The Regional Program Office of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Liberia is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland. SDC carries out international development cooperation activities and is responsible for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation. SDC’s programme in Liberia aims to help the country make the transition from recovery to development. It focuses on health,
nutrition, water and regional aspects. For the support of its new project which focuses on the physical rehabilitation of swamps’ irrigation systems in Lofa and Nimba Counties.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Manages and leads the Construction Unit of the project;
• Conducts feasibility studies for the rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and other related construction activities (weirs and dams, small bridges, road improvements, fish ponds, domestic water supplies);
• Prepares designs and lay-outs, statically and hydraulic calculations as well as cost estimates for the above activities;
• Prepares bills of quantities for the tendering of work components to local contractors, evaluates offers submitted by contractors;
• Elaborates standard designs and costs per unit based on the best practices;
• Establishes contacts and coordinates with line agencies and beneficiaries;
• Prepares and conducts various trainings, and contributes to capacity building;
• Provides technical support to partner organizations;
• Regularly controls overall work progress and assures cost controls.
JOB REQUIREMENT:
• Master or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent background;
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in rural construction works and hydraulic engineering with practical knowhow in construction;
• Very good capacities in designing and conducting trainings for technical staff of partner agencies, qualified construction workers and farmers.
APPLICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESS TO:
Application Procedure:
• Applications should include copies of certificates and recommendation letter/certificates;
• All documents will remain the property of SDC and will not be returned;
• Only candidates with all qualifications will be pre-selected;
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted;
• Start of employment: As soon as possible.
Send a personnel hand written cover letter indicating your experience compared to the qualifications with a computer typed, complete CV addressed to:
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Head of Finance & Administration
Tubman Blvd., adjc. To Lonestar Cell
Congo Town, Monrovia
Or send your CV to daniel.zollinger@sdc.net
Application Deadline: January 20, 2012