Technical Expert, Afghanistan

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi has been active in Afghanistan since 2002, implementing community development, rural reconstruction, skills building and health programs. Cesvi works in cooperation with the local communities to improve their livelihood, with particular focus on the most vulnerable groups, such as returnees, IDPs, landless labourers and female-headed households. Since 2009 our interventions are focused on Herat Province, with the financial support of the Italian Cooperation., and in close collaboration with local and national Authorities.

The two main sectors are income generating activities and support to the  DRR sector.

Cesvi will implement a project in collaboration with Intersos focusing on DRR in coordination with the relevant public authorities.  The activities under Cesvi responsibility are related to the creation of “safe schools” in Herat district, in collaboration with the Afghan Disaster Management Agency (ANDMA) and the Education Dept of Herat.

The expected result is: an increased awareness of the population on DRR/M and on safety. The activities foreseen are:

• Training of teachers on first emergency response, risks mitigation and sanitation and Hygiene
• Development of “Safe Schools” campaign in two pilot schools
• Development of brochure on safety and purchase of first aid kits

Structural rehabilitation of two pilot schools.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in December/January. It will last 3 months.

The incumbent will based mainly in Herat. Please note that short missions countrywide, for project identification and stakeholders relations, could be requested. The Technical Expert (TE) will be responsible for:

-       detailed planning and direct coordination of the above mentioned project activities, with the support of the local coordinator and staff, and

-       technical supervision.

The expected outputs from the TE are:

1. Teachers training: development of the training material, organization of the trainings, supervision of the courses, and conduction of ToTs.
2. Safe schools campaign: development of the material, support in organization of the campaigns.
3. Brochure on Safety: development of the technical contents.
4. School buildings: assessment of the needs, preparation of the technical documents, selection of the contractor, supervision of the works.

He/she will check and make sure the activities, under her/his responsibility, fulfil the scheduled objectives, especially:

a)    coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the activities,

b)    ensuring that such activities meet with the Country regulations and the donor’s guidelines,

c)     ensuring that the Organization’s procedures and regulations are accomplished (Security Manual, Overseas Offices Administration Manual, Logistics Manual, Visibility and Communication Manual).

He/She will collaborate, within the established deadlines, to the draft of the related project reports (activities planning, work progress and final reports) as requested by the donor and the Headquarters.

He/She will recognize and report any necessary variation, extension or revision of the original project.

The TE for all his/her tasks reports directly to the Asia Desk Officer (HQ) and works in close coordination and collaboration with Intersos PM, Cesvi CR and Cesvi Local PM. 

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or High School diploma with specialization in surveying or in construction (in this case minimum 5 years experience).

Previous experience in the field of buildings rehabilitation and specific knowledge of building safety (preferably in school buildings), including International/European standards

Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, to meet deadlines and keep the project’s files and documents

Good leadership, management, teamwork & interpersonal skills

Good communication skills with strong focus in donors’ relations

Fluency in written and spoken English and Italian

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Professional experience in developing countries

Creativity and capacity to think out of the box

Experience in education (adults or young)

Experience in project management and project identification

TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT: http://www.cesvi.org/35_2014-te-afgh