DRR Infrastructure Engineer
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
Part-time/contractor DRR Infrastructure Engineer to work in design blueprints and support in infrastructure monitoring and quality control as representative of ADRA technical support and community-based Infrastructure initiatives with Village, Commune, and other authorities in the Adaptive Resilient Initiative for Sustainable DRR Engagement (ARISE) project based in the Pursat province. This is a part-time/contract position (July to December 2025) with the potential for extension.
- Coordinate with Provincial, district, Commune, and village-level Disaster Risk Reduction and Commune Investment Plan authorities and officials on Technical/Engineering issues.
- Provide input to ADRA and Government DRR/CIP members for community-based capacity building and awareness plans on technical evidence-based engineering approaches to infrastructure planning and design processes.
- Conduct the design blueprint or co-designer with government engineer of any infrastructure planned by the projects and community as results of feasibility study and conduct the jointed monitoring on the constructions and provide technical recommendations necessarily.
- Support local authorities in the engagement of community members in the analysis of DRR risks and mitigation methods and action plans, especially related to technical Engineering considerations to reduce risk and mitigate risks. This will include rural road construction/rehabilitation, bridges, canals, road culverts, building levels/flood risks, etc.
- Support Commune and Village in design, analysis, negotiations, and monitoring on project support of DRR mitigation actions including rural road strengthening, flood water management, Safe Hill development, etc.
- Participate in coordination meetings with authorities at all levels as needed.
- Support other project initiatives based on location, community relationships and skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering area.
- At least 8 years of work experience in Engineering planning, design, monitoring, or other relevant experience including coordinating with government authorities.
- Experience with road/bridge/culvert/water/landfill and compaction management, design, and construction implementation.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in Khmer, with basic functional skills in written and spoken English.
- Practical computer skills in E-mail, Word and Excel, and report applications.
