Project Engineer - WFP (Akkar)

Application process:

All interested candidates shall apply throughout the below link:

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/lebanon/water-sanitation-and-health-wash/p…

Only applications received through this link are considered

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

% Time

Major Activities

End Results Expected

85%

Ensure Project Design and Implementation

Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned infrastructure works

Develop specifications, drawings, and Bill of Quantities (BoQ’s) Interpret field and laboratory results

Design or supervise the design of systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, waste water, air, or soil quality

Develop, implement and manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources

Assist in proposals for infrastructure and Livelihood projects.

Conduct technical assessments and data analysis

Develop and continually update Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for the delivery of the projects sites

Validate program of works and method statements submitted by contractors and suppliers

Provide overall follow up and supervision of the engineering and construction works related to the project and provide certification reports

Provide technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works carried out by the project

Track activity expenses; ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion

Check payments raised by contractors and suppliers and submit to finance.

Witness, approve or reject all concrete, hydraulic, control and electromechanical tests done on site or laboratories

All Livelihood and Infrastructure is designed in line with international and local Standards

Complete technical project documentation including calculations, BOQ’s, specifications and drawings

Sound proposal solutions responding to needs as assessed.

Quality Infrastructure is implemented within the planned project timeframe and budget.

Correct payment orders

Deliverables are as per specifications and acceptable

10%

Handle Information Management / Reporting

Report the daily progress of works to the project manager

Ensure that all infrastructure data is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.

Validate the accuracy of the data, and the quality of the Infrastructure interventions.

Submit regular reports to the Project Manager.

Study and negotiate change orders and approve them when completed

Coordinate the works between consultants, contractors and casual workers

Communicate effectively with stakeholders

Well-managed and clear databases are being used to plan, monitor, and modify the interventions.

5%

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

100%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor Degree in Civil, Industrial, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

4-6 Years of experience in a similar supervisory position

Experience in NGOs, preferably in implementing programs in any field related to water or sanitation: involving assessments, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation and monitoring

Detail-oriented personality

Independent, Self-Starter and creative and able to work without supervision

Strong English and Arabic communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to travel across the country regularly for training, assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation

Experience working collaboratively in a team

Experience in infrastructure works, and in coordinating activities with partners and facilitating capacity building

Ability to use a computer, with word-processing and spreadsheets, (e.g. Microsoft Office)

Ability to use AutoCad and preferably ArcGIS

A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.

Full adherence to World Vision Lebanon Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

Full adherence to security protocols

A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required

Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina

Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment

Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources

Member in Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects

Experience in project monitoring, reporting and accounting.

Excellent working knowledge of IT technologies (Construction management software, computer engineering design software-AutoCad,GIS..) and office computer applications (Ms Office)

Experienced in community mobilization and the ability to manage meetings with community leader’s, government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders (ensuring gender balance in participation). Interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.

50% field work, 50% office based