Job Vacancy

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Vacancy Notice
Project Engineer

World Concern is an international non-governmental, nonprofit organization serving rural communities in Myanmar since 1996 and focuses its activities on capacity building for rural development. World Concern is currently seeking a motivated, experienced and dedicated candidate for the World Concern Relief Project for the following positions.

Job Title/Specialty: Project Engineer
No. Position: 1
Reports to: Housing & Infrastructure Coordinator

Issue date: August 12, 2008
Application deadline: August 20, 2008
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Lapputa
Duration of the contract: 5 months

Job Description: Project Engineer (Housing & Infrastructure)
Role statement: To provide technical support, supervise and monitor the construction of houses, safe buildings and all other works related as instructed by the Housing and Infrastructure Coordinator. As much as possible to work and live as an example of God's love and care for all people.
A. Specific Responsibilities:

1. To prepare the bill of materials, cost estimates and program schedule of a particular construction project or house repair under the WC Relief and Rehabilitation program.
2. To facilitate the necessary permits and clearances required whether from the government or partner group of a construction project or house repairs under the WC Relief and Rehabilitation program.
3. To facilitate the logistics involved - particularly of the construction materials and labor necessary for the implementation of a construction project or house repairs under the WC Relief and Rehabilitation program.
4. To facilitate the coordination between partner groups of a particular construction project or house repairs, necessary to complete the project - as per plan and as scheduled under the WC Relief and Rehabilitation program.
5. To provide over-all supervision and monitoring of a construction project or house repairs under the WC Relief and Rehabilitation program.
6. To prepare weekly accomplishment reports of a construction project or house repairs and consolidate with the weekly financial report.
7. To provide the technical assistance in any other work related to general construction under the WC Relief and Rehabilitation program.

Administrative and Accounting Support:
1. To be responsible for the disbursements of petty cash provided for a particular construction project or house repairs.
2. To facilitate requests for purchase and payments, and any other expenses incurred at the project site of a particular construction project or house repairs under the Housing and Infrastructure Sector.

Networking and Coordinating:
1. Develop a strong relationship with local partners, INGO / UN agencies Administration and Logistics group which activities are being implemented in Myanmar.
2. Develop, strong relationships with, and cooperate with Government offices, local organizations.

B. The applicant should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
* At least 3-5 years experience in Mass Housing or General Construction
* Good communication skills (Myanmar & English).
* Good working knowledge and skill on computer (AUTOCAD is a plus)
* Possession of valid driving license is an advantage.
* Able to adapt under stressful situations (yet retain flexibility and positively)
* Able to coach, delegate and monitor the work of others and develop their skills
* Able to plan and manage a variety of activities, setting appropriate priorities
* Able to work in a team as well as independently
* Willing to work outside of Yangon (for Yangon applicants)
* Preferred: Resident of Lapputa

Behavioral Expectations:
1. Model behavior that reflects a commitment to initiating and satisfactorily completing all tasks within agreed expectations.
2. Model behavior that reflects positive Christian values and a holistic, participatory, sustainable approach to development, and behavior that is sensitive to local conditions and culture and the expectations of local leaders.
3. Model behavior that facilitates the inclusion of marginalized members of the community in project activities.
4. Model leadership behavior that promotes teamwork and supports all team members as equals, reflecting God’s love as inclusive and non-judgmental.
5. Assure actions are sensitive to the concerns of various parties, trying to develop trust and a long-term perspective where possible.
6. Model scrupulous honesty and careful stewardship of financial and other resources.
7. Commitment to learn. Open to change and to try new things. Demonstrated initiative, creativity and self-motivation. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development.
8. Service to clients and other members of the team and help others to learn and grow. Able to consider other's needs and points of view as well as their own. But can be firm when needed.

Application process: Interested candidates must fill up World Concern’s application form, and attach relevant supportive documents and submit back to the following addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: Application submitted without these details WILL NOT be processed.

World Concern Country Office
11(A), Shwe Taung Gya Ward 2;
Kabar Aye Pagoda Road
Bahan Township, Yangon
Tel: (01) 549 760, 557 471

World Concern Relief Office
10/A, Maharsi Thar Tha Na Yeik Thar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: (01) 548294

Email: wcm@myanmar.com.mm, wcm-hr@myanmar.com.mm