Job Description
Position : Civil Engineers
Location : Global
Organization: World Vision
Application Deadline : 15 November
Are you an engineering professional looking to make a significant impact on the lives of children and communities across the globe? If so, we have exciting news for you! World Vision, a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the well-being of vulnerable populations, is currently hiring a Civil Engineer along with various other engineering positions. This is a unique opportunity to utilize your expertise in a meaningful way while contributing to important development projects around the world.
About World Vision
World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian organization that works in nearly 100 countries. With a mission to promote the well-being of children and families, World Vision specializes in tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. Their holistic approach combines emergency relief, long-term development, and advocacy, impacting millions of lives every year. Joining World Vision means becoming part of a collaborative team that seeks to empower communities and create sustainable change.
Why Work at World Vision?
Working at World Vision offers you the chance to:
- Create Positive Change: Contribute to projects that provide clean water, build infrastructure, and improve living conditions in underserved communities.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Develop your technical skills in a global context, tackling real-world challenges and gaining experience working on diverse projects.
- Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for humanitarian work and engineering.
- Be Part of a Global Mission: Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of children and families worldwide.
Available Engineering Positions
1. Civil Engineer
As a Civil Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects that improve community access to essential services. Key responsibilities may include:
- Designing and overseeing construction projects such as water supply systems, roads, and sanitation facilities.
- Conducting site assessments and technical evaluations to ensure project feasibility and sustainability.
- Collaborating with local communities, contractors, and government officials to ensure project success.
- Monitoring and evaluating project progress to meet timelines and budget requirements.
Technical roles and responsibilities
- Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.
- Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other).
- Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications.
- Assess potential risks, materials and costs.
- Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies.
- Oversee and mentor staff and liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
- Supervise constructors and provide technical guidance to ensure they adhere to the set designs, BOQs and standards.
- Lead the hand over the resulting structures and services for use to government and community stakeholders.
- Monitor progress and compile reports as per mile stores set for the project.
- Support the supply chain team in evaluating and selecting prospective suppliers for construction works.
- Develop clear sustainability strategy for all completed works.
- Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.
Engagement and networking
- To actively engage with various WASH construction stake holders’ networks (within and outside WV Partnership) in the States where she’s deployed and regularly update the Project Manager.
- Liaise with government and donor technocrats to ensure all civil works meet the set standards.
- Participate in interagency needs assessments (IRNAs) as relevant to UNDP project.
- Raise all request for construction/rehabilitation in coordination with the project manager.
- Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly construction reports.
Staff management
- Supervise the operation and maintenance officer including setting performance targets, conducting performance evaluations and ensuring the staff adheres to World Vision policies and standards.
- Provide on nob coaching and mentorship to the O&M officer.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS/MA in Civil Engineering
- Experience working in large and diverse teams
- Proven working experience in civil engineering
- Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD,Civil 3D or similar.
- Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- License of professional engineer
- Quality Assessment and Quality Control procedures for technical projects.
- Knowledge of and experience in institutional arrangements, and political environment associated with community infrastructure development in South Sudan. Existing connections and relationships with local technical agencies will be an advantage.
- Proven experience in project management related to resilient infrastructure in South Sudan and in particular, NBeG and/or Warrap States will be an added advantage.
- English written and oral communication is necessary. Skills in the local language(s) of the project county will be an added advantage.
- Technical expertise in infrastructure project is desired
- At least 10 years of proven ability in the management of large infrastructure projects in fragile contexts
- Ability to master and implement donor regulations; experience with World Bank is a plus, experience with other bilateral donors such as USAID, the UN and others will also be considered favorably.
2. Other Engineering Positions
In addition to the Civil Engineer role, World Vision is seeking to fill various other engineering positions that may include:
- Structural Engineer: Focus on designing and analyzing buildings and structures to ensure safety and durability in challenging environments.
- Environmental Engineer: Work on projects that promote environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.
- Water Resources Engineer: Develop solutions to improve access to safe drinking water and effective wastewater management in communities.
How to Apply
Are you ready to make a difference through your engineering skills? Here’s how you can apply for a position at World Vision:
- Visit the World Vision Careers Page: Explore the available engineering positions and find detailed job descriptions that match your skills and interests.
- Prepare Your Application: Update your resume and create a compelling cover letter that highlights your engineering experience, technical expertise, and passion for humanitarian work.
- Submit Your Application: Follow the application instructions to submit your materials by the application deadline.
Conclusion
This is your chance to combine your engineering expertise with a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the world. At World Vision, you will be part of a dedicated team that seeks to create lasting change in communities and improve the lives of children and families who need it most.
