Site Engineering Officer (SE) - MRED

General Position Summary

Site Engineer will support DRR team and  responsible for planning, surveying, preparing design and estimates and drawing of various civil engineering projects for structural mitigation, developing project implementation strategies, ensuring quality/quantity of construction materials, supervising infrastructure projects, and coordinating with community/contractors, program teams and key stakeholders (i.e. DPTs and Government).  Site Engineer together with the DRR team will provide overall technical input and ensure pre-determined quality engineering standards are met during and at the end of each project.

This position will be based in Palu in Central Sulawesi with regular visit to the field in the target villages where the environment is largely stable but the living conditions may be rudimentary.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist DRR team to arrange, facilitate and conduct feasibility studies, surveys and need assessments, as required for the ongoing Mitigation need assessment, planning, and design in selected communities and areas;
• Assist DRR team to prepare project designs, estimates and drawings as required, including a list of materials & labor, technical specifications needed, contract documents and project implementation plans;
• Based on the complexity of design or magnitude of the project, Site Engineer will assist DRR team on deciding if the project should managed by a qualified contractor or through a community managed process;
• Assist the DRR Field Assistance team to review and finalize each construction supervision check list;
• Assist the DRR Field Assistance team to interview skilled construction workers and community contractors that are select by KSB;
• Ensure quality of construction materials during the procurement process; check quality/quantity of materials delivered to warehouse or onsite;
• Assist the DRR Field Assistance to conduct regular monitoring and supervision of all aspects of construction projects, assist in the selection of workers, contractors, or service providers; prepare monitoring checklists for use by program teams and/or KSB;
• Verify and recommend a payment/progress certificate of a project;
• Ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation;
• Assist the DRR Field Assistant to maintain a quality control of material and equipment continuously;
• Make log book of supplies and materials on site; prepare site visit and monitoring reports, make recommendations for improvement of implementation as needed;
• Assist the DRR Team and the procurement team by providing all technical specifications needed for preparing tenders, in addition to assisting the procurement team by reviewing the technical profiles from contractors;
• Provide advice on the official handing over of projects to communities/KSB/Head of Village;
• Maintain contact with relevant government departments on Mercy Corps activities and gather information on relevant government norms and standards; assist in process of getting approval from relevant departments for Mercy Corps projects and advise program teams on what paperwork should obtained for construction;
• Report all progress of construction works to DRR Coordinator and Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering or relevant engineering experience with minimum of 3 years relevant experience;
• Should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with community members, contractors and labors;
• Relevant training in construction technology preferred;
• Satisfactory level of written & spoken in English and local language;
• Computer skills in Word, Excel and AutoCad are required;
• Minimum 3 years of design and construction supervision experience in the field;
• Experience in implementing community – based projects, including infrastructure;
• Area knowledge of Sigi District.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesia is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesua is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesia team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

How to Apply

Please send your CV together with the form on this link with the subject: “Position_MRED_Your Name” to hrd@id.mercycorps.org .

The vacancy will be closed on 01 June 2021 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.

Thank You,

Human Resources Department

Yayasan Mercy Corps Indonesia