Engineer

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a nonprofit and non-political organization that intends to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed
conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF is an Islamic Relief worldwide family member and intervenes in more than 30 countries around the world through operations of emergency aid, recovery and development. It is present in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Our goal is to help people suffering everywhere in the world. SIF provides its help in the respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or sex.

Position: Engineer, Part time
Location: Ramallah Office,
Duration: 3 months (extendable)

SUMMARY :
The Engineer has a core role in the Childhood Protection Project Part
1-The key responsibilities are to provide support the implementation of the rehabilitation projects in the centres and Protection Houses.
This position requires a highly motivated hardworking and responsible person. Other attributes required for this role include flexibility (working days/time and trips).

QALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
-Master degree in civil engineering
-Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and to complete work with high quality and attention to detail
-High level computer skills:
-Ability to undertake regular travel to program sites in West Bank
-Language skills (reading, writing, spoken) English and Arabic
-Demonstrated commitment to working as part of a team,

Qualities:
team spirit, patient, flexible, open minded, sociable and highly motivated

SPECIFIC TASKS :
-Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include: preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost and equipment selection.
-Manage, supervise and conduct on site visits.
-Conduct surveys to gather field data.
-Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
-Prepare technical construction specifications.
-Manage construction document printing process.
-Manage project issues, budgets, and schedules.
-Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, or details.
-Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices.
-Coordinate the activities of the design and construction teams.
-Documents must be written in English

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
-Provide technical presentations to officials, the headquarters visitors, the public, and staff.( if needed)
-Provide on-the-job training to new staff.(if needed)

DESIRABLE:
-Language skills: French will be an asset
-Driving licence
Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, including 3 professional references (e-mail address and phone number must be included), and a date of availability to [email protected] in English only.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include exact position.
Deadline to apply is 13/12/2011 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please submit only by email: CVs that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered.