Construction Supervisor - North Lebanon (expected vacancy)

PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

General objective:

Under the authority of the implementation WASH & Shelter Deputy Program Manager (DPM), the construction supervisor will be responsible for:

• Implementing the activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation proposals through the DPM.
• Supervise the WASH & Shelter operational team
• Report the complete construction activities to the DPM.
• Refer all the needs within the referral mechanism or internally within the team through a formal way
• Ensuring that all relations with the staff, managers and communities we work with are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner
• Sharing ideas for improving the work with the line manager
• Ensure the timely implementation of the WASH & Shelter activities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s quality standards are met and proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance if necessary
• Representing Solidarites International in donor visits and external training

The main challenges:

1. Participate in planning different activities for WASH & shelter in short period considering all constraints may will face.
2. Balancing program quality against budget and time constraints
3. Ensure communication among different departments with SI and ensure all the team have close coordination

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Follow up on the referral for the construction work in the informal settlements and outside
• Be Involved in the emergency response
• Develop close collaboration with different departments inside SI

Responsibilities and main activities:

1. Project Implementation & Supervision: Assess rehabilitation needs, prepare BOQs, supervise construction and WASH/Shelter works, ensuring adherence to SI standards, deadlines, and safety measures.
2. Data Management & Reporting: Collect site data, update databases and internal tools, submit daily reports, and ensure proper documentation, including assessments, handovers, referrals, and incident reports.
3. Community Engagement & Accountability: Ensure respectful and informed engagement with communities, clearly communicating project goals, selection criteria, and activities to beneficiaries.
4. Contractor Management & Quality Control: Train and supervise contractors, ensure quality service delivery, manage site challenges, and coordinate handovers with quality activity managers.

Reporting/Communication

1. Ensure timely submission of high-quality internal and external reports, such as weekly updates, progress reports
2. Maintain clear and regular communication with the DPM and other departments to share updates, identify problems, and coordinate solutions.
3. Maintain adequate archiving of technical documentation, evaluations, and site monitoring tools for accountability and knowledge management.

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: DPM

Functional Manager: DPM
 

PROFILE NEEDED

Studies : Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Hydraulic Engineering is strongly preferred. Alternatively, strong technical skills must be clearly proven by means of extended professional experience with engineering.

Experience :

1. At least 1-2 years experience in a similar position, for INGO sector
2. Proven previous experience in the construction of emergency sanitation infrastructure, including but not limited to latrines, bathing shelters, handwashing point, waste management systems
3. Proven previous experience in emergency water trucking, chlorination, and water quality analysis
4. Proven previous experience in rapid needs assessments, baseline surveys, and security assessments
5. Experience in working in a tense security context with strict security rules
6. Experience in team management

Language : English & Arabic

IT : Familiarity with CAD software, Microsoft office, Knowledge of data collection tools, Use of communication and collaboration platforms

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post : 1615 USD as basic salary

Vacation : 1.75 paid leave per month

Social and medical cover
 

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