VTSSP2 Consultant Register

Expression of Interest for VTSSP2 Consultant Register

Apply nowJob no: 493623
Work type: Casual
Location: Vanuatu
Categories: Roads and Highways, Environment and Social Protection, Design, Traffic and Traffic Planning, Construction Services

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects. SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role 

The Transport Sector Support Program – Phase 2 (VTSSP2) is an Australian Government aid initiative working with the Public Works Department to maintain rural roads with a view to stimulating economic development and increasing access to social services. SMEC is the managing contractor responsible for implementing phase 2 of the Program. SMEC is seeking expressions of interest from consultants that can be quickly mobilised for short-term inputs for this program. 

Relevant categories for expressions of interest on the VTSSP2 program are:  

Category 1  Land Transport Sector Reform: Public sector reform, land transport governance, decentralisation, road sector master planning, road sector financing and policy determination, legislative and regulatory reform, risk management and program review.

Category 2  Civil Engineering:

2a Public Sector Asset Management: Road asset management systems, water utilities asset management, remote airfields asset management, GIS mapping and data management systems, cost recovery and performance management systems.

2b Rural road  management, design and supervision: Structures and pavement design, construction supervision, intermediate technologies, civil works supervision, low cost pavement and structures solutions, climate change adaptation, technical manuals and procedures drafting, quarry management and oversight, site quality control and field materials testing.

2c Small scale contractor development: Community liaison, contracting and social empowerment, SME development, LBAT works oversight and training.

2d Safeguards mainstreaming and oversight:  Stakeholder consultation, community liaison and communication, Gender equity, transparency, HIV/AIDs, environmental protection, accessibility, road safety etc. 

Category 3 Plant and Equipment Management and Maintenance:

3a Public Sector Reform and corporatisation: High level strategic expertise in plant and equipment decentralisation, corporatisation, commercialisation, PPP's and privatisation.

3b Heavy Plant Operational management and Maintenance P&E operations management, workshop management and equipment repair, mechanic and operator training, stores and inventory management, parts and equipment procurement.

3c Light Plant and Equipment Hire, Management and Maintenance:  Small/medium size plant hire enterprise development, light equipment management systems, curriculum development and training in operation and maintenance.

Category 4 Public Sector Organisational Development & Administration: MIS system development and maintenance, IT training delivery, network management and maintenance, corporate and organisational communication protocols and procedures, performance management, change management, mentoring, management and administration training delivery, financial management and audit.

To lodge an expression of interest and to be considered for possible future vacancies applicants should email VTSSP Recruiting at VTSSP2@gmail.com and attach a covering letter, which includes details of any other commitments you may have in approximately the next 12 months, and a CV detailing experience, qualifications, and proficiency in English, French and Bislama.  Please indicate the input category (and subcategory where relevant) in the subject line of your application.  Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.  Applicants will only be contacted as needs arise.

Enquiries about the VTSSP2 consultant register can also be emailed to Recruiting at VTSSP2@gmail.com.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 05 May 2014 Central Pacific Standard Time