Senior Irrigation Engineer (f/m)

  • Senior-level, Long-term consulting assignment
  • Posted on 26 February 2019

Job Description

SCP- Société du Canal de Provence is looking for an experienced Senior Irrigation Engineer (f/m) for a position of team leader for a large irrigation project rehabilitation in Myanmar.

  • COUNTRY / CITY: Myanmar / Nay Piy Taw with activities in the Central Dry Zone
  • START: July 2019
  • DURATION: 16 months full time – Phase1 – 24 Months Phase2
  • DEADLINE: As soon as possible

Our Vacancy

SCP has been shortlisted to provide consulting services for the Irrigation Systems Modernization over a scheme of 20,000 ha located in the central Dry zone of Myanmar. The scope of the assignment is to provide support activities to the project, and in particular to (i) prepare detailed engineering designs and tender documents for the Irrigation Scheme;(ii) support the tender process, (iii) perform the role of the Engineer for the supervision of civil works contracts, and (iv) ensure close coordination with other consultant services.

Your Main Duties in this Position

As a Team Leader/Irrigation Engineer, you will:

  • Provide overall responsibility for leading, managing, coordinating and reporting during implementation, including preparation and implementation of work plans;
  • Coordinate all the activities linked to the civil works of the irrigation project : feasibility and design;
  • Work closely with the client and coordinate closely with the other consultant teams.
  • Monitor progress against project implementation schedule and coordinate preparation and submission of periodic progress and technical reports;
  • Assist the client in evaluating bids and contract management;
  • Ensure that the design phase is undertaken with a participatory and bottom up approach;
  • Ensure that the quality of outputs meet the required standards;
  • Ensure timely completion of the design works and other activities
  • Provide training and capacity building, as appropriate, particularly on participatory approaches.

Your Expertise / Profile for this Position

  • Full academic qualification (MSc. or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage, Water Resources management
  • At least 15 years proven work experience in international consulting development projects with focus on irrigation and drainage with demonstrated experience in South East Asia. Experience with feasibility studies, detailed design, including preparation of bidding documents and evaluation of bid proposals under international competitive bidding and work supervision.
  • Demonstrated experience working on development projects funded by multilateral donor agencies, preferably projects funded by AFD. Knowledge of AFD project management and procurement rules would be an asset.
  • Ability to verify tender documents (calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.)
  • Fluent language skills (oral and written) in English, additional language skills in French would be an advantage
  • Distinct communication skills as well as report writing skills
  • Ability to work effectively in teams as well as being a self-starter personality
  • Ability to work under time-pressure

If you are interested

We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents – motivation letter including information on earliest start / notice period and gross salary expectations, current curriculum vitae, relevant certificates and work certificates:

to: mci@canal-de-provence.com

Quoting the Job ref. no.: Myanmar/SCP/2019

About the Organization

SOCIETE DU CANAL DE PROVENCE (SCP) was established in 1957. The company is managing the water resources of South-Eastern France in order to foster the sustainable development of this region. SCP is a mixed capital company whose shareholding is composed of regional public authorities and private banks. It operates under private business law while it has a public service assignment.

SCP has a dual vocation:

  • As a MULTIPURPOSE WATER PROVIDER & REGIONAL DEVELOPER, SCP’s prime vocation is to contribute to the improvement, equipment and economic development of south-Eastern France. By providing water for agriculture over 80,000 ha of arable land, for some 400 industries including a major petrochemical complex, for 110 municipalities including Marseille city as well as rural areas totaling 3 million inhabitants, the multipurpose development implemented by SCP has been for the past 50 years a vital contributing factor to economic growth and quality of life in south-eastern France.
  • As an INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEER, SCP with a host of in-house experts or all and every discipline, has been providing worldwide and for the past 40 years, its considerable know how to state authorities or private organizations in order to assist them in their development projects.

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