PRODECI

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PRODECI
Assistance in the Design and Construction of Clean Water Supply Projects in Rural Communities of Northern Ecuador.
Imbabura, Northern Ecuador
1st July 2010
6 months
2
Prior Experience Needed


A 6 month placement providing engineering assistance for the delivery of clean water supply projects, in sub-tropical rural communities of Imbabura Province, Northern Ecuador.

What work will I be doing?

You will assist in the design and construction of a number of clean water supply projects in isolated rural communities. This will include construction of water systems in accordance with designs by previous volunteers.

Typical activities may include site surveying, designing, material procurement, construction supervision, and training community members in construction techniques. Experienced engineers from PRODECI and skilled labourers will be on-hand to support you at any time.

Significant time will be spent in the communities assessing project requirements, supervising construction, and interacting with community members. Time may be spent staying in the rural communities during key phases of construction.

Who will I be working for?

You will provide engineering assistance to PRODECI, a partner of the Ecuadorian branch of ‘Ayuda en Acción’ (ActionAid Spain). PRODECI is a multi-disciplinary NGO with 17 employees and a few volunteers, who cover a range of project areas including Health, Education, Infrastructure, Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Tourism. PRODECI works in two main locations; the subtropical Intag region, and the hot, dry Chota-Mira Valleys. Its main office is located in the city of Ibarra, where you will stay.

PRODECI’s 2009 predicted turnover is in the region of $900,000. You will be in charge of the projects with the aim of improving the water supply, and consequently the quality of life in the communities where you work. For more information http://www.prodeci.org/

What skills or experience do I need?

Required:

  • At least one of the two volunteers should be a graduate civil engineer with relevant water engineering experience
  • A conversational level of Spanish, to A-Level
  • Basic knowledge of common construction processes

Desired:

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Knowledge of construction health & safety principles
  • A practical engineering intuition
  • Current driving license
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