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

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Reporting Officer - ACTED Indonesia

"ACTED (Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development) is an international NGO founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris. ACTED provides relief to victims of conflict and natural disasters as well as local vulnerable populations. Its activities range from emergency relief to long-term development projects. In 2004, ACTED implemented 160 projects in seventeen countries in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

The 26 December 2004 tsunami caused numerous losses of lives and tremendous damage in Northern Sumatra and Aceh province in particular. ACTED responded to this disaster by launching emergency and post-emergency programs targeting IDPs, returnees and local vulnerable populations, with a focus on Meulaboh region, and more recently on Nias island. Current sectors of intervention are road project to connecting Moro'o sub district to Tugala Oyo sub district and livelihood project in Lahewa, Lahewa Timur, Afulu sub district and also in Meulaboh, NAD.

Now, ACTED is looking position for Reporting Officer,

Department : Reporting
Position : Reporting Officer

Person In charge : Reporting Manager
Location : Indonesia

Starting : 01 May 2009
Duration : 6 months renewable

Responsibilities:

The Reporting officer ensures the production of timely reports for the Reporting/AMEU Manager as well as the Country Director.

He/she assists the Reporting Manager as well as the Country Director in developing a country communications strategy, both internal and external.
He/She is in charge of maintaining an in-depth insight on donors and other stakeholders strategies, activities and opportunities in-country, in line with ACTED's overall programme strategy.

Reporting Officer responsibilities are include:

1. Ensuring the Production of Timely, Accurate and Analytical Reports for the Reporting Manager

- Understand and disseminate Donors guidelines ;

- Liaise regularly with Area Coordinators, Programme Managers and technical staff to ensure the production of quality reports across areas and across Donors;

- Work in close relation with AME Department to develop and incorporate more solid monitoring and evaluation components in reports;

- Work in close relation with Finances Department to ensure greater coherence between financial and narrative reports, and ensure steady cash inflow based on the timeliness and quality of report submissions.

2. Developing Internal Coordination and Communication mechanisms

- In relation with the Reporting Manager, ensure that all meetings are held and documented (capital coordination meetings, area coordination meetings, weekly base meetings, monthly programming board meetings, quarterly country coordination meetings);

- Ensure in particular that reporting guidelines, formats, philosophy,deadlines for each project and donor is communicated clearly and standardized across the country for new and on-going projects;

- Follow-up meetings at the field level and/or in the capital, between the bases and between the Country Managers;

- Draft agenda and minutes of country-wide meetings.

3. Developing an External Communication Strategy

- Participate in ACTED Global communication strategy by providing regular informal updates on projects, by sending pictures and articles on projects progress and/or specific events for ACTED Newsletter and Annual Report.

- Identifying sources of funding for a more cohesive public information strategy in-country.

- Define the main target groups, activities, resources and partnerships needed, by notably maintaining a high level of information and understanding of donors strategy and possible partnerships

- Ensure continuum of PR activities, updating project-specific and regional fact sheets and documenting publications featuring ACTED in the media ;

- Provide ACTED Global with full information on projects whenever needed.

4. Assisting the Reporting Manager in developing project proposals, addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalysing actions on specific projects or components of projects

Qualification:

Reporting Officer will be appraised on his/her demonstration of the qualities and competencies listed below as well as from carrying out of his/her over all duties.

* Diplomacy is required for all interactions. This includes following the chain of command and never circumventing the program and AME managers'authority in terms of advising, reporting, and the like.
* Good command of computer, including Spreadsheet, Word. In case other software are needed to be used but unknown to him/her, the Database Entry Officer should have the capacity to learn them quickly, with the support of the Database Manager
* Honesty, forthrightness, and clear reporting are absolutely necessary.
* Have previous experiences in journalism will be an advantage.
* Willingness to learn is imperative.
* Good organizational and communication skills with donors,international nongovernmental organization, Indonesia Government and the community.
* Very good command in English both spoken and written.

Benefit Package:

* Salary starting from IDR 7.000.000,- depending on experiences.
* Jamsostek

For people from outside intervention area :

- Free Housing

- IDR 300.000,- for food allowances

- Flight return ticket when the first and the last joint with ACTED

- Flight ticket every 6 months

Please submit Your application letter and CV to
nias.administration @acted.org.

Closing date : 24/April/2009

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