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ASSISTANT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 19 November 2007 |
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ASSISTANT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER
The Australian Government with the support of AusAID is implementing
the Nias Reconstruction Program (NRP). The program is located in South
Nias with an office in Teluk Dalam. The goal of the project is to
empower communities, particularly in needy villages, to take a leading role
in building or rehabilitating community infrastructure, and build
sub-district government offices that were destroyed by the earthquake and
tsunami in 2005. This is to be achieved by developing the capacity of
rural human resources and institutions, working closely with the local
government, and providing small grants to villages.
Coffey International Development, the NRP Managing Contractor, requires
an Assistant Infrastructure Manager. The specific position
requirements are as follows:
Reports to: Infrastructure Manager
Coordination: Governance
Coordinator/Facilitator, Finance Manager, Office Manager, Procurement Officer
Supervisory roles: Consultants/sub-contractors
Counterparts: Sub-district, and district levels
of local government, including related technical agencies, and
sub-contractors
Other stakeholders: BRR, private sector
Duration: 12 months
Location: Nias Selatan
Languages: Native Indonesian with a high
level of proficiency in written and spoken English
Position Description
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager and working in close
coordination with Governance Coordinator/Facilitator, the position is to assist
the Infrastructure Manager in performing his roles in line with the
objective of the project to build new sub-district offices in South Nias
District.
The Assistant Infrastructure Manager will assist the Infrastructure
Manager in the following:
Management of the Program:
1. Contribute to strategic and operational planning (including
budgeting and costing) for Sub-district Office Rehabilitation and related
government infrastructure, Contribute to reporting and project scheduling
as determined by the Team Leader.
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation as determined by the Team
Leader.
Implementation of Program activities:
In relation to physical infrastructure activities under NRP, the
Assistant Infrastructure Manager (AIM) will conduct the following tasks under
the direct supervision of the Infrastructure Manager.:
Responsible for assistance with management of infrastructure activities
including the identification, selection, costing, design, procurement
and maintenance of physical infrastructure activities. This includes
medium to large scale infrastructure only (eg. Sub-district offices). It
is envisaged that the AIM will assume responsibility for one of two
geographical areas in which construction of SDOs is taking place, and
replicate the IM duties in this geographical area. Responsible for
managing the actual implementation of sub-district office construction
activities, including close supervision of any appointed sub-contractors.
Manage the Construction Stage - contract administration (managing
progress payments, variations, etc.), monitor progress (time & cost) and
quality and conduct final joint inspections.
3. Oversee procurement of goods eg. procurement of office
equipment and/or running tender processes for design and construction contracts
for local government infrastructure
4. Provide quality assurance and oversight for infrastructure
activities, monitoring activity progress and ensuring that works are
completed according to agreed time, cost (budget) and quality.
5. Anticipate any potential bottlenecks or delays in construction
and develop strategies to address delays by using a risk management
approach in conjunction with sub-contractors and suppliers
6. Other duties as delegated or requested by the Infrastructure
Manager or Team Leader.
Qualifications
A degree in civil engineering or construction management is desirable.
Experience
At least 3 years of progressive accomplisment in positions having
similar responsibilities to those outlined above. Strong oversight and
supervision experience of medium to large scale infrastructure projects.
Experience in costing, design, tendering and procurement, monitoring and
quality assurance is essential. Experience working with local
governments in rural areas of Indonesia .
Skills and Knowledge - technical
Extensive knowledge and hands-on skills associated with managing a
complex and wide diversity of activities connected with the development of
medium to large scale physical infrastructure.
Knowledge of Indonesian government regulations related to government
buildings.
Skills and Knowledge - general
Excellent oral communication skills.
Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
Excellent reporting skills, including project scheduling and monitoring
and evaluation.
Strong interpersonal skills and appreciation of cultural sensitivities.
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