• Supervise and provide technical oversight to MEP staff and Engineers
  
• Ensure that appropriate and sustainable MEP designs are constructed where required.
  
• Provide technical design for all MEP projects and prepare contract documents for tender, ensure that local standards and international SPHERE standards for MEP are attained and maintained where applicable.
  
• Ensure that necessary systems are set in place for long-term operation and maintenance of all MEP systems where it is required.
  
• Prepare cost estimates, evaluations of bid proposals, work authorization orders and issue site instruction in accordance with the project contract terms and conditions.
  
• Provide technical oversight during construction to ensure project completion within budget, schedule and desired quality of workmanship.
  
• Maintain a filing system for proper and efficient project documentation.
  
• Coordinate with other departments within CRS concerning all aspects of project implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sanitary Engineering  or Environmental Engineering.  An advanced degree specializing in electrical, water and sanitation or public health is a plus.  Equivalent field experience in hospital projects, sustainable water and sanitation will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
  
• Strong rural as well as semi-urban, electrical, mechanical and water sanitation design, and project management experience with proven track record of successful teamwork.   A minimum 5 years of experience designing and managing electrical, mechanical water and sanitation projects.
  
• Overseas experience and experience managing multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff will be an advantage.
  
• Advanced knowledge of electrical design, plumbing design including medium scale hospital facilities, water quality testing and analysis, design of boreholes and water supply systems, chemical and alternative water treatment systems, design of septic systems and other small-scale wastewater treatment systems. Mechanical design for Air conditioning system, fire sprinkler system, pump selection and water supply piping and storage, surface drainage analysis and design, and sanitary sewer design. 
• Experience with the design of solar water pumping systems, rainwater collection, and constructed wetlands or other alternative wastewater treatment techniques will be a plus.
  
• Experience preparing designs and contract documents for tender and proficiency with MS Office applications.  Knowledge in Auto CAD and MEP design software is a plus.
  
• Experience in community development, community mobilization, or similar self-help initiatives, and a desire to maximize integration of program delivery, is preferred.
  
• Highly knowledgeable in appropriate construction administration systems and procedures, in particular control of works and financial management.
  
• Familiarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency response, including the Sphere Handbook criteria.
  
• A proven track record in managing a large team of professional technical personnel. An interest in and ability to build capacity in implementing teams, local partners and community bodies, with a focus on community participation.
  
• Ability to work in partnership with local communities and NGOs as appropriate.
  
• An awareness of local construction technologies and materials.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret administrative reports, technical procedures, or government regulations.
  
• Ability to write reports, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from CRS senior management.

For more details please visit www.crs.org/about/careers