International Engineering & Computer System
Support Job Vacancies
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Publisher. Lisa L. Hystad, Publisher.
EMERGENCY WASH ENGINEER FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
International Medical Corps has posted an opening for a WASH Engineer for Health
Care Facilities whose main tasks lie in the technical assessment, analysis and
prioritization of urgent WASH needs at health care facilities (both in- and outpatient of
various capacities) to allow for safe and high quality health care delivery, as well as the
designing, implementation and coordination of any such intervention, and the training
of health facility medical and support staff in relevant WASH topics. REQUIRES:
Professional degree (emphasis in Water/ Sanitation). 5+ years of relevant work
experience (minimum of 1 year in health care facilities in humanitarian situations).
Experience in outbreak response, including rapid assessments and needs analysis.
Sound knowledge of public health issues linked to WASH. For more information and
to apply please visit our website at www.imcworldwide.org and complete the online
employment application form found under the tab "Work with IMC". Vacancy no: 12-
012.
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AGRICULTURE ENGINEER
AFGHANISTAN
Chemonics International seeks an agriculture engineer for an anticipated USAID-
funded integrated water resource management project in Afghanistan. The project will
support river basin planning, watershed rehabilitation, on-farm water management, soil
conservation, and irrigation and water storage. It will also create water user and
irrigation associations and build capacity to support Afghan institutions and individuals
transferring responsibility back to the Afghan government. The position is based in
Kabul, with occasional field trips to construction locations. We are looking for
individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the
world. Responsibilities include: Identify areas where upgraded infrastructure is
required to enhance performance of agriculture value chains and increase the
livelihoods of farmers working in the watershed. Assess existing small-scale, on-farm
irrigation systems, and water user management systems, and make recommendations for
repair/ improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Build the training
capacity of field staff through mentorship and training. Liaise with USAID, the
Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Chemonics staff, and other
partners. QUALIFICATIONS include: Advanced degree in agriculture engineering or a
related field. Minimum eight years of experience as an agriculture engineer, including
three years working abroad. Technical experience in water management practices for
sustainable agriculture including small-scale infrastructure, irrigation systems, and on-
farm water management. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
Demonstrated training skills. Experience working on USAID projects a plus.
Experience with integrating gender components into project planning preferred.
Working experience in Afghanistan, Central Asia, or a similar post-conflict
environment a plus. English fluency required; fluency in Dari or Pashto a plus. TO
APPLY: Send electronic submissions to Agengineer@chemonics.com by February 27,
2012. Please reference the title of this position in the subject line. No telephone
inquiries, please. Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-
identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when
applying for this position. Please include "name of position, region/ country" in the
subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose. Thank
you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements. Finalists
will be contacted. Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay,
disability and genetic information.
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