Project Engineer - UMCOR

UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR)-NGO, Indonesia
Jalan Fatahillah No. 29, Geucu Iniem, Banda Raya
Banda Aceh


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UMCOR-NGO, Indonesia has a plan to provide water supply installations to communities in Nias Selatan, affected by the tsunami/earthquake of 2004. These communities have been left under-served and are subjected to water borne diseases. Hygiene and basic health promotion will also be addressed by UMCOR to improve personal hygiene and healthy behaviors with the aim of overall improved health for communities. The initiatives will lead to enhance productivity and reduce poverty.
To assist in the implementation of water supply in Nias Selatan, a Project Engineer will be employed. This is a full time position based in Nias Selatan. The duties and responsibilities are, not exhaustive, enumerated below:

1. The Project Engineer (PE) will work under the direct supervision of expatriate UMCOR Water Supply Project Manager (PM) and report to him on day-to-day activities and achievements;
2. The PE will supervise the construction work of water supply installations in the field;
3. The PE will work closely with community representatives and local government authorities, contractor’s field technical staff, and consultant’s representative.
4. The PE will study detailed working drawings of proposed water supply installations developed by the consultants;
5. The PE should review the design parameters considered by the consultant and their appropriateness and discuss with PM for any anomaly or proposed changes;
6. The PE will ensure that the finalized plans, materials and works comply with specifications and designs. For any inadvertent change to these designs prior consultation with the PM should be made so that the issues are resolved professionally and in a concerted manner;
7. The PE will inspect the survey work and workmanship;
8. The PE will supervise closely the pipeline tests, wash outs and disinfection;
9. Any other tasks as assigned by the PM and Head of Mission, UMCOR-NGO, Indonesia.
   

Academic qualifications and Experience desired:

• The PE should possess a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience in similar works, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering with 10 years of experience in similar works;
• Working experience in Nias or similar physical environments will be given preference.
  

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the UMCOR service rules/ manual for national staff. Interested Indonesian nationals are invited to apply with updated CV along with copies of academic and work references to:

Human Resource and Operations Manager UMCOR-NGO, Indonesia
Jalan Fatahillah No. 29, Geucu Iniem, Banda Raya,
Banda Aceh

or

email to: recruitment@umcor.or.id

at the latest 25 October 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.