Hydraulic Engineer-North Lebanon

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE…

Solidarités International is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and close to the people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International's teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Caribbean where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

ABOUT THE JOB

MISSION

Hydraulic Engineer (HE) supports establishment-led service improvement and cost recovery (ELSICR) implementation in the field, as well as provides technical supervision and capacity building to technical staff at local offices of the Water Establishment Qobayat Office (WEQO).

The HE works closely with other engineers, technicians, and managers at WEQO as well as staff from Solidarités International.

On a daily basis, the HE coordinates directly with the Senior Hydraulic Engineer hosted by WW-GVC who provides them with technical advisory and oversight, capacity building, and backstopping support.

LIST OF MAIN TASKS

Studies and Information (30%)

• Lead surveying and assessment of existing water schemes directly through ground-truthing available data, measuring hydraulic values, and building/calibrating models;
• Supervise technicians and skilled workers in conducting network tapping and leak detection campaigns;
• Collect findings in Geographic Information Systems in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures;
• Ensure Management Information Systems, especially Workforce Management Systems, are utilized effectively and reflect operations accurately;
• Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports extensively documenting and analysing progress, plans, achievements, and challenges, and make recommendations.

Implementation (40%)

• Lead the design and implementation of rehabilitation and upgrade works recommended, revised by SHE, and approved by the Infrastructure Project Manager and WEQO;
• Support the head of office in planning fieldwork and coordinating with other departments of WEQO;
• Supervise maintenance works implemented by technicians and skilled workers within the jurisdiction of the assigned duty station;
• Ensure that infrastructure works in the field comply with contracts, designs, standards, and good practices.

Capacity Building (10%)

• Support the assessment of WEQO’s local office operation and maintenance teams, equipment, and practices;
• Actively participate in training on surveying, maintenance, rehabilitation, design, modelling, and other relevant skills and support WEQO’s technicians and skilled workers through continued coaching;
• Support the implementation of improved WE service improvement, operation, maintenance, contract management, and workforce management processes.

Procurement Processes (10%)

• Coordinate with Solidarités International on contract management and provide timely material and works requests in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures;
• Ensure supplies and works meet both WEQO and Solidarités International’s standards and specifications.

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager:  Infrastructure Program Manager

YOUR PROFILE

Education

• A university degree or equivalent in the field of Water/Hydraulic Engineering or similar.
• Mater's Degree Preferable

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in water-related consulting, contracting, operations, institutions, academia, research, etc;
• Previous Experience Working in NGO

• Knowledge of Lebanese context and work in coordination with Water 
  Establishments

• Knowledge of Near/Middle-East Context

• More than 3 years of engineering experience;

• Previous Experience in Akkar Area;
• Previous experience working with public utilities;
• Experience in contract management of infrastructure works;

Skills and Abilities

• Good written and spoken communication skills;
• Commitment to knowledge transfer and capacity building of colleagues and partners;
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with partner organizations, public institutions, and service providers;
• Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and perform under pressure;
• High tolerance for lengthy processes, and ability to patiently and persistently follow-up;
• Ability to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results;
• Capacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution;
• Integrity in line with Solidarités International’s values and ethical standards;
• Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Availability to commit for a long-term deployment.

Languages

• Professional written and spoken English;
• Native spoken Arabic.

Computer Skills

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Professional skills in CAD;
• Basic skills in Hydraulic Modelling software.

• Professional skills in GIS and/or Hydraulic Modelling software

   

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 1,650 USD – Basic salary

Vacation: 1.5 Paid Leaves/month

Social and medical cover.