Geo-Technician Engineer

JOB SUMMARY An experienced Geo-technician Engineer is required to assist T.E.R.R.E.Liban in providing Geotechnical assessment and submitting technical recommendations to be included in the design of recreational municipal development BALADI project implemented in a forest area.   BACKGROUND The USAID BALADI project is a five-year program that extends from September 2012 until September 2017. It seeks to encourage innovation in service delivery by local governments. This project is implemented by Caritas Lebanon in nine Lebanese districts in partnership with T.E.R.R.E.Liban. It sponsors an in-kind competitive grants program that responds to governance and economic opportunity needs. All planned activities under this project should be compliant with USAID rules and local regulations.   TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Conduct Geotechnical site assessment in coordination with T.E.R.R.ELiban. Provide the necessary technical recommendations to solve the erosion problem of a forest trail of a recreational municipal development BALADI project… Provide a time line and cost estimation for the implementation of the Geo-technical recommendations. Review and approve the updated design of the project to ensure compliance with the provided recommendations. Submit a report detailing the Geo-technical site assessment results and recommendations for the forest trail of a recreational Municipality Development BALADI Project. Monitor the execution of geo-technical recommendations for the forest trail.   JOB TERMS Up to Five days consultancy per week Communication and transportation are not paid   EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / JOB RELATED SKILLS          ·            Bachelor in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical.          ·            At least 5 years of similar experience in Geo-technical engineering.          ·            USAID Experience is a plus.          ·            Attention to accuracy and detail required.          ·            Able to perform under tight deadlines.          ·            Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, multi-task, meet deadlines and work with attention to detail.          ·            Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus.          ·            Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills.          ·            Good computer applications skills.