Vacant Position in CARE Indonesia-Banda Aceh-Water and Sanitation Senior Engineer

CARE International Indonesia, an international Non-Government Organization, is implementing Recovery Programme in the Tsunami hit areas of Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar . The programme aims to rehabilitate tsunami affected population of the two districts. CARE International Indonesiais presently seeking the following positions to be based in Banda Aceh:
WATER AND SANITATION SENIOR ENGINEER


MAIN PURPOSE:

The WATSAN Senior Engineer is to manage the implementation of the various Infrastructure Projects related to Water and Sanitation. This will include such tasks as supervising the Assistant watsan engineers and the watsan site supervisors. The Watsan Engineer shall also develop concept notes, Detailed Engineering Drawing, Bill of Quantities etc,. The position holder also ensures that the programs are well organized and the goals are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To work with CARE staff to discuss with stakeholders in the target villages to gather information to ensure an effective design that fits with local conditions.
2. To research effective designs in the Aceh context
3. To design construction details required.
4. To draw using AutoCAD the designed work and make revision following review by other engineering staff
5. To prepare technical specifications based on SHERE standard and Indonesia standards
6. To prepare the Bill of Quantities for each project
7. To provide an owner¢s estimate for the engineering work based on Indonesian standard analysis and government prices.
8. To assist in determining community contribution for the work
9. To provide technical explanations at pre-bid meetings and site visits including the documentation
10. To assist in review of tenders
11. To prepare and implement the construction monitoring plan for each village.
12. To lead and supervise the Infrastructure team and ensure that contractors implement and achieve project targets.
13. To raise awareness on technical water and sanitation options in the community
14. To develop a monthly report to the Project Manager on the progress made and potential problem.
15. Sign off on engineering document and drawing to indicate acceptable quality has been provided.


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor¢s degree in Water and Sanitation related field, Civil Engineering or any relevant background.
· Minimum 5 years of WATSAN work experience in Government or Non Government organizations.
· Good communications skills, including negotiation skills
· Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries
· Knowledge and experience in using various computer programs like Auto CAD, EPANET, Microsoft Office etc.,
· Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision
· Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and demonstrations
· Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in a cross cultural environment
· Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both the beneficiaries and team
· Ability to communicate in English, Indonesian and Achenese languages.


TERMS OF OFFER:

CARE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 200KB), with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and states the applied position in the email subject or on the left hand-side of the envelope.

Please submit your applications before January 27th, 2009 to
CARE International - Banda Aceh, Human Resources Unit to:

recruit_ba@careind.or.id

Application BOX-HRD CII
Jl. Soekarno Hatta Lr H. Binti No. 16, Lamteumen
Banda Aceh