Job Description
The role
The Roads for Development Program (R4D) in Vanuatu (formerly known as Vanuatu Transport Sector Support Project – Phase 2) is an Australian Government Aid initiative working with the Public Works Department (PWD) to maintain rural roads with a view to increasing access to social services and stimulating economic development. SMEC International Pty Ltd is the managing contractor currently implementing Phase 2 of the Program and is seeking a qualified Road Maintenance Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
As the Road Maintenance Engineer your key role would be to work with the Divisional Public Works Office to implement the Phase 2 annual work plan of road reconstruction and maintenance activities. Key duties and responsibilities would include:
- Assisting PWD to design, budget, contract, supervise and administer the road improvement work plan
- Assist PWD with regular monitoring and reporting on the progress and performance of the implementation of the road improvement work plan
- Supporting and mentoring relevant PWD Divisional Staff
- Mentoring and providing guidance, where appropriate, to small scale contractors and consultants partnering with PWD to facilitate the delivery of program objectives
- Promoting and advocating the mainstreaming of relevant cross cutting issues into delivery of work road improvement activities
- Providing input to the development and implementation of the PWD’s reformation plans
- Contributing to reporting and other aspects of phase two management as required
Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- tertiary qualifications in a relevant area such as civil engineering;
- experience in planning, managing and/or advising on infrastructure maintenance and/or
- development in developing countries, preferably with a focus on rural road engineering;
- willingness to live and work on an outer island of Vanuatu and experience living in remote areas;
- experience in implementing operational policies for the road transport sector;
- experience in transferring skills, change management and strengthening institutional capacity;
- experience working in a culturally diverse environment and a demonstrated ability to work in a
- culturally sensitive and consultative manner;
- experience writing clear and concise reports, delivering presentations and monitoring progress in
- a development context; and
- experience working in a South Pacific context would be highly desirable
This position is categorised as a C2under the Australian Government Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF). Information about the ARF can be found at http://aid.dfat.gov.au/publications/pages/3994_1809_6357_1618_6763.aspx
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply,from SMEC’s home page http://www.smec.com. Select the ‘careers’ tab and then select ‘job search’. Open the opportunity you are interested in from the list of ‘Current opportunities’, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts. For any enquiries about the position, or for a copy of the terms of reference, please email recruiting_VTSSP@smec.com Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.
About the Organization
- Flexible and friendly working environment
- Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team
- Outstanding career prospects
About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.
SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for senior power distribution specialist, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.
The SMEC Profile:
- It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
- We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
- We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
- We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.
