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LeadEngineeringAdviser
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“Lead Engineering Adviser. Skills: Road network management, Infrastructure development, Capacity building. Coordinate Engineering Unit. Oversee PWD capacity development”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance delivery of road maintenance; Enhance delivery of road improvement works; Strengthen MIPU/PWD capacity; Improve construction outcomes; Improve construction efficiency; Enhance efficiency of MIPU/PWD works; Enhance cost-effectiveness of MIPU/PWD works; Enhance sustainability of MIPU/PWD works; Improve operational efficiencies; Improve construction supervision; Improve monitoring of road conditions; Develop comprehensive digitalised Roads Asset Management System
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Conflict resolution
Local travel within Vanuatu, Initial term 2 years, Availability to extend
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years roads costing estimates, 5+ years programming/planning, 5+ years procurement, 5+ years contracting, Experience developing government agency capacity, Experience developing government staff capacity, Experience in road network management, Experience trialling construction innovations, Experience improving construction outcomes, Experience improving construction efficiency, Understanding of Australian aid safeguard issues, Commitment to child protection, Commitment to gender mainstreaming, Commitment to disability inclusion, Detailed understanding of safety protections, Detailed understanding of environmental protections, Experience working with institutional structures, Experience working with key transport stakeholders, Experience contributing to strategic direction, Experience providing management to multi-disciplinary teams, Experience in a cross-cultural context, High quality donor outputs experience, High quality DFAT outputs experience, High level organisational skills, Ability to manage multiple tasks, Ability to manage competing priorities, Successful change management skills, Successful problem-solving skills, Capacity to resolve conflict
Nice to Have
Experience in the Pacific region
What You'll Do.
Coordinate Engineering Unit
Oversee PWD capacity development
Provide quality control of works
Develop demand-driven response mechanism
Oversee Procurement Adviser
Strengthen procurement processes
Develop innovative procurement models
Address GEDSI considerations
Prepare annual road operations work plans
Prepare medium-term plans
Monitor execution and expenditure
Link workplans to Public Roads Strategy
Make best use of Inventory Management System
Make best use of Road Asset Management System
Review MIPU/PWD standards
Ensure standards reflect best engineering practice
Ensure climate change resilience is addressed
Ensure disaster resilience is addressed
Ensure environment considerations are addressed
Ensure safety considerations are addressed
Provide leadership in design development
Provide quality assurance in design development
Develop pipeline of road project designs
Develop cost estimation
Support development of design processes
Embed design capability within PWD
Support PWD to improve operational efficiencies
Support introduction of innovative construction techniques
Support introduction of innovative equipment
Support introduction of innovative materials
Enhance efficiency of MIPU/PWD works
Enhance cost-effectiveness of MIPU/PWD works
Enhance sustainability of MIPU/PWD works
Support trial of new technologies
Enhance construction supervision
Enhance monitoring of road conditions
Support development of digitalised Roads Asset Management System
Coordinate technical training
Provide on-the-job mentoring
Contribute to VAI4D outputs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-cultural teams; Key stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Interpersonal skills; Cross-cultural skills
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning, Annual planning, Medium-term planning
Full Job Description
#### Position Description Position: Lead Engineering Adviser Program: Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu Duration: Initial term 2 years, with availability to extend based on performance. Required Travel: Local travel within Vanuatu Reports To: Team Leader Direct Reports: Engineering Adviser – Buildings, Civil Engineer, Engineering Officer, Contracts and Procurement Officer, ProMIS Adviser, Climate Resilience Adviser #### Background The Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program is a five-year (2024–2029) investment funded by the Government of Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). VAI4D supports the Government of Vanuatu’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) to achieve sustainable and well-maintained infrastructure and services for all, through inclusive and effective partnerships. VAI4D continues Australia’s assistance to MIPU/PWD to effectively and efficiently manage Vanuatu’s public roads network while expanding support for strengthening the capacity of MIPU to deliver infrastructure projects in civil aviation, ports and marine, and public buildings. VAI4D also mainstreams and spotlights cross-cutting areas, including gender equity, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate change and disaster risk resilience, social and environmental safeguards, localisation, and asset management through the identification, planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of projects. #### Position Summary The Lead Engineering Adviser will lead the coordination of physical works support to enhance delivery of PWD road maintenance and improvement works and support development of MIPU/PWD capacity as a network manager. The Lead Engineering Adviser role is an international designated full-time position located in Port Vila. #### Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Lead Engineering Adviser include, but are not limited to: * Coordinate
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