Wednesday, February 15, 2006

NGO Vacancy in Aceh

Construction and Rehabilitation Officer, West Coast (Lamno & Ujung Rimba), Indonesia
Closing date: Sunday, 19 March 2006


International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Location city: West Coast (Lamno & Ujung Rimba)
Location country: Indonesia
Closing date: 19 Mar 2006
Job Description

Position: Construction and Rehabilitation Officer
Location: West Coast (Lamno and Ujung Rimba), Indonesia


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage the construction of field hospitals, clinics, schools and other community structures, primarily on the west coast of Aceh in areas destroyed by the tsunami. May also be called upon to manage the construction of buildings for use by IMC. Duties will include negotiation and cooperation with local government bodies, communities and other organizations involved in the international tsunami response. Will manage a team of local building professionals and skilled and unskilled laborers and will often be required to directly monitor construction work and, where necessary, oversee and train staff. Will be required to survey construction sites, draw construction plans for structures which must meet local regulations and take into account the requirement to resist the effects of continuing tectonic movement in the region and the high risk of major earthquakes. Will be required to budget projects accurately, be responsible for accurate and regular financial reporting and also manage any procurement of materials and tools undertaken directly by the construction department. Will produce monthly progress reports for the Country Director and weekly summary reports for the Field Project Manager. May be required to respond, in emergencies, to IMC tasks in other parts of Indonesia at short notice. Must be willing to work as part of a dedicated IMC team and take responsibility for tasks outside his/her specific job description when required. Must be prepared to live and work in basic and often remote areas and conditions.

Educatin and/or Experience Requirements:

- Suitable Civil Engineering and building qualifications
- Practical on-site construction and site management experience
- Practical experience of conducting site surveys and preparing building plans
- Experience of costing and procurement for construction projects
- Preferably with experience in emergency response and/or development projects
- Full driving license, including motorbike license, preferable
- Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia or Acehnese beneficial. English essential.
- A knowledge of bridge and road construction would be beneficial
- Must be physically fit
- Team player essential
Vacancies Contact
Please submit expression of interest via online application form at http://www.imcworldwide.org; Please reference ReliefWeb.

Reference Code: RW_6LZVZ2-85