Site Engineer (SE)

Position: Site Engineer (SE)
Contract duration: 3 months with possibility to extension
Reports to: SM Team Leader
Location: South Gaza - Khan Younis
Contract Type: Full-time
Starting Date ASAP

PHC Background:

Since its establishment in 1991, the Palestinian Housing Council (PHC) has been committed to enhancing
housing standards for Palestinian families through sustainable initiatives. The PHC strives to ensure that
Palestinian families have access to adequate, healthy, and affordable housing. During disasters and
conflicts, the PHC actively participates to provide housing and shelter to affected families, either through
temporary accommodations during emergencies or post-disaster reconstruction programs. The PHC is
registered as a non-profit organization under the number (QR\105\SC) by the Palestinian Ministry of
Interior.
The PHC implements its initiatives across various Palestinian governorates through strategic programs,
including:
• Participating in providing accessible financing for housing to medium- and low-income
Palestinian families.
• Participating in upgrading substandard housing units for vulnerable families.
• Conducting urban planning projects.
• Participating in providing temporary shelter and reconstruction programs.
Position Background:
The Site Engineer will support the Site Management Team Leader and assist in the implementation of
site management projects. The Site Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure
improvements and maintenance activities are implemented efficiently, safely, and to high standards,
contributing to the project’s success and alignment with community needs and SMWG objectives.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1- Planning and Supervision of Site Works:
• Develop detailed work plans and schedules for infrastructure improvements, like winterization
activities, drainage systems, pathways, and lighting installations.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations at the project sites, ensuring all activities align with project
objectives and technical standards.
• Monitor construction and maintenance activities to ensure they meet technical specifications,
safety standards, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and operational guidelines throughout project
implementation.
2- Technical Assessments and Reporting:
• Conduct site assessments to evaluate infrastructure needs, identify risks, and recommend
appropriate solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and progress updates, sharing findings with the Hub, project
management team, and stakeholders.
3- Coordination with Stakeholders, Capacity Building and Community Engagement:
• Collaborate with local committees, field teams, and community members to ensure smooth
implementation of activities with active community involvement.
• Work closely with relevant sectors (WASH, Shelter, Protection) to align site-level improvements
with broader service objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and on-site training to local workers involved in the Cash-for-Work
program to ensure quality outcomes.
• Assist in building the capacity of community committees by sharing knowledge on infrastructure
management and maintenance.
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4- Resource Management, Problem Solving and Risk Mitigation:
• Coordinate the procurement and delivery of materials, tools, and equipment to the sites, ensuring
timely and efficient resource utilization.
• Maintain records of material usage, equipment handling, and worker attendance to ensure
transparency and accountability.
• Identify potential challenges or risks during implementation and provide practical solutions to
mitigate them.
• Ensure timely troubleshooting of issues on-site, maintaining the continuity of operations.
5- Monitoring and Documentation:
• Ensure that work progress is documented accurately, with updates provided regularly to the Site
Management Hub and project management.
• Conduct final inspections upon task completion to ensure project deliverables meet the required
standards and specifications.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from accreted university in civil, architecture or related field of engineering
with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field works.
• Experience working within the NGO sector at least 1 years and a strong background in initiating
and implementing programs.
• Ability to engage community key figures, potential stakeholders to forge productive working
relationships,
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to build effective working
relationships with community stakeholders.
• Proven writing skills to prepare quality and analytical reports in English & Arabic.
• Ability to frequently travel to target locations as needed.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced computer literacy: Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Social Media.
• Ability to handle multi-tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work with varied schedules including extensive afternoons and weekends
as needed.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter including aforementioned instructions in English through registration link.
The deadline for application is 09/11/2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for technical test and interview.
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