Emerging Markets Group (EMG)
Emerging Markets Group (EMG) is a global consulting firm with specialized expertise in international development assistance. For over 25 years, we have successfully managed and implemented projects for agencies such as USAID, DFID, EuropeAid, the Global Fund, the World Bank, and sovereign governments, and socially responsible corporations. As part of Cardno, EMG has access to over 3500 international staff who have lived or worked in over 100 countries and speak more than 40 languages.
Closing date: 22 Nov 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Afghanistan
Emerging Markets Group (EMG) is currently seeking Engineering Advisors for an anticipated USAID-funded Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA) and Logistical Support Program in Afghanistan. The project will provide USAID’s Afghanistan Office of Infrastructure, Engineering and Energy with an Afghanistan-based team for a) independent quality assurance for ongoing and planned construction, design and maintenance projects; b) engineering support; and c) technical assistance (capacity building) to relevant ministries.
Long-term engineer positions are needed at the senior, mid-level, and junior levels. *Team Leaders, Senior Level Engineers, and Civil/Structural Engineers must have Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or equivalent.
- Project Manager* and Deputy Project Manager* - must have civil engineering degree and P.E.; experience across the four key sectors preferred
- Transportation – Team Leader*; Transportation (Roads) Engineer; Quality Assurance Engineer
- Energy – Team Leader*; Hydropower Engineer*; Electrical Engineer*; Power Systems Engineer* Energy Quality Assurance Engineer; Renewable Energy QA Engineer
- Water Supply and Sanitation – Team Leader*; Civil Engineer (WSS)*; Water Resources Engineer; Quality Assurance Engineer
- Vertical Structures (government buildings, schools, hospitals) – Team Leader*; Architect/Planner; Scheduler/Planner; Structural Engineer*; Quality Assurance Engineer; Design/Cost Engineer
Work will include providing:
- Quality assurance for construction projects to ensure compliance with approved QC plans, technical standards and construction schedules.
- Engineering support services, such as site identification and review of design bill of quantities (BOQs), tender documents, O&M protocols, etc.
- Technical assistance to various infrastructure ministries to advise, support, train ministry staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in the appropriate branch of engineering from an accredited college or university required, advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience and knowledge in concepts, principles and practices in developing countries within the field of science or engineering field
- Must have the ability to express engineering and scientific judgment clearly and concisely in writing and orally
- Must have a broad knowledge of managing complex projects in the US or overseas
- 15+ years of relevant work experience
- 10+ years of direct experience in engineering or the field of specialty
- Direct experience working on projects in developing countries is highly desirable
- Experience working in conflict and/or post conflict countries is highly desirable
- Prior work experience in Iraq/Afghanistan preferred
- Dari proficiency is a plus
- All nationalities are encouraged to apply
Reference Code: RW_7XV4CB-77
