Civil Engineer
ADRA
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017
REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. ADRA Somalia is seeking a civil engineer consultant with expertise in water supply to carry out a detailed study and design of the systems.
Responsibilities of the consultant:
i) Conduct the necessary feasibility studies and well tests;
(a) Gather the well status details including if there is need for cleaning and desilting
(b) Establish the yield of wells by carrying out test pumping and size suitable pump capacity to be installed in the water systems.
(c) Monitor changes water quality by observing EC during prolonged pumping
ii) Assess the demand of the services for each site.
iii) Design the water storage (reservoirs) and distribution systems, including:
(a) Pipe trenching, laying, pressure testing, access for cleaning/repair, pumping, power supply, water quality monitoring, and storage capacity.
(b) A schematic process flow diagram of the Water System with process units and equipment identified, as well as points of connection to the distribution system.
iv) Design the water extensions schemes starting from the main storage tanks to different locations and prepare the specifications of all the required equipment.
Qualifications and Experience
· University Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field(s) with at least 5 years of practical, hands-on experience in design, construction or operation of water supply systems or hydrology/hydrogeology (experience in a development context, especially working in municipal supply projects will be highly regarded).
· Strong command of computer aided design software and applications.
· Strong cross-cultural communication and resilience skills and able to work in harsh, unstable and difficult conditions, independently and in a team.
How to apply :
For the full Terms of Reference (TOR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org. Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr@adrasom.org 31st January 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.