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General Functions

Under the overall supervision of the Program Manager and in accordance with directives received from the Team Leader/ADO and Program Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of activities of program in an assigned geographical 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 FATA. Provided below are the key responsibilities of the Agency Engineer.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Agency Engineer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Assessment, design, planning and execution of small and medium level infrastructure projects ( such as Flood protection walls, Irrigation Channel, Drinking water supply hand pumps, tube wells, dug wells),  sanitation and other community projects).
  2. Providing technical support to the program in designated geographical areas (Agency/F.R) of responsibility.
  3. Manage technical and engineering components related to program implemented in an agency within FATA including the management of contractors.
  4. Design architectural and structural drawings as well as create bills of quantity, material specifications lists, and other technical documentation relating to infrastructure programming within FATA.
  5. Maintain working relationships with local, district, provincial and regional governmental authorities and draw up, when required, Memorandum of Understanding with Municipal Governments, program-targeted government ministries and other potential partners.  In coordination with government authorities assist with the development of ministry-level action plans and facilitate program-targeted actions.
  6. Facilitate activities that assist government authorities to liaise with community leaders, individuals and groups to identify and prioritize community needs.
  7. Work with government and local authorities, leaders, individuals and groups to identify and implement selected community development projects.
  8. Attend meetings to discuss potential areas of mutual interest and benefit with program targeted municipal authorities, government ministries, local and international NGOs, and FATA communities.
  9. Monitor coordinating mechanisms for project implementation and reporting with local authorities, government ministries, UN Agencies and NGOs.
  10. Identify appropriate mechanisms or vehicles to adapt structures and to tender bids from contractors or local labor.
  11. Negotiate contracts or agreements with contractors, and assist in administration of grants.
  12. Supervise projects in coordination with local government technical personnel and in collaboration with program site engineers and provide regular reporting regarding the status of projects.
  13. Monitoring all phases of the construction process and taking the initiative to note  and point to contractors and their representative and staff, including labors, construction mistakes , flaws, omissions and other problems to the contractors and their staff and workers and ensure that mistakes are corrected immediately .
  14. Assist in the tracking of financial expenditure of all program funds in area of responsibility.
  15. Maintain records in accordance with program standards.
  16. Prepare reports regarding the progress of projects including financial reports.
  17. To review work plan and carry out the performance evaluation of Field engineers.
  18. To assist Team Leader in devising strategy and plans.
  19. Establish contact with appropriate partner agencies when basic or special needs be identified.
  20. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 Qualifications and Experience

  • University degree in engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineer with 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. Ability to supervise, direct, coach and mentor staff.  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.