Position:

NationalSpecialist:Mechanical and ElectricalEngineer

Background:

Winrock International is recruiting a

National Specialist:Mechanical and ElectricalEngineer
for anAsian DevelopmentBank(ADB)opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems.The projectwill contribute tofood security and nutrition improved, and agricultural value addition increased in a climate resilient and gender-responsive manner in Lao PDR. The project will work in the target value chains of bamboo, cassava, coffee, durian, and tea.This position will be a part-time consultancy.

Location:

Laos

Major Responsibilities:

Work within the engineering team to provide information on hydraulic gates and valves, pressure filters, submerged and tubewell pumps and power sources frommainssystems, from solar panels or from micro-hydro if a suitable source exists. Ensure thatall theproposed interventions are resilient and adaptable to varying climate conditions and operating scenarios.

Work with the design team in designing and costing the mechanical and electrical aspects of the sub-projects as mentioned above.

Provide a guideline on the operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems to be installed in the sub-projects.

Propose any water management sensors, telemetry and computer system management IT that may berequiredon the subprojects especially if one subproject is to be used as an advanced training and research pilot scheme.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate or master’s degree in civil engineering

Experience:

Atleast 8 years’ experience in designing water resources structures particularly in water resourcesmanagementpreferably weir and irrigation structures.

S/he will work closely with PIUs for the design of the systems of high value crops, farm roads,landand water conservation

Familiar with the requirements of the international developmentagencies requirementsin financial intermediary designed projects.

Experience working in LAO PDR preferred

Experience working with ADB preferred.

ExperienceworkinginASEAN countries–particularly inLao PDR,Vietnam, andCambodiaconsideredasanadvantage

Computer Skills: 

Proficiencyin using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advancedproficiencyin Excel is preferred.

Communication Skills: 

Strong written and verbal communication skills arerequired, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form.

Language:Fluent in

English (written and spoken),Thaior Lao language skills (preferred)

Physical Demands:

This positionmay require regional travel

This position is basedon-goingdonor funding. 

Winrock is an equal opportunity employer committed toproviding equal employment opportunity for all people. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age,disabilityor any other basis protected by law. 

At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economicopportunityand sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation,integrityand transformation.

Consultancy: National Specialist: Mechanical and Electrical Engineer - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project ISC

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