.
  8. 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.
  9. Maintain records in accordance with program standards.
  10. 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 3 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.