Engineer Consultant

Job Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments at field level in coordination with Najdeh’s Engineer ensuring assessment findings are documented
• Prepare and oversee project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans)
• Define the criteria of shelters’ selection and selection of shelters in collaboration with Association Najdeh
• Develop proper BoQs and selection of suppliers in close collaboration with Najdeh’s Engineer
• With support from the Najdeh’s Engineer, identify programme supplies needs and to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan
• Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter, Red Cross Code of Conduct and Swiss Solidarity standards

General

• Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Aid Unit.
• Comply with HEKS/EPER policies, code of conduct, and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and well-being of staff are ensured.
• To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Our ideal candidate

• Significant experience of working overseas in humanitarian programs with I/NGOs
• Qualification to suitable level (BA or equiv.) in Architecture, Planning, Civil or Structural engineering, construction, or another relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Awareness of transitional shelter and settlements options including technical design, host family support, collective centres and camps
• Previous experience of managing a team
• Previous experience of project management
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of training and capacity building staff
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken Arabic and English