Wash Field Engineer (South)

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps has worked in Lebanon since 1993, running community development programs focused primarily on promoting agricultural and economic development, environmental sustainability, and increased opportunity for disadvantaged communities.  During and after the war of summer 2006, Mercy Corps ran a large-scale relief and recovery program to aid those most affected by the conflict.  At present, Mercy Corps is implementing programs funded by US State Department, the United Nations, EU and private donors.  Mercy Corps in Lebanon leverages the thriving Lebanese network of development organizations, and works very closely with local entities to implement programs that focus on: (1) Addressing humanitarian needs resulting from the Syrian crisis in Lebanon; (2) Increasing stability and resiliency among communities; (3) Catalyzing economic opportunities for youth, women and disadvantaged groups in the local economy.  Mercy Corps Lebanon has a diverse, dynamic and committed team that strives to implement excellent programs that work with Lebanese civil society organizations, communities, private sector actors and government representatives to achieve Mercy Corps’ mission of helping to build secure, productive, and just communities. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Field Engineer will ensure day-to-day field management, supervision and coordination of all the activities taking place during the lifetime of the project. The project will provide access to improved water services for vulnerable Syrian Refugees and host communities. The Field Engineer will maintain impartiality and neutrality in dealing with all stakeholders. He/she will be responsible for the day to day Project implementation that focus on increasing access to safe water and sanitation services/facilities to Syrian refugees and host communities. This will also include government engagement, scale up & sustainability, promotion of Syrian and Lebanese participation in project activities, strengthening the role of women in decision making in regards to hygiene practices. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Oversee day to day project implementation and ensure effective and timely completion of the WASH intervention. Supervise the implementation of the technical components of the project contracted out to partners ensuring full compliance with required standards. Provide technical support and advice to Mercy Corps’ partners and other agencies engaged in the implementation of water and sanitation interventions. Support in carrying out community mobilization and hygiene promotion sessions among the refugees and host communities, implemented by Mercy Corps local partners. Conduct WASH facilities assessment to determine scope of work, resource requirement and estimated cost. Provide support including on-the-job training, supervision and monitoring of assistant Program Officers. Monitor the WASH project progress as per Mercy Corps regulations and standards. Prepare weekly field reports to be submitted to WASH Program Manager and Area Manager; Support in facilitating agency and donor monitoring visits; Jointly with WASH team, conduct emergency assessments and, in coordination with others, design and organize the implementation of appropriate responses. Support in establishing and maintaining proper project documentation and records, including but not limited to: needs assessments questionnaires, monitoring questionnaires, certificates of vouchers receipts, consolidated list of beneficiaries, photos etc. Identify equipment and material needs by developing detailed bill of quantities, and in co-operation with the local logistics team assess what is available in the local market. Participate and represent the organization in field coordination meetings Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.  KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years’ work experience working directly for an NGO or relevant organization in Lebanon Bachelor’s Degree in a Civil Engineering, Mechanical engineering, water and sanitation engineering or any relevant field required. Familiarity with the issues of urban and village water systems and networks, Demonstrate good expertise in emergency response program management Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation. Demonstrated capacity to collaborate closely with INGOs and national NGOs and CBOs. Good organizational and basic project management skills Experience working with refugees or other vulnerable population required, implementing a WASH project and conducting training is preferred. Proven understanding of Do No Harm principles and methodology with applied experience implementing projects with/for women and girls.  The applicants should have good written and verbal English and Arabic skills.  Must be computer-literate, particularly in programs such as MS Word and MS Excel.  Strong organizational and collaboration skills required, with the ability to work independently and be self-directed, as necessary.  Must work well as a member of a team, with willingness to travel throughout Lebanon, sometimes staying overnight, as the job requires.  Understanding of appropriate technologies & experience of working on different approaches for excreta disposal, solid waste management and drainage disposal. SUCCESS FACTORS: The successful Program Officer-Engineer will be bright, energetic, hard-working and eager to learn.  S/he will take a deep personal interest in supporting the Syrian refugees’ situation in Lebanon and in learning about the work of Mercy Corps and the humanitarian/development community.  S/he will be attentive to detail and able to carry out assigned tasks in high pressure circumstances in a timely manner and according to a very high standard of quality.  S/he will be creative and flexible, but at the same time will adhering to all organizational systems, procedures and policies.  S/he will strictly follow all protocols related to safety and security. S/he will have a strong collaborative spirit with the ability to work independently and with a team, while maintaining a sense of humor.