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Civil Engineer - Haiti
Job Description:   Job#: JID1037055 
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Civil Engineer - Haiti.  Reporting to the Director, Program Support Services - Haiti, the Civil Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert and provide a wide range of technical support to HFHI’s reconstruction efforts. This position is based at our office in Port Au Prince, Haiti.

Key Responsibilities:


* Develop project objectives, concept designs, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, budgets, timelines, contract forms and tender documents for building and civil engineering projects.
* Conduct site inspections, approved works to proceed and prepare site inspection reports.
* Develop quality management procedures for design, tendering, contract management and construction supervision.
* Work closely with the Architectural/CAD Designer, Structural Engineer and Urban Planner to ensure project goals are integrated holistically.
* Conduct feasibility studies as needed for a variety of construction-related projects.
* Make recommendations around safety protocols and procedures for HFHI’s construction operations; Participate in the formal documentation of these into the formation of a new policy.
* Other duties as needed by the Director, Program Support Services.

 
Required Skills: 
* Minimum of 5 years experience in rural infrastructure development /rehabilitation /management / operation and maintenance, especially in of river bank and flood protection, irrigation systems, farm-to-market roads, erosion control, soil conservation, and community-based road maintenance.
* Required - Construction experience in developing countries and/or disaster response settings.
* Experience with CORE home building design and construction methods.
* Proven experience in quality control and monitoring of contractors.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Fluency in English; Fluency in French or Creole preferred.
* Experience working in a team, project- driven environment within the limits of timelines and budgets
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
* Fluency in English; fluency in French or Creole preferred.
* Previous travel/work experience in Haiti a plus.


Please submit your resume and cover letter as ONE DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
 
# of Openings: 1 Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: N/A Pay Range: Confidential  
Overtime Pay: Not-Specified Visa Sponsorship: No
Amount of Travel: 11 to  20% Position Location: Port-au-prince
Relocation Assistance: National and international relocation available