Technical Field Civil Engineer

Employer: Islamic Relief Lebanon Deadline for applications: September 01, 2013 Contract: 4 Months Location: Saida Working area: South and Mount Lebanon KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: The Technical Engineer will support the implementation of the emergency shelter project in its different response -          Reproduce unit’s sketches drawn on the field into CAD drawings; -          Preparing Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for the unit technically evaluated on the field; -          Regular field visits to potential units to make a technical evaluation and to draw sketch for the present situation. The preparation of the BOQ will include: definition of items, describing the specifications, the quantity and the quality of materials required (including workers fees, machines renting, transportation fees…). -          Field supervision of the construction/rehabilitation of the units. -          Regular visit to the construction sites assessing the quality and quantity of the work done by the contractor (very good knowledge of materials, specification and prices) -          Dealing with contractor/workers/self-help beneficiaries -          Attending Weekly meetings on the field with all the interested in this work -          Reporting the construction/rehabilitation situation of the units -          Work with the Shelter Project Coordinator and the monitors on the evaluation of each unit before assisting beneficiaries. -          Report back on logistics requirements, and fill out procurement forms when necessary. -          Ensure and promote efficient and cost-effective use of IR's assets and resources in order to maximize funding to beneficiaries    -          Assist beneficiaries with technical advice on how to complete their works at the expected quality and budget.   -          Ensuring closure of work by the anticipated date       QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education Degree: Technical Diploma in Technical Construction (Civil Engineer) Language Skills: Arabic and      English (speaking/reading/writing) Computer: Microsoft office, AutoCAD, Internet Work experience: Not less than 3 years in an international NGO/Private organization; Able to manage stressful situation