Civil Engineer (Full time)
Job Description
Title: Civil Engineer (Full time)
Company Name: HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ The candidate must have the following educational degree:
∎ BSc in Civil Engineering
∎ Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Contract duration - 2 months and will possible renewal for up to 6 additional months subject to funding availability
∎ Line Management: The Civil Engineer will report to and operate under the guidance of the Project Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Supporting Project manager in management and oversight of DRR construction activities in the camps
∎ Lead the assessment of camp sites requiring DRR works, feasibility and environmental impact studies of sites, and development of technical designs for construction or rehabilitation schemes and development of project work plans and work schedules for selected sites;
∎ Undertake preliminary BoQs, and detailed designs of DRR schemes (including drawings, work plans, material estimations, cost estimations, and technical specifications for required materials and labor) for schemes including retentions walls, stairways, footbridges, walkways and drainage
∎ Working with the construction team and using local laborers to construct infrastructure within camp settings;
∎ Quality assurance of works during design and construction process
∎ Quality assurance of construction materials and laborers to ensure compliance with specifications and relevant national/international design standards
∎ Establish health safety and environmental plan in accordance with WFP guidelines and other international standards
∎ Prepare project handover documentation including workforce records, and material lists for project close out
∎ Liaise with project stakeholders including Helvetas Site Management teams, Camp In Charge, other agencies, government counterparts, UN agencies, etc. Close coordination with WFP engineering staff when required
∎ Undertaking rapid assessments as required for emergency events (monsoon rains, cyclones, etc.);
∎ Working with the construction and CfW team and directly overseeing Construction supervisors across multiple camps
Additional Requirements:
∎ The main criteria used in the selection of the Civil Enginner are the following:
∎ Fluent in English and Bangla (spoken and written) - Chittagong dialect is a must
∎ Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a similar position - preferably within NGOs
∎ Previous experience in any of the following construction projects: slope stabilization (retaining/protection wall), infrastructure repair and construction of drainage schemes, basic bridge design and repair, desilting of drainage
∎ Previous experience in management of technical teams
∎ Experience with Autocad
∎ Proficiency in using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) essential
∎ Should have knowledge on humanitarian principals and attitude to work in Refugee Camps
∎ Experience in previous implementation of CfW based construction projects is an added advantage
∎ Code of Conduct
∎ The Civil Engineer is required to abide by and observe:
∎ NGO's child protection policy
∎ NGO's code of conduct
∎ NGO's anti-terrorism policy
∎ NGO's Data Protection policy
∎ Non-discrimination
∎ Transparency, integrity and accountability
∎ Good will and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
∎ Cooperative attitude in the interaction with the NGO's staff and the site population
∎ Confidentiality
Salary:
∎ Salaries will be based on qualifications and experience with a range between 90,000 -100,000 BDT per month.
Application Deadline: 20 Oct 2020
Company Information:
∎ 15 Oct 2020
∎ HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Bangladesh
Category: Engineer/Architect
