Site Planning Engineeer

Role and Responsibilities Working as an important member of a diverse team, the site planning engineer, works with the Shelter project manager and the communities to aid the planning and organization of drainage, rubbish collection and other areas of basic infrastructure.  Where necessary, the site planning engineer will also support the shelter project manager in other areas of work including distributions and shelter planning.   Project Overview The conflict in Syria has erupted into a full-scale civil war endangering lives in almost every community in the country. Desperate families, caught in the crossfire, are leaving everything behind and fleeing into neighbouring countries. Lebanon, one of these countries, has received a large influx of refugees from Syria. To assist the arriving Syrian refugees, Medair’s team in Lebanon intends to implement an emergency shelter project with cash for work and mapping activities in the Bekaa Valley.   Medair Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.   Workplace Starting Date Contract Details Zahle, Lebanon ASAP until 31.12.2013     Key Activity Areas Assessment Participate in beneficiary selection Community Liaison Work closely with community focal points Ascertain aspirations for site planning and suggest further ideas Site Planning Provide basic maps of settlement communities to aid with planning activities Help design and facilitate site planning activities Communication Work closely with project manager on planning future work Liaise with local communities on site Assist in translation as needed. Communicate implementation problems or issues to project manager. Communicate closely with community mobilisers Reporting Participate in the generation of the final reporting of the project via post implementation analysis.  Quality and Financial Management Work within Medair’s recognised procedures in the area of finance and quality management Logistics Work within Medair’s recognised procedures for logistics and work with logistics staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly   Qualifications University studies in engineering, construction management, or similar subject   Languages Strong working knowledge of Arabic and English (spoken and written)   Experience / Competencie Minimum of 2 years experience in practical site construction management, surface water drainage Experience of stakeholder or sub-contractor engagement and community engagement Work experience in the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon NGO experience desirable Strong communication skills Strong character traits-adaptability, ability to handle stress, sensitivity, honesty, integrity