Field Engineer, Livelihood Project at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Engineer, Livelihood Project

Location: Yobe

Job Description

• The Field Engineer will be responsible for the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting on engineering project activities and administrative tasks in the assigned district.
• Supervise all district engineering staff in order to effectively implement planned projects.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Under the direct supervision of the FSL Program Manager and the Program Coordinator and in collaboration with the FSRB, Field Engineers, Project Officers, Field Officers and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, he/she will:

• Responsible for the daily implementation of project activities and progress at assigned work sites;
• Develop action plans for project implementation including all technical specifications for project implementation. In collaboration with the Program Manager;
• Design and supervise the technical implementation of construction and rehabilitation of boreholes, health Centers, roads, elderly house, schools, etc
• Develop and maintain good lines of communication and relationships with local authorities and the local community.
• Supervise and be responsible for, ensure that all technical aspects of project implementation are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner according to standard engineering methods.
• Regularly update project implementation plans to the Livelihood program manager with associated time lines.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed work plans and written records of engineering work undertaken in the project.
• Ensure a high degree of awareness regarding the security situation in the project area. Based upon this knowledge take adequate measures to ensure the safety of any and all org staff and equipment in the project location.
• Follow all org protocols and regulations according to guidance provided by the direct supervisor.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to the organization and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Support agronomists to make technical design of flat-bed solar driers, develop blue prints and support the building of mini storage bins and silos
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and assigned by the FSL Program Manager and Indirectly to the Program Coordinator.

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (B. S. from a four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering
• 2-5 years related experience and some supervisory experience; or equivalent training and experience. (Continuous studying and training in the job is required.)

Desired Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience in community small scheme constructions, preferable
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and beneficiaries of the projects.
• Well developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office products.

Essential:

• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online