Engineer WASH (Lebanese Nationals Only)

Functions

To ensure the adequate implementation of medium to large scale civil works/infrastructure construction in the target areas as per technical standards and project objectives.

Duties and responsibilities include:

-Conduct technical assessments of institutions and prepare bill of quantities for rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities;

-Review of project plans and technical documents prior to implementation to ensure feasibility and accuracy of inputs required (in terms of quality and quantity);

-Contribute to the preparation of tender documents and evaluation of technical criteria in tender bids;

-Daily supervision of construction site and work of ACTED contractor, complete daily report on construction progress, quantities delivered to the site, site conditions, photo documentation;

-Prepare daily/weekly report on construction progress and any challenges/delays in workplan; Monitoring of the consultant/contractor’s work and cross checking reports emitted by WE consultant for accuracy;

-Liaison all local/national government representatives to ensure commitments are received in parallel to ongoing projects to allow for timely completion and to address any issues raised regarding contractor’s work;

-Advise on project proposal, BOQ development, consultations regarding contract development and technical specifications for all construction related projects Preparation of donor visits and donor visibility;

Qualifications:

-Educational background in civil and/or environmental engineering ideally with a focus on water related works;

-Experience working on medium to large scale construction projects through contractors; Strong communication, inter-personal skills, and diplomacy;

-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;

-Ability to draft detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner;

-Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;

-Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;

-Spoken Arabic is required.

-Spoken and written English is strongly preferred.

-Spoken French is an asset.

-Working knowledge of computers using MS Word and Excel among other packages.

-Communicate effectively through email and use of internet.