Infrastructure Field Worker

Field Worker     Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale is a not-for-profit, non-political and non-religious NGO. Its objective is to bring about a global response to the basic needs of populations suffering from acute humanitarian crisis and to allow them to recover their autonomy and dignity. PU-AMI’s involvement in the Syrian Crisis is strong, with a wide range of programs implemented in most of the countries affected by the conflict.   PU-AMI’s main objective in Lebanon for the years 2015/2016 is to provide a protection-based holistic response, covering the basic needs of refugees and host communities in Beirut, Saida, Mount Lebanon and Akkar districts.   A multi-sectorial portfolio of activities (Psychosocial, Education, Health, WASH, Food Security, Infrastructure, Shelter Rehabilitation and IS/CS Management - Protection) is addressing refugees and host population’s vulnerabilities, by enabling individuals and communities to achieve respect for rights in safety and dignity.   PU-AMI is also seeking more sustainable and cost-efficient modalities of implementation, mainly by building partnerships with local organizations and existing public entities, which will contribute to bridge the humanitarian assistance delivered to refugees with specific community support projects, in order to strengthen the social cohesion between communities.   Consequently, PU-AMI’s 2015-2016 Country Strategy is based on 2 programs: -        A Humanitarian Assistance Program: providing a protection-based humanitarian material assistance and services to the most vulnerable refugees and people affected by the Syrian Crisis. -        A Resilience Program: developing and strengthening community-level infrastructures as well as supporting household-level economic empowerment and well-being, with regards to specific poor and vulnerable groups, including women and people with disabilities.           POSITION GENERAL INFORMATION   Position: Field Worker Component: Infrastructure Based in: Halba / Akkar with frequent travel within the Northern Governorate   Supervision Under the direct supervision of:        Infrastructure Technical Advisor Under the indirect supervision of:    Infrastructure Project Manager Supervision of  :                                         Daily workers, Community members,        and volunteers Under the overall supervision of:       Field Coordinator       OVERALL MISSION   General objective   The Infrastructure Field Worker is part of the infrastructure team, working on Infrastructure activities, including but not limited to construction and rehabilitation of Infrastructures, installation of the water supply networks, upgrading of sanitation facilities, and distribution of relief items at field level, in the framework of PU-AMI’s Emergency Response and Development Program in Lebanon. The Infrastructure Field Worker works in close collaboration with team members of the Infrastructure and other departments, under the direct supervision of the Infrastructure Technical Advisor. The Infrastructure Field Worker is responsible for the implementation of all Water Supply and Sanitation activities.     Responsibilities and tasks   Activities implementation -          Install and construct the infrastructures by respecting the design and required quality of the works (technical specifications and methodology). -          Install the water supply networks by following the technical guidance of the Technical Advisor. -          Have the capacity  of implementation of basic reinforced concrete works, installation of Water tanks, Water taps, Arabic and European WC. -          Have the capacity to follow the security rules to ensure security on-site. -          Provide technical guidance to daily workers, volunteers and Community members.   The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.     QUALIFICATIONS     Mandatory requirements Language skills: Fluent in Arabic. Education degree: Proven experience as Skilled Worker (construction, infrastructure, plumbing, …). Work experience:  2 years of experience in private sector  private companies) in Construction field, Water Supply networks and/or plumbing works . Computer skills: N/A Other: -          Valid driving licence (1 year minimum) -          Good knowledge of North Governorate, and repeated willingness to move in the geographic areas of the mentioned governate.