Wash Engineer
Applications should be submitted through this Link and should include:
Detailed CV with at least two References, and
Cover letter (max 1 page)
For any question/Clarification, please contact us via email: [email protected].
The deadline for submission is 13 October,2024 . Any incomplete submissions will be disregarded.
“ACTED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and ensures that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited. All candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks in line with legal requirements. Any candidate offered a job will sign ACTED’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behaviour outlined in those documents.”
Assignment
The WASH Engineer is in charge of providing technical oversight and instruction in the field for civil works/WASH construction activities, drafting technical project documents, and ensuring the targets set by the Program Manager are met according to the set timeframe.
Functions
To ensure the adequate implementation of medium to large scale civil works/infrastructure construction in the target areas as per technical standards and project objectives. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Conduct technical assessments of institutions and prepare bill of quantities for rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities;
- Review of project plans and technical documents prior to implementation to ensure feasibility and accuracy of inputs required (in terms of quality and quantity);
- Contribute to the preparation of tender documents and evaluation of technical criteria in tender bids;
- Daily supervision of construction site and work of ACTED contractor, complete daily report on construction progress, quantities delivered to the site, site conditions, photo documentation;
- Prepare daily/weekly report on construction progress and any challenges/delays in workplan;
- Monitoring of the consultant/contractor’s work and cross checking reports emitted by WE consultant for accuracy;
- Liaison all local/national government representatives to ensure commitments are received in parallel to ongoing projects to allow for timely completion and to address any issues raised regarding contractor’s work;
- Advise on project proposal, BOQ development, consultations regarding contract development and technical specifications for all construction related projects
- Preparation of donor visits and donor visibility;
Qualifications
- Educational background in civil and/or environmental engineering ideally with a focus on water related works;
- Experience working on medium to large scale construction projects through contractors;
- Strong communication, inter-personal skills, and diplomacy;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to draft detailed and accurate reports in a timely manner;
- Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
- Spoken Arabic is required. Spoken and written English is strongly preferred. Spoken French is an asset.
- Working knowledge of computers using MS Word and Excel among other packages. Communicate effectively through email and use of internet.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Beirut