South Sudan

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

The programs of INTERSOS in Sudan followed two essential directions. Primarily the movements of population between Chad and Darfur started with the crisis of 2004. On the other hand, the displacement that followed a North-South pattern during the crisis in South Sudan and the period post CPA
INTERSOS in now implementing in Sudan several humanitarian projects in partnership with UNHCR and UNICEF. Intersos' intervention deals with IDP Camps Management, Hygiene, Water & Sanitation, Education and Profiling in favor of the Sudanese population in a wide area of interventions where the mobility conditions are often difficult and uncomfortable. The projects carried out by Intersos in these areas are founded on a  community based approach. From the very beginning the targeted population was involved with direct participation in the process of rehabilitation. This approach aimed to facilitate and increase the sense of ownership by the population of the projects promoted by Intersos.  

INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in Sudan is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

JOB TITLE: Construction Expert

DUTY STATION: South Sudan

DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 5 months

STARTING DATE: 20 September 2010

ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The construction expert is responsible for all the technical aspects of INTERSOS reconstruction activities in the country. Specifically he/she is responsible to:
-    assessing the technical aspects of the project and supervise and monitor the technical worker
-    preparing technical documentation (bills of quantities and technical drawings) for the reconstruction
-    preparing the tender documentation and all relevant bidding procedures, according to INTERSOS and donors guidelines
-    supervision/monitoring of delivery of materials and reconstruction/rehabilitation works in the building site
-    Liaise with all the parties involved in the reconstruction/rehabilitation works.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
-    At least 3 year experience in the construction field, preferably in Sudan or in Africa.
-    Educational background in Architecture or civil Engineering.
-    Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors.
-    Good knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary.
-    Proven capabilities of management in multicultural and complex environments
-    comfortable with computer use.
-    leadership attitude;
-    problem solving and strategic planning capabilities.
-    Availability to move often through the Area of competence

Application should be submitted to:
massimo.dallolio@intersos.org

Deadline for application: 10.09.2009