Biogas Technical Consultant – Pilot Study Jakarta/Central Kalimantan
Background
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organization that works in 35 of the poorest countries around the world covering water and sanitation, agriculture and energy. SNV’s small scale domestic biogas program has benefitted the lives of over 2 million people worldwide.SNV is currently looking to establish a presence in Indonesia and is undertaking preparatory work. With the financial support of EEP Indonesia and SNV, we will be conducting a pilot project with local partners to examine the potential of Medium Scale Biogas Project in Central Kalimantan.
Background
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organization that works in 35 of the poorest countries around the world covering water and sanitation, agriculture and energy. SNV’s small scale domestic biogas program has benefitted the lives of over 2 million people worldwide.SNV is currently looking to establish a presence in Indonesia and is undertaking preparatory work. With the financial support of EEP Indonesia and SNV, we will be conducting a pilot project with local partners to examine the potential of Medium Scale Biogas Project in Central Kalimantan.
10 medium size digesters will be constructed at
community cattle sheds with the gas produced distributed to nearby
households for cooking and lighting. We are now seeking a Biogas
Technical Consultant who can manage the technical and quality management
components of this project. This position will work under the guidance
of SNV’s Senior Renewable Energy Advisor and works closely with local
construction partners and government authorities. ResponsibilitiesAssist
in designing new biogas model for this projectAssist in identification
of appropriate construction sitesAssist on developing construction
manuals and training manualsProvide technical training to local masons
and supervisorsTake the responsibility for maintaining high quality
biogas plant construction standards Monitor the construction and
functioning of plants regularly Provide regular feedback and advice to
partners and masons on technical improvements Arrange user training
on operation and maintenance Assist in developing digester operation
system Coordinate with local government, local communities and local
partner on biogas construction Carry any other assignment as and when
required Duty Station: Central Kalimantan or Jakarta with frequent travel
to Central Kalimantan Candidate Profile Bachelor's Degree in civil
engineering (Master's Degree in Civil Engineering is preferable)At
least five years of experience working in civil construction,
quality control, product development, supervision, training or
similar roles Able to be based in the field or make frequent field
visits Good writing and verbal skills in English and Bahasa
Indonesia Good training and communication / human relation
skills Biogas experience (desired)Willingness to learn and
contribute with innovative ideas Contract Duration: A one-year
consultancy contract will be offered through SNV’s Vietnam office. This
consultancy is subject to final approval by the donor.
Start Date: As
soon as practical How to apply? Please send an application letter
addressing the candidate profile and CV (in English) to Sundar Bajgain
at sbajgain@snvworld.org by 31 January 2013. For more information, please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org
