Shelter Engineer

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement and supervise Shelter activities

Provide overall follow up and supervision on the implementation of Shelter activities / rehabilitation works whether through contractor or through cash assistance

Develop and continually update Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for the delivery of project activities

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

Track activity expenses; ensure that appropriate action in place in a timely fashion.

Check payments raised by contractors and suppliers and submit to finance

Design of potential and current construction projects

Conduct Shelter assessments in affected households in Beirut, using tools validated by Technical Specialist and Senior Engineer

Develop specifications, drawings, and Bills of Quantities (BoQ’s) and support in the selection of potential contactors

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

Perform design calculations

Assist in the development of proposals for new Shelter projects

Develop report and manage information

Ensure that all information related to Shelter activities are collected and reported in a timely manner.

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

Submit regular reports related to the project to the related manager.

Study and negotiate variation orders document and approve them when completed.

Coordinate the works between beneficiaries, consultant, contractor and client.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders

Report the daily progress of works to the related manager.

Follow up with Shelter local partners on the quality of implementation, provide technical guidance as well as ensure all logistical matters are completed.

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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor degree in Civil/Construction Engineering, Architecture, or any other related field

At least 2 years of experience in a similar supervisory and design position

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

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

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

Ability to use maps and drawings

Experience working collaboratively in a team

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

Experience in NGOs, preferably in implementing programs in any related field

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

Member in Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects

90% field work

Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.