Engineer – Caritas Grenada

Engineering
Petit Martinique, Carriacou, Grenada
August 20, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The engineer will be responsible for the technical implementation of a project to support the repairs to homes of vulnerable households damaged by Hurricane Beryl. This will include identifying target households based on the level of damage of the houses, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Scope of Work (SoW) and technical details for repairs considering “Build Back Better” criteria and a household led approach. The work will also include regularly monitoring of construction works and with a commitment to Caritas’ principles and values as well as an understanding of the role of the Catholic Church in emergency and development activities. 

Caritas Grenada is the Roman Catholic Church’s relief, development and social service organisation working for the poor and marginalized. Caritas Grenada works without regard to creed, race, gender or ethnicity.

This position is based in Carriacou with frequent travel to field locations in Carriacou and Petite Martinique for on-site assessments and some travels to the main office of Caritas on mainland Grenada.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or another relevant field.  Significant experience can be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
  • Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel and engineering software such as AutoCAD is preferable). 
  • Position requires flexibility and the capacity to deal with ambiguity and change.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work as a team. 
  • Able to work with diverse groups of people as a member of multi-cultural team.
  • Able to prioritize work, multi-task and control processes.
  • Able to work diligently and independently.
  • Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines.
  • Maturity, diplomacy, tact and discretion, with strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
  • Tact and professionalism in handling confidential information
  • Must submit a Police Record and Self-Declaration Form, and sign Caritas Grenada’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct before taking up post.

Applications with curriculum vitae and two written references must be addressed to ‘The Project Coordinator, Caritas Grenada, The Chancery, Church Street, St. George’AND emailed to: pmo@caritasgrenada.orgby August 27th, 2024

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