SKAT Moldova Foundation is hiring Project engineer (civil / water & sanitation) 

Job Title: Project engineer (civil / water & sanitation) 

Location: Chisinau, Moldova 

Duration: Full Time (Until April 2028) 

Background: 

Fundația Centrul Moldo-Elvețian pentru Cooperare SKAT (SKAT Moldova) is the implementing entity in the Republic of Moldova of donor-funded projects of SKAT Consulting Ltd., a Swiss consulting firm. Currently, SKAT implements in Moldova two large projects in the area of local government reform (Swiss-financed) and Water and Sanitation Services in rural areas (Austrian-financed). Related to these large projects which have a duration of 4 and more years each, there is one smaller contract (Energy Efficiency in rural areas, until December 2024) and we expect the commencement of another project (focusing on water supply and energy efficiency) in the third quarter of 2024. 

About the project and the position: 

For a multi-year water and sanitation project in Moldova (ApaSan28), funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), Skat Consulting Ltd. is recruiting a Project Engineer, (civil/ water & sanitation). This new project is a continuation of the successful initiatives ApaSan (2009-2019) and ApaSan+ (2020-2024) led by Skat Consulting Ltd.  

The ApaSan28 project aims to address rural sanitation challenges, provide safe drinking water, and promote sustainable decentralized WASH management in Moldova. It targets to enhance the living conditions of rural Moldovan populations by ensuring year-round access to safe drinking water and household sanitation and has an implementation phase of 4 years (May 2024 – April 2028). The project will work together with local public authorities and regional operators and aims to work towards the recognition of decentralized and safely managed sanitation options by authorities as viable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions for sanitation in rural Moldova.  

Key Responsibilities: 

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Project infrastructure activities. Key responsibilities include: 

• Planning, coordination, and execution of project activities in accordance with the project proposal and donor requirements. 

• Implement project infrastructure objectives (public water supply systems, individual sanitation solutions, fecal sludge treatment plants, etc.), including the preparation, contracting and supervision of design and construction works. 

• Enhance community engagement in the villages where water and sanitation projects are implemented to ensure effective beneficiary involvement. 

• Undertake extensive site visits to partner Raions and localities.  

• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the yearly plans of operation and subsequent operational and financial reporting.  

• Contribute to the elaboration of all required progress reports and any other documents mentioned in the Project Document.   

• Professional monitoring and evaluation of construction progress, ensuring timely reporting to the Team leader and stakeholders. 

• Budget monitoring and expenditure control.  

• Adherence to the relevant procedures, rules and regulations  

• Maintaining a close collaboration with the Team Leader  

• Risk management and mitigation to ensure project goals are achieved within scope, budget, and timeframe. 

Qualifications and Skills required:  

How to Apply 

Interested individuals are invited to apply by sending the following documents to iulian.isac@int.skat.ch  with the subject line “Project Engineer”, at latest by August 05, 2024.  

• Curriculum Vitae (in English) 

• Motivational letter (in English) where you would explain how your professional background, skills and previous experience makes you a good candidate for the announced position. Indicate your salary expectations. 

Include a description of your preferred approach to select three villages in Moldova for the development of a new water supply system. Outline the criteria you would use to identify the villages with the highest needs and where the project would have the most significant impact.  

Skat Consulting will ensure confidentiality in the recruitment process. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.  

For any specific questions or inquiries, please contact iulian.isac@int.skat.ch