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Vacancy Program Manager/Structural Engineer - Build Change - Padang |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 |
Build Change
Vacancy Announcement
Build Change (www.buildchange. org) is an award-winning, international
non-profit social enterprise with post-earthquake housing
reconstruction programs in West Sumatra, Indonesia and Ica, Peru.
Build Change has the following position opening, based in West
Sumatra, Indonesia.
Program Manager/Structural Engineer (6 month paid contract with
possibility of extension).
This challenging position requires a combination of management and
coordination skills, structural/earthqua ke engineering design
expertise, and hands-on construction experience. The successful
candidate will lead the expansion of Build Change's ongoing
owner-driven housing reconstruction program in West Sumatra and
Bengkulu, Indonesia. Build Change provides hands-on, technical
assistance and training directly to homeowners who are rebuilding or
repairing earthquake-damaged homes with a cash grant from the
Indonesian government.
Program Management Responsibilities
•Lead, mentor and expand Build Change's team of 15 Indonesian
engineers and construction professionals to work with each homeowner
to build an earthquake-resistan t house
•Oversee and improve monitoring and evaluation activities, and prepare
weekly, monthly, and final reports
•Schedule and oversee training programs for builders and technical
high school students
•Maintain and expand relationships with local government and project
partners
Structural Engineering Responsibilities
•Revise and update design drawings, bills of quantity, construction
checklists, and training materials as necessary, for new and
retrofitted confined masonry, reinforced concrete block, and timber
construction
•Solve problems and generate solutions in the field for special cases,
especially retrofits and extensions of existing buildings
•Ensure technologies and solutions are consistent with Build Change's
philosophy of earthquake-resistan ce, sustainability, and cultural
appropriateness
•Ensure design and construction standards are met and impacts documented
•Identify technical/research questions and coordinate materials
testing and experimental work with research partners.
Qualifications:
•Professional Engineering license (or equivalent) in civil
(structural) engineering
•Master's degree in structural engineering or equivalent, with
emphasis on earthquake-resistan t design
•Minimum 3 years professional experience in structural engineering design
•Understanding of earthquake-resistan t design and construction for
single family homes in Indonesia
•Minimum 2 years professional experience in management position with
demonstrated experience managing a team of technical staff and
delivering outcomes on time
•International development experience, preferably in Asia
•Strong personal integrity, patience, and ability to adapt to a
challenging environment
•Commitment to Build Change's mission and principles of technical
competence, equality, sustainability, and transparency
•Fluent English
•Working knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is a plus
•Immediate availability.
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