World Vision

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

To facilitate the design and implementation of ICRM Projects as well as providing technical backstopping in the implementation of ICRM Projects within World Vision Zimbabwe. The Engineer will act as a technical lead for all ICRM projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• Identification of ICRM projects, generation of site-specific proposals and in the implementation of ICRM Projects;
• Review engineering-related aspects of budgets, activity plans and workdays and work norms calculations for Food For Assets (ICRM) projects.
• Provide technical support where requested for engineering related aspects of ICRM projects, including developing and reviewing the scope of works, drawings and BOQs for specific ICRM projects where needed and advice on how to ensure good technical quality when designing, implementing and monitoring projects;
• Provide any necessary engineering-related input to guidelines, tools, and formats for ICRM as and when required;
• Liaise with other implementing partners, government line ministries and community stakeholders in the implementation of the Food for Assets projects.
• Compile designs including drawings, BOQs for ICRM projects, building on existing designs, implementation of designed projects and liaising with technical counterparts in local authorities to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Facilitate and design training on WASH and ICRM to staff, local authorities, and stakeholders on basic engineering-related aspects of design, implementation, and monitoring of ICRM projects and on sustainable water use.
• Training PIT and AMC on technical aspects related to interpreting the work norms, technical designs/drawings and Operation and maintenance of installed assets.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly, Quarterly and Annual monitoring report on ICRM projects, Food, and Non-Food Items distribution and collect relevant data at field level for onward discussion with the Project Officers to generate recommendations/ suggestions.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering or related programmes.
• 3-5 years past experience, preferably with a busy NGO or UN agency, in implementing Resilience and livelihood interventions.
• The candidate should be able to manage a team of staff, collaborate effectively with other units, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. They must also be a well-organized individual.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Effective and efficient budget/financial management skills.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
• Excellent self-motivation skills.
• Excellent communications skills in English, both oral and written
• Previous experience with PAC/FFA/ICRM projects
• Previous experience in carrying out livelihoods and food security assessments.
• Proposal development experience for resilience and livelihoods opportunities.
• Ability to work both as a motivating member and a leader of a diverse team
• Valid Clean Class 4 Drivers License will be an added advantage.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only