Design Engineer

CHF International is implementing a three-year program, called Palestinian Community Assistance Program in Gaza with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The overall goal for PCAP is to pave the way to a brighter future for Palestinians through social and economic relief and recovery by meeting basic humanitarian needs and laying the foundations for long-term recovery in Gaza. To support the implementation of this program, CHF International and partners are seeking qualified candidates to assume the following positions, on a possible renewable yearly contract:

Design Engineer (1 position) – Gaza
Programs: USAID-PCAP
Duration: 1 Year  
     
1- Job Summary and Duties:
CHF is seeking a candidate for a Design Engineer position in its Gaza Office. The Design Engineer shall be responsible for structural construction drawings and designs related to CHF’s role under PCAP, which comprise of Housing, Infrastructure and Agriculture. 

Responsibilities:
-Undertaking technical and feasibility studies and site investigations;
-Developing detailed designs;
-Assessing the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertaking risk management in specialist roles;
-Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients;
-Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems;
-Managing change, as the donor/beneficiary may require change about the design, and identifying, formalizing and notifying relevant parties of changes in the project;
-Leading teams of other engineers, perhaps from other organizations or firms;
-Compiling, checking and approving reports;
-Reviewing and approving project drawings;
-Using a range of design computer packages for designing projects and undertaking complex and repetitive calculations;
-Attending public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role;
-Adopting all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices and safety on all work assignments;
-Correcting any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements prior to final evaluation and project reviews.

Qualifications:

Education and Training
-A university degree in civil engineering or other relevant field, or a combination of experience and education working in this sector.

Experience
-At least 5 years relevant experience with international organizations or engineering design offices and designing complex projects.
-Past work with USAID and/or European funded programs preferred.

Technical skills   
-Experience carrying out AutoCAD designs, including survey work.
-High analytical and reporting skills.
-Ability to solve problems in the field with other engineers and contractors
-Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
-Excellent command of excel and other database applications.
-Computer/word processing and standard office software skills.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] or fax to 082888155 no later than 4:00 pm on December 20, 2010.  Please send one application either by email or fax, but not both, indicating the position title. CHF International is an equal opportunity employer.