Environmental Health CAD Officer - Canadian Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on home construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2007. We are also implementing Livelihood and Environmental Health programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position based in Banda Aceh on a fixed term contract basis.

Environmental Health CAD Officer (Code: EHC0)

Job Purpose

To update and/or create AutoCAD versions of CRC library of technical drawings and provide AutoCAD training to EH and other program staff

Main Responsibilities

· Update existing Environmental Health CAD library

· Produce and maintain design drawings for Environmental Health projects

· Produce and maintain controlled catalogue of EH and other technical drawings

· Interact with EH engineers to accurately update and correct existing drawings

· Organize and deliver AutoCAD training for EH technical staff and other program staff as requested.

· Provide timely reports and up-to-date information on work progress

· Work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.

Competencies and skills required for the position

· Degree in technical field - Engineering, Architecture or Diploma in Drafting and Design

· Training in AutoCAD; Proficient in use of AutoCAD 2008

· Able to read and understand construction drawings

· Able to create produce AutoCAD drawings based on hand sketches

· Experience in drafting and design of of water and sanitation infrastructure including development of spring catchment systems, pipelines, wells (shallow wells and boreholes), latrines, septic systems, drainage.

· Analytical skills with the ability to learn quickly.

· Preferred >5 years work experience.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, Powerpoint

· Proficiency in using graphic design software an asset

· Experience with proposal writing, reporting, and managing budgets.

Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment. id@redcross. ca quoting the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb. Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered. Applications must be received by Friday, December 14, 2007.

Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.

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