Engineer

CISP Lebanon is recruiting a full-time Engineer based in Tripoli to be involved in the implementation of WASH projects for Syrian Refugees and Affected Populations in North Lebanon.    Main areas of responsibility (in coordination with CISP Project Manager): Supporting CISP to the achievement of the Expected Results of the WASH projects for Syrian Refugees and Affected Populations to be implemented in North Lebanon; Contact to and co-operation with relevant local authorities; Ongoing strategic planning and development of the WASH projects to be implemented in North Lebanon;   Specific duties: The Engineer collaborates with CISP project manager in the implementation of the WASH projects in terms of: The Engineer is involved in the co-ordination with all actors related to the implementation of the project; The Engineer is responsible for documentation of all conducted activities; The Engineer is responsible to follow all the instructions and the pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job; Other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager and agreed upon. Collecting all the needed data and/or information related to the projects; Performing detailed needs assessment of water and sanitation situation in the selected area, identifying beneficiaries and recommending appropriate interventions (e.g. WASH facilities refurbishment, supply and installation of water tanks; distribution of NFIs; etc…) to improve their living conditions; Finalizing all the needed agreements among the concerned actors (e.g. CISP, beneficiaries and tenants and/or any other potential stakeholders involved during the implementation of the projects); Design the WASH interventions (Drawings, Technical Specification and Bill of Quantity) according to the assessed needs; Cooperate with the technical officers of the local partner and the enrolled consultants during the needs assessment and technical design phases; Procurement activities (including Technical Specifications and Bill of Quantities for supply and works contracts); Performing timely supervision visits to all project sites under construction to ensure that works are done according to the design and mistakes are promptly corrected and a report made to CISP Project Manager. Organisation and monitoring of some activities in the building sites, including detailed needs assessment; Creating a database to locate the beneficiary households and the exact needs for the most vulnerable; Checking of each material that have to be utilized for the implementation of the works before their installation in order to ensure the following up of the technical specifications of the works provided by CISP and to strictly follow the CISP Project Manager advices; Preparing weekly progress reports (e.g. measurements of the performed works);   Qualifications and skills: University degree in mechanical or civil engineering Work sites experience in WASH and Shelter sectors Excellent computer skills Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic languages, both oral and written Valid Driving License and ability to drive both automatic/manual cars Previous experience in working with national/international NGOs is an advantage    Personal qualities: Ability to work both independently and as a team member Excellent communications skills Ability to work in different cultural environments