Senior Engineer

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps has worked in Lebanon since 1993, running community development programs focused primarily on promoting agricultural and economic development, environmental sustainability, and increased opportunity for disadvantaged communities.  During and after the war of summer 2006, Mercy Corps ran a large-scale relief and recovery program to aid those most affected by the conflict.  At present, Mercy Corps is implementing programs funded by US State Department, the United Nations, EU and private donors.  Mercy Corps in Lebanon leverages the thriving Lebanese network of development organizations, and works very closely with local entities to implement programs that focus on: (1) Addressing humanitarian needs resulting from the Syrian crisis in Lebanon; (2) Increasing stability and resiliency among communities; (3) Catalyzing economic opportunities for youth, women and disadvantaged groups in the local economy.  Mercy Corps Lebanon has a diverse, dynamic and committed team that strives to implement excellent programs that work with Lebanese civil society organizations, communities, private sector actors and government representatives to achieve Mercy Corps’ mission of helping to build secure, productive, and just communities. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY Leads implementation, and quality control for construction and rehabilitation activities carried out in Mercy Corps target program areas. Undertakes project design, estimates costs and Bill of Quantities, oversees rehabilitation and construction activities, and ensure quality and timely completion. Supervise the work of field engineers. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Lead field activities related to reconstruction / rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure undertaken by Mercy Corps in program target areas in Bekaa, South and Mt. Lebanon. Assist the Program Manager and other relevant staff in planning WASH infrastructure development programs and activities. Support all rehabilitation and construction activities with improved coordination and timely technical inputs in order to effectively meet completion target. Oversee implementation activities such as design reviews, procurement of project materials, and implementation on the ground. Undertake extensive field visits to assess the quality of construction activities undertaken directly under the Mercy Corps staff or through contractors. Maintain close coordination with relevant staff of Water Establishments and municipalities during rehabilitation/construction works on public water and sanitation facilities. Supervise Field Engineers and provide advice and support to help overcome any shortcomings in the construction quality, and management procedures. Design training modules and impart training to operators and caretakers of rehabilitated systems. Assist Program Manager in preparation of monthly progress reports and project completion report on relevant rehabilitation/construction activities undertaken in the respective district. Any other relevant tasks assigned.  KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years of experience and knowledge of engineering and construction, particularly in the field of water and sanitation. Work with communities in a development setting. Computer literate, having familiarity with computer based engineering software, and with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Extensive knowledge and work experience in Bekaa, South and Mt. Lebanon.