Field Engineer

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Job Summary

Afghanistan Clean Energy Program (ACEP) Field Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

The Field Engineer is responsible for providing the following;
• The Field Engineer is responsible for conducting field assessments of a technical nature on existing micro-hydro power plants (MHPS) that need to be rehabilitated, or conducting site assessments for locations designated by ACEP for construction of an MHP;
• These technical MHP and site assessments will make up the bulk of the Field Engineer’s work and will include, but are not limited to the following components: assessing the current condition of MHP, identifying flaws or needed repairs in the MHP, determining output and number of those who could be serviced by the MHP, assessing transmission lines and poles and meters on homes, drafting Auto Cad diagrams of the MHP and surrounding villages, making cost estimations for rehabilitation, as well as making recommendations for repair. Site assessments would include a comprehensive technical review of the area to determine the feasibility of constructing an MHP on the designated site.
• The Field Engineer will lead rehabilitation efforts on various MHPs;
• The Field Engineer will provide technical advice and technical support to the designated community in close co-ordination with the relevant stakeholders;
• The Field Engineer will train the community in the requisite technical subject matter to ensure the successful implementation of the project and maintenance and operation of the MHP after completion;
• The Field Engineer is responsible for preparing the requisite reports as directed by the FIA NSP/CDLG Director;
• The Field Engineer will be proactive in identifying and recommending solutions technical and procedural problems regarding the particular MHPs;
• As necessary and when needed, the Field Engineer will support the targeted communities in preparing proposals or letters to present to various stakeholders;
• The Field Engineer will consult with FP engineers to ensure that technical difficulties related to the project implementation are resolved;
• The Field Engineer will inform the CDLG Director in the event that technical difficulties are encountered during assessments, rehabilitation, or trainings and recommend steps taken to resolve these difficulties;
• The Field Engineer will consult with the CDLG Director and request further training if needed;
• The Field Engineer will have routine meetings with the CDLG Director. If routine meetings are not feasible in person, then routine contacts will be held via e-mail or phone;
• The Field Engineer will be responsible for monitoring ongoing rehabilitation projects, to ensure that the project is being implemented properly as agreed between the relevant stakeholders;
• The Field Engineer will meet with the respective community on a timely basis to discuss the project progress, observe and listen to difficulties encountered and provide remedies for those difficulties;
• For rehabilitation projects, the Field Engineer will provide the CDLG Director with progress reports on a regular basis, according to the FIA ACEP reporting formats;
• Any and all related tasks, as determined by the FIA Country Director

Job Requirements

• Engineering degree;
• Minimum of three (3) years post graduate experience in electrical and/or civil engineering and community development projects;
• Strong computer skills; (MS Excel and MS Word);
• Strong Auto Cad diagram skills;
• Familiar with civil and electrical engineering project surveys and designs, cost estimation and PRA methodology;
• Must be familiar with the English language;
• Fluency in Pashto required;
• Fluency in Dari desirable;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver high quality outputs;
• Must be able to work well as part of a team and be sensitive to Afghan culture, especially when promoting the role of women within the community.

Submission Guideline

To be considered for the position, interested parties should forward a cover letter and a two page resume, which includes biographical data, detailed work experience and references. These documents should be sent to FIA Country Office Human Resources Department careers@flaginternational.com
Applicants should put FIA Field Engineer in the Subject Line of the e-mail. Those applications received without
Field Engineer in the subject line will not be reviewed. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend a further interview

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