Civil Engineer-SC 8 (2 positions)-Beirut/ Zahle

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Engineering and the overall supervision of the Head of Livelihoods Unit, the Civil Engineer will perform the following responsibilities:

Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, engineering standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations

Review requests for new constructions or rehabilitation works, carry out survey and technical assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions

Conduct field assessment and technical survey including design and technical and shop drawings as per WFP design and drawing guides for the basic and low risk infrastructure such vegetable/fruit market for farmers, agriculture road, irrigation canal, water reservoir, etc

Help and support Head of Engineering in liaising with local government on the national standards, market rates required for the infrastructure projects.

Review the CP(s) monthly payment and invoices for the infrastructure project and confirm work progress

Supervision and monitoring of infrastructure projects implementing directly by WFP country office and certify work quality and preparation of payment for contractor

Provide technical guidance to the Livelihood Team that support a successful construction procurement process whenever needed

Assist the Head of Engineering and LH teams to provide the technical input to the preparation of tenders, during bid evaluation process while needed.

As tasked by the Head of Engineering or the Head of the LH unit, supervise the construction works in the field, and administer the works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications;

Assist Head of Engineering in the preparation of project / contracts related documentations such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, Engineer’s Instructions and Variation Orders, Contractor’s bills review reports, certifications, client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports.

Assist Head of Engineering to ensure that WFP procedures and standards adhere to all project implementation activities.

Draft monthly, quarterly or ad hoc field reports for infrastructure projects particularly for the direct implementation

Provide data and information about project works to WFP Head of Engineering for reporting purposes

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum requirements:

Education: University degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering and Architecture discipline. Holds or be eligible for Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or “Chartered Engineer” status, or recognized equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority.

Engineering diploma 3 additional years of relevant work experience.

Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in design and construction management of buildings, road, irrigation, livelihood and community based infrastructure projects direct engagements is required.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic languages.

Additional desired skills:

Experience in supervision of civil engineering construction activities is required.

Work experience in post-conflict/ fragile environments and hardship is desirable.

Good knowledge of public procurement procedures

Knowledge and experience of international construction contract formats and contract management, FIDIC or other, is desirable

Experience of working within the Humanitarian Community

Good knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and other relevant engineering software

Experience with UN, NGOs or INGOs is a plus.