WASH/Shelter Engineer (Mykolaiv)

DCA is looking for an enthusiastic engineer to join its WASH/Shelter programme in Mykolaiv oblast. She/he will contribute to the efficient and effective WASH/Shelter implementation of the DCA Ukraine Office, with a responsibility of providing support to local partners, monitoring and liaison with local stakeholders and other departments and deputising for the WASH Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, design, implementation and monitoring/tracking of small-scale infrastructural construction projects
• Prepare and monitor contractual engagements of consultant companies for large-scale/complex projects
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to local partners 
• Evaluate the technical status of projects and propose any amendment steps to achieve project objectives 
• Manage relations and communication with relevant authorities
• Support the timely development of donor proposals
• Support coordination of DCA/NCA’s water, sanitation and hygiene sector programme 
• Support coordination of DCA/NCA activities in WASH/Shelter with other actors and partners
• Communicate with partners for progress monitoring, in support of the programmes MEAL team
• Collecting and facilitating feedback and Lessons Learnt with local partners
• Submit regular technical and organizational reports as required
• Contribute to country office strategies, reviews, action and contingency plans
• Support program accountability to partners, national government, benefiting communities and donors.

The experience we’re looking for includes:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related. 
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a practising engineer.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, and supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, ability to communicate effectively on culturally sensitive issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Ability to operate in a high stress and unpredictable environment.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Ukranian is required

Work related travels are expected in this position.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.
 

Work related travels are expected in this position.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.