Job ID
41815
Job Title
WASH/INFRA OFFICER - SHORT TERM
To work for
MEDAIR
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Engineering
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Conduct needs and technical assessments for WASH/HEA projects
• Coordinate WASH project activities with local authorities (e.g., Mukhtars), the Water Establishment, and various ministries, as well as participate in the WASH cluster working group.
• Conduct field visits (supervision & monitoring) to WASH/HEA project sites under implementation or new locations identified.
• Supervise WASH/HEA infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, technical standards (book of conditions), and methodology.
• Ensure the quality of WASH/HEA projects, verifying that materials and workmanship conform to existing standards.
• Participate and represent Medair in stakeholder engagements including community awareness sessions.
• Organize and conduct capacity training on operation and maintenance (O&M) of WASH projects.
• Supervise site engineers assigned to WASH/HEA infrastructure projects.
• When required, participate in capacity building workshops, technical evaluations in the field locations.
• Resolve disputes on contracted works and if necessary, report to WASH & Shelter/NFI PM.
• Ensure safety, health and occupational work standards are adhered to on project sites.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
• Produce detailed humanitarian needs and technical assessment reports
• Prepare or review detailed technical designs, technical specifications (book of conditions) and BOQs for WASH/HEA infrastructure projects
• Prepare contract requests, timesheets and processes payments for site engineers/surveyors engaged in WASH/HEA projects
• Produce regular progress and completion reports for WASH/HEA projects being implemented
• Produce weekly reports and participate in weekly meetings when required.
• Prepare completion documents (e.g. statement of work, provisional acceptance and all requirements) for effecting payments to contractors.
• Coordinate WASH project activities with local authorities (e.g., Mukhtars), the Water Establishment, and various ministries, as well as participate in the WASH cluster working group.
• Conduct field visits (supervision & monitoring) to WASH/HEA project sites under implementation or new locations identified.
• Supervise WASH/HEA infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, technical standards (book of conditions), and methodology.
• Ensure the quality of WASH/HEA projects, verifying that materials and workmanship conform to existing standards.
• Participate and represent Medair in stakeholder engagements including community awareness sessions.
• Organize and conduct capacity training on operation and maintenance (O&M) of WASH projects.
• Supervise site engineers assigned to WASH/HEA infrastructure projects.
• When required, participate in capacity building workshops, technical evaluations in the field locations.
• Resolve disputes on contracted works and if necessary, report to WASH & Shelter/NFI PM.
• Ensure safety, health and occupational work standards are adhered to on project sites.
EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES
• Produce detailed humanitarian needs and technical assessment reports
• Prepare or review detailed technical designs, technical specifications (book of conditions) and BOQs for WASH/HEA infrastructure projects
• Prepare contract requests, timesheets and processes payments for site engineers/surveyors engaged in WASH/HEA projects
• Produce regular progress and completion reports for WASH/HEA projects being implemented
• Produce weekly reports and participate in weekly meetings when required.
• Prepare completion documents (e.g. statement of work, provisional acceptance and all requirements) for effecting payments to contractors.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or what equivalent
• At least 4 years of demonstrable experience in supervision of general contracting works.
• Preferable experience in WASH, Infra and PHC rehabilitation works
• Experience liaising with local contractors and Sub-Contractors
• NGO Experience
• Project management experience financially and technically
• Ability to use the applications of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook …) and AutoCAD and Engineering software.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic, Good written and spoken English
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good team player
• At least 4 years of demonstrable experience in supervision of general contracting works.
• Preferable experience in WASH, Infra and PHC rehabilitation works
• Experience liaising with local contractors and Sub-Contractors
• NGO Experience
• Project management experience financially and technically
• Ability to use the applications of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook …) and AutoCAD and Engineering software.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic, Good written and spoken English
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good team player
Specific Vacancy Requirements
All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include the contact details of three professional referees.
The WASH Officer will work for a duration of 5 days per week, as per Syrian Labour law
This position is based in Damascus governorate, with frequent field visits (subject to staff safety procedures and movement approvals) to Rural Damascus and Daraa.
Medair may close the announcement before the expiry date if a suitable number of candidates is reached.
The announcement will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
Medair may close the announcement before the expiry date if a suitable number of candidates is reached.
Starting date: ASAP
Job Commitment: 4 Months
The WASH Officer will work for a duration of 5 days per week, as per Syrian Labour law
This position is based in Damascus governorate, with frequent field visits (subject to staff safety procedures and movement approvals) to Rural Damascus and Daraa.
Medair may close the announcement before the expiry date if a suitable number of candidates is reached.
The announcement will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
Medair may close the announcement before the expiry date if a suitable number of candidates is reached.
Starting date: ASAP
Job Commitment: 4 Months
Salary and Benefits
Salary and conditions will be per Medair Salary Scale for this position
About us
Medair is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization with headquarters in Switzerland, founded in 1989 and currently working in 14 countries throughout the world.
We bring relief and recovery to people who are suffering in remote and devastated communities around the world. Medair helps communities to survive crisis, recover with dignity, and develop skills to build a better future in core areas Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene), Shelter/Infrastructure.
We bring relief and recovery to people who are suffering in remote and devastated communities around the world. Medair helps communities to survive crisis, recover with dignity, and develop skills to build a better future in core areas Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene), Shelter/Infrastructure.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jan 06, 2025
Expiry Date
Feb 05, 2025
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CV Language
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