Monday, December 15, 2014

Sewerage Engineer for the Improvement of Wastewater Systems

by Unknown | in Seychelles at 2:41 AM

Project Description

The renewal and expansion of the wastewater collection systems in the 3 main islands of Seychelles to cover the current and projected populations, including the upgrading of the existing sewerage system in Mahé island, and the creation of new sanitation facilities in the island of La Digue to reduce the risk of contamination of the groundwater sources used for the production of potable water. The project also includes the implementation of water demand and resource management programmes including environmental and natural disaster risk management and capacity building of local institutions through technical assistance and the provision of tools to implement and efficiently operate the water and sanitation facilities

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A graduate in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution;
At least 15 years’ experience from sewerage and wastewater projects
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in feasibility study, investigation of sewerage conditions, preliminary and detailed design, technical specification, tender documents and construction supervision
at least 5 years of international professional experience
Relevant project experience in a minimum of 3 Nr. countries (at least 1 Nr. countries
should be in ACP countries) with sewerage system feasibility study, detailed design,
construction and rehabilitation
Experience from a minimum of 5 Nr. sewerage system feasibility study, investigation of sewerage conditions, design and construction supervision projects of similar scope and size, with sound experience of design and implementation of house connections
Demonstrated skills and experience in preparation of O&M Manual and undertaking training activities for a minimum of 1 Nr. sewerage system project
Demonstrated skills in computer application and use of software programs
Ability to transfer know-how to staff working in public utilities
Fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking)