Contracting a Technical Engineer from Gaza

Background and Assignment details:

Mercy Corps, in partnership in with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and national partners including the Palestinian Charity for Youth Economic Empowerment (CYEE), Save Youth Future Society (SYFS), and Hebron Youth Development Resources Center (Hebron YDRC) are implementing the USAID West Bank/Gaza-funded Positive Youth Engagement (PYE) program

To meet the goal of transforming vulnerable youth into productive, connected, and contributing citizens, Mercy Corps, IYF, CYEE, SYFS, and Hebron YDRC will deliver a three-pronged, mutually reinforcing program segmented by gender and age across the targeted communities at around 40 safe spaces that will be targeted under PYE by providing required renovation, maintenance,  furniture and equipment to establish a healthy environment whereby the youth can contribute or participate in learning, social, and civic engagement opportunities without any discrimination, harassment, or bias at the selected community-based organizations (CBOs).  

Mercy Corps is seeking a qualified Engineer from Gaza, to support PYE in identifying each CBO needs to host a safe space for youth by conducting field visits and meetings with relevant people. This also includes site inspection visit with PYE team to check topography, existing structures, related existing utilities and structures including data collection, optional design, and CBO requirement’s approach with cost estimate, in addition to other assignments and responsibilities, more details to be provided for the qualified candidates.

Duration of this assignment is 6 months extendable based on program need

Interested candidates should FILL THIS FORM , and upload their CVs, only qualified and shortlisted individuals will be contacted by Mercy Corps procurement to submit their price offers.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

University degree in engineering. Minimum two years’ work experience in engineering and construction project implementation and supervision. Spoken and written English proficiency is essential. Physically able to spend the long periods of time in the field.

Interested individuals should fill the form in the above link and submit before 30 July 2022 by 15:00 Palestine Time.

After receiving the complete SIF, Mercy Corps will contact the qualified candidates only and invite them to submit their CVs and price offers.

For more information, please contact Mercy Corps – Procurement Department, through this email address

[email protected]