Engineer for Rural Infrastructure

Scarce resources, religious conflict and disputed tribal boundaries threaten peaceful progress in Ethiopia's south. Mercy Corps is equipping hundreds of Ethiopians, from simple farmers to government officials, with the tools to defuse conflicts before they turn violent. In rural areas, we're helping herders build better lives by supporting efforts to make their precious livestock more resilient to drought and disease, and by helping diversify their income streams.

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EXTERNAL/ internal VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps is an international humanitarian organization operating in the Emergency Response, Health and Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Sustainable Peace and Development, Economic Development, Livelihoods and Capacity Building and similar sectors in the regions of Somali, Oromiya, Addis Ababa and SNNP. Through the principles of Accountability, Participation and Peaceful Change Mercy Corps works with communities, public, and private sectors to implement relief and development Interventions.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to applicants personal inquiries are not permitted.

Only candidates that are short listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 05th September 2011/ 4:00 PM Please send applications and credentials to the following address:

Mercy Corps Recruiter

P.O. Box: 14319.

Addis Ababa

POSITION: ENGINEER FOR RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

DUTY STATION: JIJIGA (FREQUENT FIELD VISITS TO THE PROJECT SITES)

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Revitalizing Agricultural/Pastoral Incomes and New Markets program (RAIN) is a 3 year strategic intervention in the Somali and Oromia Regions led by the NGO Mercy Corps. Targeting vulnerable and food insecure households, RAIN’s three main objectives are to (1) promote efficient market-based business solutions, local economic development, and economic integration, (2) improve preparedness, and (3) prevent food insecurity through strengthened and diversified livelihoods.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineer for Rural Infrastructure will primarily give professional support for the construction and rehabilitation of community infrastructure in all operational areas of the RAIN program (East Hararghe and Somali Region). Infrastructure includes market hubs, water and sanitation rehabilitation work and other construction related activities required by the community. S/he will coordinate all aspects of infrastructure development including preparation of designs, specifications and material requirements. S/he will provide advice to local contractors, conduct monitoring and supervision of the operational sites in compliance with Ethiopian code and build the capacity of Mercy Corps staff in contract management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University first degree in civil engineering, building, architecture or other relevant technical areas.

• Minimum two years of experience in the field of design, engineering and construction supervisions preferably in rural infrastructure development.

• Good technical knowledge of construction methods, sequence of events, PERT, progress and safe completion of individual and multiple project sites.

• Experience in supervision and monitoring schedules for multiple, simultaneous projects.

• Experience in use of Microsoft Windows tools, MS Word, AutoCAD and engineering soft ware

• Fluency in English, Amharic and Somali language both written and oral is requirement.

• Ability to work under a multi-disciplinary team/approach

• Commitment to frequent field travel to remote areas

• Good understanding of development issues with emphasis on participation and sustainability

•  Excellent report writing skills.

• Patience and understanding at working with local contractors and community groups.

• Able to work independently and show initiative 

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