Technical Consultant

Working conditions

The Job requires understanding the challenges faced in field. Excepted to work under challenging circumstances, that requires a patient and calm attitude.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertakes site visits in the designated area for identified projects.
• Prepares and / or reviews feasibility studies and formulates projects ideas; S/he will meet with local authorities, partners, beneficiaries and project’s staff, prepares BOQs and cost estimates as well as technical specifications for the required works in coordination with the central engineering unit. S/he will prepare drawings if required; provides pictures for site conditions; proposes solutions, recommendations, etc….
• Provide Technical Support on Bidders’ queries and conduct site visits within the bidding process.
• Follow up technically with local authorities, partners and local staff.
• Supervise, monitor and report on works implemented by contractors/suppliers ensuring proper implementation; provide technical guidance and make sure that works are compliant with technical specifications, drawings and project schedule.
• Validate quantity and quality of the works and submit technical report to the RPM, Activity Fund Team, and Engineering Team.
• Approve receiving of goods and supplies on behalf of Swisscontact in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Communicate any delay or amendment to the Project Manager.
• Liaises with local partners and beneficiaries to conduct Community Profiles and meetings with Advisory groups in the field as well as any other follow up tasks with the local community.
• Assists in making recommendations for program-led community stabilization and emergency response activities.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, including but not limited to material submittals, engineering and shops drawings, As-built drawings, etc… are electronically filed for each construction project.
• Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor or his/her designee.

4.  Minimum Qualifications

• University degree is required.
• At least three years of professional experience in engineering, construction or another relevant area of expertise.
• Experience in construction projects design, implementation, oversight, or monitoring is preferred.
• Excellent communication, reporting and networking skills.
• Proven experience fostering effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including local government, community-based organizations, and the private sector.
• Experience working with communal committees and donor-funded projects is an asset. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Fluent spoken Arabic, with strong English required.
• Access to a car for transportation to site visits.

  6.  Reporting

The Field Officer/Engineer will report directly to the Project Manager.

DESCRIPTION: 

Duties and responsibilities:

Technical assistance and follow-up

• Write BOQs (Bill of Quantities)
• Follow-up and liaise with the contractor
• Reports all technical and field activities done

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in such field
•  Writing Bill of Quantities.
• Writing reports ( excel, word )