Area Engineers (2)

Job Description

Gaza Household WASH Activity

Position: Area Engineers (2)

Location: Gaza Strip

Global Communities is an international development non-profit organization. Our mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities is seeking an Area Engineer for a USAID-funded Household WASH program in Gaza. The three-year program will improve human health, environmental health and livelihoods in vulnerable communities by increasing access to facilities and services for safe domestic water and improved sanitation. Priorities include: 1) Providing durable solutions to vulnerable communities, such as the establishment, extension or rehabilitation of water distribution networks and sanitation systems at the household and neighborhood levels; and 2) Increasing emergency WASH preparedness interventions to mitigate and reduce rainwater and sewage flooding risks in vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities:

The Area Engineer specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reviews all designs prepared for small construction activities, working directly with preparers on revisions and recommending final versions for approval by the Chief Engineer.
Oversees the implementation of the project’s small construction activities, including household water and sewage connections and minor structural renovations in target households.
Prepare tender’s documents including the Bills of Quantities and technical specifications.
Conducts trainings on construction monitoring for Engineering Fellows.
Assist in the performance evaluation process for the engineering fellows.
Prioritize, plan and assign daily work duties to field engineers.
Supports Fellows to monitor construction, including conducting regular supervisory visits and ensuring compliance with safety plan.
Inspects all construction works and to ensure quality and site safety; investigates root causes of incidents and recommends corrective measures.
Provide technical support to other team members and contractors when and where required
Support in Liaising with beneficiary community and WASH cluster
Provide technical support to water quality & hygiene promotion team while implementing the water quality and hygiene promotion activities.
Ensure that infrastructure works is integrated with hygiene promotion and community

participation component, to ensure sustainability of the infrastructure built
Reviews monthly safety reports.
Prepare work schedules in collaboration with the Line Manager and ensure that the construction is completed on time and within budget.
Perform regular inspections & tests on materials and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations & standards.
Document the construction process and keep detailed construction logs.
Present construction project progress updates to the line manager.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Water Engineering or any other relevant field; master degree is preferable
Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in supervising and implementing WASH related programs;
Demonstrated experience in conducting trainings on construction management and monitoring;
Must have strong technical knowledge and understanding of WASH rehabilitation and construction works, with a focus on environmental and sustainable solutions
Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines.
Reports writing skills in both English and Arabic;
Advanced computer literacy skills
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate adequate English language proficiency (reading, writing and speaking)

Job Details

Job Title Area Engineers (2)

Deadline 26 - Oct - 2021

Location Gaza Strip

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary N/A

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 7 Years

Category Engineering

Application Instructions

To apply for the position listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] no later than Tuesday October 26, 2021, indicating the position title and location. Global Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

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