Nepal: Structural Engineer - Long Term Volunteer

EMI – Engineering Ministries International

Job Title: Nepal: Structural Engineer – Long Term Volunteer

Reports to: eMi India Director, EMI Disaster Response Program Manager

Group:Disaster Response

Managing Location: Delhi, India

Term: 1+ Year Commitment

Project Travel Demand: Residence split between Kathmandu, Nepal & New Delhi, India

Organization Description:

Engineering Ministries International (EMI) (http://emiworld.org/index.php) is a non-profit Christian development organization made up of architects, engineers and design professionals who donate their skills to help children and families around the world step out of poverty and into a world of hope. Since 1982, we’ve worked on over 1,000 relief and development projects in 90+ countries. Last year, we worked on 83 projects, closed out many others and donated over 63,000 hours in services to our client partners. EMI This position will be supported by the India office of EMI, in New Delhi.

Since the April 25^th earthquake in Nepal, 3 EMI Disaster Response teams have assisted EMI ministry partners in Nepal. 60 staff houses of the Kathmandu International Study Center and other local organizations have been inspected, giving people confidence to return home. 32 school campuses were assessed for World Vision to inform their reconstruction plans. 7 damaged ministry facilities (hospital, orphanages, etc.) were inspected and repairs were recommended. EMI’s response now enters the reconstruction phase: The 4^th EMI DR team will focus on improving masonry reconstruction techniques for Tearfund in July.

General Summary:

The eMi India Structural Engineer in Nepal is a responsible for continuing EMI’s ongoing technical assistance to international and regional partners as they engage in permanent reconstruction after the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal. This includes extensive travel to Kathmandu and rural areas of Nepal, while being based out of EMI’s office in New Delhi, India. Other activities related to the operations of the South Asia office will be assigned as necessary if there are pauses or gaps in the work in Nepal.

Essential Job Functions:

· Collaborates with the eMi India Director and the EMI Disaster Response Manager to develop, maintain and implement the Disaster Response program in Nepal after the 2015 Earthquakes.

· With support of eMi India’s resources (interns, field engineer, project trip leaders, etc.), works with International NGO’s and Nepali NGO’s as they engage in permanent reconstruction and recovery.

· Continued EMI services offered in Nepal will include: structural damage assessment, structural repair and retrofit design, design & documentation of safe reconstruction techniques, mentor & train local engineers from partner organizations, establishing and overseeing construction quality monitoring programs.

· Splits time between New Delhi and Nepal, ranging from 2 to 3 weeks per month spent in Nepal.

· Partners with the greater EMI World Disaster Response team made up of DR Coordinators from each of the EMI field offices to share lessons learned, efforts in response and team resources

Minimum Job Qualifications:

· BS Civil / Structural Engineering professional degree required, professional license preferred.

· Understanding of earthquake resistant design / construction / repair / retrofit of masonry and concrete buildings.

· 3-4 years relevant experience.

· International experience and willing to live and work in a post disaster setting.

· Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to build relationships with partner organizations.

· Strong track record of success in project leadership or project management.

· Proven ability to establish and maintain schedules.

· Working knowledge of personal computers with demonstrated experience in the use of such programs as: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access and Autocad.

· Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

· Fluent in the English language, excellent client service skills, in person, on the phone and in writing.

· Able to work well under pressure and deadlines.

· Ability to gather appropriate input and make clear, well-reasoned decisions.

· Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to remain flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility.

· Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.

· Must be able to travel internationally and domestically utilizing various transportation methods.

· Willingness to raise partial financial support to cover salary and living expenses.

· Agreement with EMI’s mission and belief statement.