The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) has identified urban development, as a priority area in its long-term development strategy. In support of this development objective, the Government of Denmark provides support to the RGoB through a combined sector Programme on Environment and Urban development in five district towns; Environment & Urban Sector Programme Support (EUSPS).

The aim is to improve quality of life in district towns through the provision of enhanced urban services like water supply, sanitation and solid waste management and better urban management skills.

To reach this, the RGoB has decided to recruit a Sewerage Specialist to design sewer system and sewage treatment plant (waste stabilization ponds) in Gelephu and other low cost treatment plants for smaller towns, and enhance the technical capacity of the Urban Infrastructure Service Division (UISD) under the Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES).

The Sewerage Specialist should be able to:

1. Assist the Department with planning, implementation, monitoring of sewerage schemes under the component.

2. Prepare and finalise design, working drawings, technical specification, estimate and tender documents of sewer lines, sewage treatment plants (design of both process & physical structures) of the cities under the component.

3. Assistance during tendering phase and pre-bid meeting and assistance in tender evaluation

4. Assist UISD to develop design standards on urban infrastructure such as wastewater treatment and assist DUDES as and when required.

5. Review and advice on new project proposals from other sources related to water supply.

6. Assist in creation of inspection routines with emphasis on quality control and carry out on the job training of local counterparts and colleagues.

7. The candidate should be qualified civil engineer with a Master Degree in Water and Waste Water Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience with design and estimating of sewerage schemes with treatment plants, especially oxidation pond systems and experience with working within and assisting government departments. Experience from the region especially with similar terrain like Bhutan will be an advantage as well as experience with program / project management. IT literate at advanced level is a must.

The contract period is for 7 months.

The candidate will be stationed in Thimphu during the assignment.

Candidates having the requisite qualifications and experiences may send their resume and salary requirements before 15th September 2004 to:

The Director
Department of Urban Development & Engineering Services
Ministry of Works and human Settlements
Post Box
Thimphu, Bhutan

Fax: 00975-2-324337
Tel: 00 975 2 324336
Email: choda@druknet.bt

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