Project Engineer - Livelihood GIZ

ROLE DIMENSION / DESCRIPTION

TIME SPENT

1. Design

30%

• Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned infrastructure works
• Define the materials and construction tests needed to complete the works as per standards and norms
• Develop specifications, drawings, and Bill of Quantities (BoQ’s) Interpret field and laboratory results
• Design or supervise the design of systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, waste water, air, or soil quality
• Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources
• Assist in proposals for WASH, infrastructure and livelihood projects.

2. Implementation

45%

• Conduct technical assessments and data analysis
• Develop and continually update Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for the delivery of the project.
• Validate program of works and method statements submitted by contractors and suppliers
• Prepare the construction work schedule and method statement for directly implemented projects.
• Provide overall follow up and supervision of the engineering and construction works related to the project and provide certification reports
• Supervise and manage the project construction staff and coordinate with project supervision officer
• Provide technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works carried out by the project
• Track activity expenses; ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion
• Check payments raised by contractors and suppliers and submit to finance.

3. Information Management / Reporting

15%

• Prepare a daily report and keep track of the daily progress of works.     
• Ensure that all infrastructure data is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
• Validate the accuracy of the data, and the quality of the Infrastructure interventions.
• Submit regular reports to the Program Manager.
• Study and negotiate change orders and approve them when completed
• Coordinate the works between consultant, contractor and client
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders

4. Other Duties as required

10%

• Security Management Responsibilities

Responsible for day to day security management

Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches

Participate in personal safety training as required

• HEA Responsibilities

Be aware of emergency procedures in a response

• Other Duties

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally, if any.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture events and

• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned

• Bachelor Degree in Civil, Industrial, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• 4-6 Years of experience in a similar supervisory and design position for WASH and infrastructure works including concrete works.
• Experience in rehabilitation of buildings is plus.
• Detail-oriented personality
• Independent, Self-Starter and creative and able to work without supervision
• Strong English and Arabic communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to travel across the country regularly for training, assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
• A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
• Ability to use a computer, with word-processing and spreadsheets, (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to use AutoCad and preferably ArcGIS