Project Assistant / Site Engineer

The Opportunity – Project Assistant / Site Engineer

Contract Duration: 3 months

Contract type: National

The Site Engineer is part of the project’s team and will contribute to the successful implementation of the emergency WASH programme. The position holder will be responsible for the successful quality implementation of construction of gravity sewage pipeline in North Gaza. The post holder will work in close coordination with SCI Programme team and the project’s partners.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

Key Area 1: IMPLEMENTATION

• Day-to-day follow up of activities in the field and implementation according to the plans.
• Assist in checking specifications for the procured material.
• Follow up the quality of implementation in the field, ensuring safety conditions.
• Participate and assist in the process of supply and install of construction of gravity sewage pipeline in North Gaza.
• Ensuring the quality of supplied materials in accordance with local applied standards.
• Review the contractor’s daily and weekly reports.

Key Area 2: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Ensure that that implementation takes place according to the project implementation and MEAL plans.
• Coordinate with project partners at the field level.
• Actively participate in the regular project meetings.
• Assist in the documentation of lessons learnt, best practice and case studies.
• Work closely with the Programme Officer to ensure preparation of timely and high quality reports.

Key Area 3: COMMUNICATION

• Assist in the preparation and coordination for any field visits related to the project activities.
• Support Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media (ACCM) team in content preparation of success stories and case studies. Effectively communicate with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) programme plans, progress and challenges.
• Ensure adequate filing and documentation for the entire project related field activities (documents, records, daily visits).

Key Area 4: GENERAL

• Contribute and participate in emergency response activities as per the early action plan and the direction of the line manager.

Perform other responsibilities reasonable to level of skills and experience, in agreement with the line manager based on changes in operational environment and urgent organizational needs.

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QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Bachelor degree in civil engineering from accredited university

Essential

• 1- 3 years’ experience as a civil engineer and involvement in infrastructure projects.
• Good experience in preparing the bid documents, engineering designs, and price analysis
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required. Good communication and interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, interest and experience of working in a multicultural environment.
• Flexible and willing to work long working hours where necessary.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Valid Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Demonstrated good experience in using computerized engineering programmes.
• Experience in WASH programme implementation with/in INGO.
• Good reporting skills

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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