Good
Neighbours International (GNI) is an international humanitarian and development
organization with Headquarters based in Seoul, the Republic of Korea. It has a
General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economics and Social
Council (UNECOSOC). The Mission/Vision of GNI works to transform the world to a
peaceful and secure world, where no one suffers from starvation; where no one
falls victim to preventable diseases; where everyone is comforted and respected
with no alienation for any reason.
Good
Neighbours Tanzania(GNTZ) was established in 2005 and has offices in Dar es
Salaam, Mwanza, Shinyanga, Kigoma and Dodoma.
Position: Consultancy for review of
irrigation System Design and a BOQ.
Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
Project Objective:
To
assist vulnerable communities with limited access to food, difficulties in
rebuilding their basic natural resources base and essential physical
infrastructure to have enhanced access to food and enable households to receive
full benefits of development opportunities. The Project will also help the
communities to enhance resilience against climate change and increase
partnership opportunities.
Project Background:
The
Saemaul Zero Hunger Communities project is a World Food Programme pilot project
implemented by Good Neighbours International and regional government
authorities, and funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea. The project
has started its implementation in Chamwino District (Fufu, Suli and Chiboli
villages), Dodoma region, Tanzania in May 2014.
Duties
and Responsibilities
·
Reviewing and making technical
suggestions on irrigation scheme design and Bill of Quantity for two sesame
block farms in Suli and Chiboli (100 acre each).
·
Take part in the contractor bidding
along with the local government agricultural department and GNTZ staffs in
charge.
·
Reviewing of bid results along with the
local government and GNTZ staffs in charge.
·
Monitor the result of the irrigation
system installation after the completion of work.
Skills and Experience:
·
In-depth knowledge of various irrigation
systems
·
In-depth knowledge in civil engineering
·
Accumulated field experiences on
construction of irrigation systems and civil engineering in the most rural
areas of Tanzania (experience in more than 3 projects)
·
Ability to manage the activity within
the given timeframe
·
Ability to work on deadlines/ targets
independently and within the existing team of people.
·
Ability to display his/her progress and
work done using a computer in a word document.
Qualification
·
A bachelor’s degree in Agricultural engineering
or Civil engineering.
·
A master’s degree in Agricultural
engineering or Civil engineering.
·
Knowledge of CAD applications.
·
An excellent written and oral command of
English.
·
Fluent in spoken and written English and
Kiswahili.
·
Excellent skills in use of Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
·
Ability to work in an international and
multi-national environment.
·
Religious and cultural tolerance.
·
Interest in community and rural development.
·
Commitment to abide by Good Neighbours
Tanzania Staff Terms and Regulations.
·
Ability and willingness to reside in
Dodoma for four (4) months.
·
Ability and willingness to travel to
project sites frequently and sometime sleeping in project sites, and able to
visit Dodoma the next three month.
Contract Period:
The
Project Contract will be for a period of 5 months,based in Dodoma region,Tanzania,
including physical visits to the project site (Suli and Chiboli villages in
Chamwino District).
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to
send their applications to goodneighbourstz@gmail.com with only
enclosed:
- Cover letter showing your competence and explain reasons why you are the most competitive applicant.
- Detailed curriculum vitae containing the complete names of candidate, complete addresses (postal, email, phone); together with names and complete contact details of three referees. Your CV should indicate the experience which are related to irrigation engineering and not just any experience.
- Degrees and Certificates attached as evidences of your credentials including employment certificate from you previous work places.
The
application should be addressed to Managing Director, GOOD NEIGHBORS
TANZANIA, Makulu Street, House No; 8, Dodoma. E-mail: goodneighborstz@gmail.com
Deadline: Submission of applications should
reach the management not later than 5thSeptember 2016.
Note
that: Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted through their active mobile numbers and email and the candidates will
have to take care their expenses for transport and accommodation during the
interview, there will be no any refund for any expenses incurred.
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