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Civil Engineer |
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Engineering |
| Total Positions: |
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1 |
| Job Location: |
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Jaccobabad |
| Gender: |
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Both |
| Minimum Education: |
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Bachelors |
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Degree Title:
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B.E Civil, B.Tech Civil |
| Career Level: |
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Officer |
| Minimum Experience: |
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3 Years year(s) |
| Required Travel: |
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75% |
| Salary Range: |
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PKR 50,000 to 60,000 per Month |
| Apply By: |
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Nov 19, 2014 |
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| Job Description: |
| Project Overview:
The Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development is currently implementing a project funded by United Nation to support vulnerable and affected population results through 2010 flood with the help of WASH interventions in district Jacobabad. The aim of the project is to help the flood affected population in their recovery through the implementation of WASH activities including construction of latrines, Hand pumps installation and rehabilitation,. to reduce incidence of mortality and morbidity. Assignment:
Under the overall supervision of Project Manager/Coordinator Civil Engineer is responsible for the implementation of Infrastructure, WASH relief and other rehabilitation activities. This includes project monitoring and the provision of technical guidance and implementation support to community partners and ACTED staff in technical and Relief interventions
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and guide ACTEDs technical interventions in the base. Ensure that planned activities are successfully implemented according to quality standards.
- Lead the Installation of lead Hand Pumps in District Jacobabad in the selected UCs.
- Construction of hand pumps pads soakage pits and drainage system for the existing hand pumps.
- Construction of Pour Flush Latrines in the selected UCs as per design
- Prepare Bills of Quantities and Designs as required by programmes.
- Liaise with the relevant Technical Working Group / Cluster and its participants/ partners.
General responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the programme team and coordination, determine the strategic direction of the programme in the short and medium term and map out activities, and contribute to the preparation of project proposals and budgets;
- Collaborate effectively with other line managers and the coordination team.
- Manage the programme team. Ensure that they are wholly involved in programme planning and direction.
- Collaborate with the Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) to assess need, monitor activities, and evaluate programme progress. Ensure that lessons learned in the course of implementation are integrated into the programme to ensure that it remains responsive and relevant.
- Provide input and regularly review all FLAT Follow-Up for ongoing programmes together with the relevant department manager and Programme Coordinator;
- Be alert to opportunities arising for learning, collaboration and partnership that may enhance programme quality and responsiveness.
- Provide relevant technical expertise/guidance to ensure that technical quality and standards are maintained during project implementation
- Identify and interact with existing WASH initiatives in the base, including UN, GOs and NGOs, and community initiatives.
- Develop and implement an exit strategy in collaboration with his/her team, AME unit and the Programme Coordinator.
- Report regularly (as requested) to the Project Coordinator, Area Coordinator and Country Director.
- Prepare and develop the Project Management tools (i.e. PMF, Logframe).
- Translate relevant documents or information during coordination visits.
- Develop team capacity at both the individual and group level by organising/ facilitating trainings internally or through specialist agencies / individuals.
- Work proactively to ensure that the projects are responsive and relevant to community needs.
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GeneralFunction
- Completion of Programme Filing for Completed Projects
- Commitment to Accountability to Communities
- Facilitation
Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries - The staff member is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner. Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies. This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.
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| Required Skills: |
Communication Skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Planning Skills
Good English Spoken Skills
Computer Skills
Note:
Minorities, people with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply. Candidates from local districts will be given preference.
Due to urgency the position may be filled earlier depending on the availability of suitable candidate before closing of the advertisement. |
| Company Information |
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Company Name: ACTED Pakistan
Company Description:
ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve.
ACTED has been present in Pakistan since 1993 with assistance ongoing presently in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The country programme comprises of four key pillars:
Pillar 1 – Humanitarian assistance – Through this component, ACTED supports the emergency and early recovery needs of communities following disasters. In recent years this has included support for communities affected by floods, earthquakes and the complex emergency;
Pillar 2 – Income generation and sustainable livelihoods – ACTED has extensive experience in this sector including market-oriented vocational trainings, basic skills development, as well as on and off-farm livelihood assistance;
Pillar 3 – Social cohesion and access to basic services – ACTED improves access to basic services through a range of measures including support for educational institutions, community infrastructure and local governance. Social cohesion is a key component to ensuring equitable service provision. ACTED’s interventions include the establishment of local representation bodies as well as supporting the rights of women, minorities and marginalized groups;
Pillar 4 – Environmental protection and community resilience – This pillar aims to mitigate some of the effects of recurrent disasters, climate change and environmental degradation. Interventions start at a household level, such as construction of fuel efficient
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