Monitoring Engineer (Consultant)

Monitoring Engineer (Consultant)                                                                                       Project description Developing Rehabilitation Assistance to Schools and Teachers Improvement (D-RASATI) will improve educational outcomes in Lebanon by improving teacher and student performance, increasing community and parental involvement, and improving the school learning environment. The D-RASATI program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).   Title:  Monitoring Engineer (Consultant)   Summary:  The D-RASATI program seeks consultants to serve as Monitoring Engineers and assist the project Monitoring & Evaluation team with quality assurance related to the project’s rehabilitation of schools.  This is a short-term, intermittent position (April to November, 2013), of between 2 and 5 days a week, depending on need and consultant availability. The position reports to the Senior Monitoring Engineer and is located in Beirut, Lebanon.   Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:   Adhere to Quality Assurance Plan established by D-RASATI Monitor timeliness, fidelity, and quality of construction, repair and/or engineering activities according to established standards and protocols; Conduct periodic visits to school rehabilitation sites in all Lebanese districts and generate visit reports; Track progress across schools and identify hindrances or opportunities; Ensure accuracy of data   Qualifications and Requirements:   Civil engineer or architect, or structural, electrical, or mechanical engineer with relevant broad experience in construction trades Experience with project monitoring in the field is required Successful strategies for working under pressure to meet deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills Native Arabic speaker with good writing skills in English Experience with USAID-funded programs is a plus Some weekday availability is preferred   Application and contact details:   Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to hr@d-rasati.org .  To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert “Consulting Monitoring Engineer” in the subject line of the email.  Only candidates who are being invited for an interview will be contacted.  Our hiring is limited to Lebanese nationals.