• Background on ACTED

Country Profile

1. Technical assistance, field work and implementation 

• Under the supervision of the WASH Project Supervisor, conduct technical assessments in the target communities and develop Bills of Quantities for the rehabilitations of target water sources, water trucks, schools, and household-level WASH facilities;
• Participate in the preparation of project-related designs and drawings;
• Participate in site visits, follow up on field activities;
• Follow up on implementation with beneficiaries and contractors, provide on-site technical support as needed;
• Verify that the construction works are corresponding to the agreed BoQs, and the quality of the materials meets the desired standards;
• Ensure smooth cooperation with ACTED partners and maintain systematic lines of communication with key stakeholders as needed and as requested by WASH Engineer;
• Prepare incident reports and daily reports for the WASH Project Supervisor, ensure the regular documentation of site activities;
• Perform other duties as requested by direct supervisor.

Outputs

• Ensure a timely delivery of interventions in affected communities;
• Ensure the accuracy and availability of all supporting documents for each case (ie contracts/BoQs, beneficiary lists/reception vouchers);
• Conduct assessments as requested by WASH Project Supervisor and in a quality manner;
• Check materials during rehabilitation works to ensure quality and quantities;
• Prepare designs and drawings for activities;
• Attend internal and external meetings, as requested by WASH Project Supervisor;
• Coordinate and cooperate with implementing partners following the communication channels agreed with WASH Project Supervisor;
• Participate in improving ACTED tools (forms, templates…etc.) through regular feedback to WASH Project Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or any related field.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience in a relevant field especially with INGOs/NGOs.
• Ability to write reports and follow-up execution of projects’ activities.
• Very good knowledge of West Bank villages and ability of movement in the field.
• Able to commit to flexible working hours and willing to travel whenever necessary.
• Ability to work in a team, under pressure, ability to take initiative, make decisions, monitor and evaluate. Capable in planning and problem solving.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments & meet deadlines with willingness to travel to the field independently
• Very good in written & spoken English/ Arabic with technical report writing 

Conditions:

• Valid driving license, and comfortable for frequent travels, especially on difficult roads, i.e. Masafer Yatta communities.
• Very good computer skills, fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).