Consultant- Site Engineer

Anera Background:

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $219 million in support of programs in 2024 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

Objective of the Service

Anera’s SENSE project aims to improve access to quality sensory-based and developmental services for children with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, communication delays, behavioral challenges, and sensory processing difficulties. The project supports partner centers in establishing or strengthening sensory rooms, building staff capacity, and implementing structured assessment and treatment pathways. Four partner centers are selected, one in Beirut, one in Nahr Al Berit, two in Tyre.

The architect/engineer will work alongside a disability specialist and play a central role in ensuring high quality renovation of the four sensory rooms. They will provide comprehensive services encompassing preliminary site visits, architectural design, tendering support, supervision, and project completion tasks based on the preliminary assessment done.

Scope of Service

Preliminary Site Visits:

• Conduct initial site visits for all four locations.
• Provide a report detailing findings and recommendations.

As-Built Drawings:

• Develop accurate and detailed as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.

Architectural Design:

• Develop a comprehensive architectural design based on client requirements.
• Provide conceptual sketches, floor plans, and elevations.
• Incorporate sustainable and innovative design principles.

Tender Documents and Support:

• Prepare comprehensive tender documents.
• Assist in the tendering process, including pre-bid meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from potential bidders.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable contractors based on bids received.

Supervision and Office Backup:

• Oversee renovation activities to ensure compliance with design and specifications.
• Regular site visits during the renovation phase.
• Verify completed milestones and work against agreed-upon payment schedules.
• Issue payment certificates in accordance with project progress.

Snagging and Handing Over:

• Conduct thorough snagging inspections to identify and rectify defects.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Facilitate the smooth handover of the project to the client.

Key Deliverables

1. Assessment reports for the four centers
2. As built drawings and architectural design file
3. Tender document
4. Support in tender process and bids analysis
5. Snagging reports

Timeframe and Reporting

• The estimated duration for this assignment is 20 days over 7 months effective beginning of January
• The consultant will report to Health Program Manager

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture or related field 
• At least 5 years of civil engineering/Architecture experience with site experience and field supervision
• Experience of coordinating the activities of a multidisciplinary team including contractors and staff from diverse range of backgrounds
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, or equivalent engineering software
• Proficiency in BOQ preparation, site supervision, and quality assurance
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks concurrently and independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to draft detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anera strives to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, political or national views or background, ethnicity, religion, age, handicap, sex, or any other factor unrelated to ability to perform the required work. Anera does give strong preference in employing Lebanese, Palestinian, or other resident Arab nationals (other than for the country director position and internships). In all cases, recruitment decisions are first and foremost based on merit and qualifications. Anera holds local project institutions to the same standards.

Code of Conduct

Anera is committed to conducting its operations with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism across all contexts in which we work. We strive to deliver high-quality services and maintain a reputation built on fairness, respect, responsibility, and sound judgment. All employees, managers, officers, and representatives are expected to uphold these standards at all times and act per their duty of loyalty to Anera. No individual may misrepresent the organization or speak on its behalf without proper authorization. Confidential and sensitive information—including financial data, strategic plans, or information related to partners and beneficiaries—must be handled with the utmost discretion and only shared on a need-to-know basis, in line with Anera’s confidentiality and privacy policies. Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The level of disciplinary response may take into account whether the violation was self-reported and whether the individual cooperated in the investigation process.

Our values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.