Senior Field Engineers

Job Title:                              Senior Field Engineer Location:                              North, Lebanon Reporting Line:                 Project Manager Staff Reporting:                                Team Leader, Monitoring Officer, Govt Liaison Officer,                                                 Community Relations Officer, Contracts Officer Job Status:                          Temporary – 6 months Job Grade:                          Grade 3 Prepared by:                      Programme Support Manager Date Prepared:                 25 August 2013 Approved by:                    Country Director   Job Summary The Senior Field Engineer will be a counterpart to the Project Manager (international staff) and will be expected to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time and Concern will build the post-holders capacity accordingly.  S/he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of administrative, financial, technical and community mobilization functions for the wash projects being implemented in the North governorate of Lebanon. He/she will manage the Team Leader, work with subcontractors and give technical assistance to the Field Officers as required.   Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the effective implementation of the WASH or Shelter project a)      Responsible for the implementation of the WASH or Shelter Project, providing technical guidance and oversight resulting in quality construction and materials supply b)      Ensure that all project activities are in accordance with budgets available and being implemented on schedule. c)       Assessments, Documentation and Project design d)      Responsible for assessment of construction activities in the formal/informal settlements or collective centres in close cooperation with the Project Manager and in line with other local government, sister NGOs and UN agencies such as UNCHR and UNICEF. e)      Take part in the strategic planning, scheduling, monitoring and assessments, and evaluation of the Concern Wash project f)       Ensure documentation of project progress is on-going and integrate sound monitoring and evaluation procedures in all aspects of the project. g)      Ensure implementation of capacity building sessions in each site for the construction teams covering environmental issues related to construction h)      Creatively solve problems that arise with communities and local authorities in providing WASH and shelter solutions. i)        Make sure that all Concern procurement and logistics policies are followed during the wash activities implementation. j)        Responsible for pre-qualification of good contractors to carry out WASH and shelter activities k)      Ensure that WASH and shelter activities are carried out in accordance with national quality, norms and standards provided for the camps. l)        In coordination with the Community Relations Officer, support Concern to meet its minimum quality and accountability requirements in emergencies m)    Prepare documentation for final handover and closure of projects. n)      Timely reporting, on a monthly basis, regarding all WASH and shelter activities     Represent Concern and its work and liaison with external agencies a)    Liaise with local authority/municipalities to identify projects that would benefit both host and refugee communities. b)   Represent Concern at WASH and shelter coordination meetings in northern region as well as coordinating work with relevant partners and UNHCR and UNICEF.   Support and manage staff reporting to this position a)      Supervision of wash team leaders working in the camps, maximizing team-work and participatory approaches to management. b)      Provide regular support and feedback to post-holders reporting to this role c)       Undertake probation and annual performance reviews frankly and in timely manner d)      Ensure sub-ordinates are clear about their role, expectations and all relevant policies and procedures e)      Support the professional development of subordinates f)       Undertake joint work planning g)      Facilitate communication flows between subordinates and senior management   Deputise for the Project Manager as required To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct. To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.   To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6). Support Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required     Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required   Degree in Civil Engineering      or directly related field. Minimum of three years experience in coordination      or managing construction projects Strong knowledge and experience in engineering      and construction project with related processes like tendering of works,      monitoring of construction sites etc. Knowledge and      experience in GIS/GPS Previous work experience in refugee/IDP settings      and complex emergencies is an asset. Familiarity with the SPHERE Project and Minimum      Standards and Lebanon construction standards. Leadership and      supervisory skills and ability to foster team spirit. Strong organizational skills and able to      coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders Strong facilitation, negotiation and      mediation skills and ability to work independently Report writing skills      and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets. Skills in      technical drawings software (preferably AutoCad) and project management      software are desirable. Excellent grasp of      English both spoken and written Good interpersonal and      communication skills in Arabic Willingness to live in      North governorate of Lebanon and travel to the camps when necessary. Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow      security guidelines and regulations Commitment to ensuring the protection of      refugees Commitment      to humanitarian principles and values Commitment      to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices     CONCERN STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT PROTECTION POLICY Concern Worldwide has a staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern Staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected from them. In this context staff has the responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standard in day to day conduct in their work place in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract employment. Any breach of Concern Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme participant Protection Policy by employees of Concern Worldwide during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.   Counter Terrorism Policy   ‘Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.  Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).    ‘Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant.  For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.   By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.’