Project Assistant Engineer - Livelihoods

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

The purpose of the position is to ensure that all project deliverables are met within the agreed timeframe and budget in compliance with donor regulations, World Vision and international best practices, identifying and targeting beneficiaries, and supporting in the registration process.

1) S/he will Support in the development of Bill of Quantities (BoQs) based on the technical drawings and tender documents.

2) Follow up on the running of the daily livelihood activities including service providers; deliver high quality, accurate and timely daily reports.

3) Conduct regular field visits to project site and update the Project Coordinator with the progress of project activities in the field using relevant tools.

4) S/He will be held accountable of maintaining all documentation related directly to the activities to ensure accountability to the donor, and filing all relevant project documents in line with WV’s requirements for project auditing.

5) Supervise field-level infrastructure implementation.

Ensure Project Design and Implementation

• Follow Standards Defined by the project Coordinator to be adopted in the planned infrastructure works
• Follow Standards defined by the project Coordinator on the materials and construction tests needed to complete the works as per standards and norms
• 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, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources
• Conduct technical assessments and data analysis
• Develop and continually update Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for the delivery of the project.
• Validate program of works and method statements submitted by contractors and suppliers
• Prepare the construction work schedule and method statement for directly implemented projects.
• Provide overall follow up and supervision of the engineering and construction works related to the project and provide certification reports

• Supervise and manage the project construction staff and coordinate with the project Coordinator
• 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.
• Ensure that all Livelihood/ WASH and Infrastructure is designed in line with international and local best practices
• Complete technical project documentation including calculations, BOQ’s, specifications, quality plans, method statements and drawings
• propose solutions responding to needs as assessed
• Implement Quality Infrastructure within the planned project timeframe and budget.
• Follow up and submit payment requests

Reporting, filing & tracking

• Ensure that all infrastructure data is well managed and provide 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 Coordinator.
• Study and negotiate change orders and approve them when completed
• Coordinate the works between consultant, contractor and client
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Proper reporting, documentation and filing system are in place in line with donor and WVL’s standards and regulations.

Handle logistics responsibilities as necessary

• Prepare and update the list of items to be purchased on a monthly basis after coordination with the project coordinator
• Ensure that necessary materials and logistics for designated locations are in place.
• Manage the project’s procurement needs based on the developed procurement plan assigned by the project coordinator.
• Follow up on all procurement requests.
• Ensure timely submission of requests to facilitate field activity implementation, meeting both World Vision International (WVI) and donor requirements.
• Monitor administrative and logistics matters to ensure activities are implemented promptly
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of payments and keeping track of consumables and projects’ material needs

Perform other duties as required

• Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events
• Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture
• Report CP incidents as per the safeguarding policy guidelines.
• 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 Line Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil engineering
• Member in Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects
• A valid driver’s license (more than 1 year old).
• 3 years of Experience within NGO’s in a similar supervisory and design position for infrastructure works including concrete works & Road Rehabilitations
• Experience in data gathering at household level and focus group discussions
• Expertise to enter, transcribe, record, maintain data/information in written or electronic forms
• 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)
• Experience in infrastructure works, and in coordinating activities with partners and facilitating capacity building
• Understanding /Experience in Microsoft Access