Infrastructure Expert

Location:	Uruzgan, Afghanistan
Job Type:	Temporary
Posted:	28th Dec 2009
Closing Date:	15th Feb 2010
Posted By:	Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit GTZ GmbH
Details:
Infrastructure Expert Uruzgan Provincial Development Project (UPDP) Country of Assignment and Location Afghanistan, Uruzgan The Projects / Field of Activity Uruzgan, located in south-central Afghanistan, was famous for its fruit and horticultural sector. Today the province suffers from the past 30 years of war and armed conflict. Most of the people in Uruzgan still live in traditional Pashtun societies and work in farming. Due to the lack of a public education system the rate of illiteracy is extraordinarily high. The objective of this project is to contribute towards stability and economic growth in Uruzgan province by developing an integrated and strategic approach to create livelihoods in the farm and non-farm sector, to enhance social sustainability, and to strengthen the institutional framework and capacities to implement and sustain social service delivery. The implementation strategy of UPDP will be based on three main pillars: (i) Infrastructure development activities (ii) Socio-economic development activities (iii) Capacity and institutional development (with a focus on the improvement of government capacities and services at the provincial and district level) Tasks/Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing, management, and quality control of the road construction and further infrastructure components (rehabilitation of access roads, construction of microdams, construction or overhaul of micro hydro power) in cooperation with the Infrastructure Pillar colleagues. Qualifications - University degree in engineering (road construction) or similar relevant qualifications - 10+ years of professional working experience in similar positions - Profound working experience in procurement - Good general understanding of rural societies in developing countries and post crisis / crisis countries - Working experience in Afghanistan would be considered as a strong asset - Excellent communication skills - Proficiency in English

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