Junior Technical Advisor-Architect/civil Engineer

A.     Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications Masters/MSc in architecture, construction engineering, science or related area Professional experience At least 3 years of experience in civil engineer or architect positions for construction projects, at least 1 year in the field of rehabilitation would be a plus. Working experience in Lebanon preferred. First experiences in planning, supervising and implementing of rehabilitation projects in Lebanon. Experiences in the field of public education sector are of advantage. Knowledge of national and international standards and procedures in construction works, here especially in rehabilitation works. Other knowledge, additional competences Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) Used to working goal-oriented and timely Very good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with partners at various levels. Enthusiasm for the project idea. Ability and willingness to work with a multi-cultural team. Working language is English. Experience in international cooperation and / or a good overview about the other stakeholders in the same field is of added advantage. Driving licence for Lebanon with at least 5 years’ experience of driving. Good knowledge about Lebanon respectively the areas with school projects for field trips and willingness to drive on his/her own. In case of field trips with non-Lebanese colleagues, translates English / Arabic. B.    Major Responsibilities Project implementation in the field of rehabilitation of public schools Leading and monitoring all processes and procedures related to rehabilitation of public schools in Lebanon in consultation with the international technical advisor and/or the head of the project Leading and monitoring consultants / architects or engineers who are commissioned with planning, tendering and site supervision Ensuring close communication, coordination and monitoring of all involved parties inside Lebanon Ensuring close communication to and with GIZ headquarter in Germany, mainly with GIZ Construction Group and GIZ Contract Department. C.     Tasks 1.     Support in managing and coordinating the rehabilitation process: Supporting and assisting in all processes and procedures related to rehabilitation of public schools in Lebanon, according to project goals, team agreements and / or consultations with international/national technical advisors for school rehabilitation and / or the head of the project Preparing and supporting clear communication to and with GIZ headquarter in Germany, mainly with GIZ Construction Group and GIZ Contract Department, to obtain necessary approvals. Supporting the preparation and usage of operational plans (time and costs) and cash flow plans for rehabilitation measures. Assisting in a pre-assessment together with GIZ office of local architects / consultants and construction companies for further short-listing, approvals and contracting. Conducting regular field trips to all school projects /construction sites which are located mainly in North Lebanon, Bekaa and Mount Lebanon, together with the technical advisor/s. Strictly applying a “Do-no-harm” approach in implementation of activities to avoid tension between host and refugee communities.   2.     General Communication and Cooperation: Preparing memos and progress reports upon requests Arithmetically checking invoices from local consultants and local construction companies (measurement contracts). Cooperating and coordinating closely with program advisor responsible for the activities in the field of child-friendly school environment as well as with the projects’ officer responsible for management, monitoring and communication in order to contribute to the integration of impacts and experiences within the team (and other groups). Ensuring good communication, effective coordination and flow of information within the project and with work partners, other institutions and the GIZ country office   3.     Knowledge Management & Monitoring: The position holder Contributes to the result-based monitoring and knowledge management of the project.   4.     Other Duties/Additional Tasks The position holder In case of field trips with non-Lebanese colleagues, translates English / Arabic. Represents the interests and always acts on behalf of GIZ. Conducts any other relevant tasks upon the request of direct superior / head of project.   Description of the project: GIZ-project ELCaps (Enhancing Learning Conditions at Public Schools) is commissioned by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with improvement of school environment for Syrian refugee families and for Lebanese families in host communities. Part of this project are rehabilitation works at appr. 18-20 selected public school buildings in North Lebanon, Mount Lebanon and Bekaa. ELCaps is leading and monitoring all steps from selecting schools for further rehabilitation works until over handing the rehabilitated schools back to the partner. Planning and supervision as well as the construction works are over handed to Lebanese consultants and companies. The project cooperates closely with the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) which is the partner of the project.