Project Assistant /Site Engineer

Project Assistant /Site Engineer post- Opportunity

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been working in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) since 1973 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, Health, and Livelihoods throughout the West Bank and Gaza.

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the position of project assistnat/ site engineer  for its Gaza Office.

Type of contract: one year , where holder of the post will be working under Save the Children regulations.

Duration of contract: (12 months) Till April 30  2014.

Availability to work: Immidiately Key Elements of the Role

The post holder will provide technical support for the successful implementation of the health project in Gaza, follow up of the activities in the field, coordinate all needed support from SCI and provide all necessary reports and updates concerning the project and its implementation activities, contribute to the documentation of the project activities and events.
She/he will contribute to ensuring successful, quality and timely accomplishment of program activities in compliance with SCI policies and regulations She reports to the health project manager.

Main Responsibility:

-Assist in provision of technical support and assistance to project partners.
-Assess and identify all of the construction and rehabilitation needed for targeted homes , health clinics and kindergartens .
-Daily follow up with site engineers of Contractor and/or subcontractor to ensure that work is being carried out as per design drawings, specifications & meeting planned dates in schedule.
-Assist in Prepare the bidding documents bill of quantities
-Daily reporting about progress delay in work to the  Engineering Unite and Project Manager
- Conducting regular job site inspections and other forms.
-Approved all construction materials supplied to site.
-Actively monitor the work environment
-Identify and highlight possible risk on project
- Assist in necessary project documentation.
-Coordination for verification of extra claims raised by the contractor
-Implement technical and safety requirements for the project
-Assists the SC team in any other tasks and duties required, requested

Requirements
-Bachelor in civil engineering,
-At least  two year of experience in projects.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
-Ability to contribute to a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
-A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
-Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic required.
-Commitment to Save the Children values

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be submitted by Saturday  20th April 2013. The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Application package should include the following:
-for the post you are applying for in subject header of the email
-Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
-Resume (3 pages maximum)
-Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
-All applications should be sent their CVs with job referance SE413 to
 

[email protected]

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.

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