JOB PURPOSE
The Engineer will work in the Engineering Unit of Syria Country Office, reporting to the Lead Engineer, under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Support Services. S/he will report in relation to all aspects of design, construction and contract management for different types of projects to be carried out in Syria, supporting various CO units.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
The main tasks required for this position will be engineering projects management including planning; engineering design review; construction procurement processes monitoring; supervision and facilitation of construction activities carried out by cooperating partners and contractors and, more generally, technical support to other WFP’s programmes and operations in Syria. Within delegated authority, the Engineer will be responsible for the following duties (not limited to): • Increase WFP engineering unit capacity to respond to the WFP Facility Projects and Livelihood projects, developing internal and external partnerships.
- Conduct field visits and analyses of project proposals to ensure business case and technical feasibility and that project objectives are attainable within the prescribed resources and timelines.
- Support in preparation of accurate and timely reports on outputs to enable informed decision-making and consistency of information presented to the stakeholders.
- Supervision of the construction works, programming and co-ordination, acting as the project focal point between SYCO ENG and the Contractor
- Prepare and/or review designs, drawings and construction contract documentation. • Prepare and review reports, minutes, and correspondence in relation to the project as requested.
- Undertake administrative tasks, maintaining records including site correspondence, survey data, inspection records, test data, site diaries, records of meetings, financial records, progress records etc.
- Liaison with Authorities to obtain necessary authorization for the implementation of the projects and to ensure coordination of activities throughout the project duration.
- Review and evaluation of planned and in-progress construction projects.
- Provide recommendations to SYCO ENG in relation to certifying payments on the project and for any additional financial obligations necessary to be entered into in order to complete the construction at project work site.
- Assistance to SYCO ENG in contractual matters (performance bonds, insurances, claims, advance payment guarantees etc.).
- Preparation, in consultation with SYCO ENG, of variations to address issues encountered on site or arising from the needs of the WFP or others. Preparation of all designs, drawings, quantities etc to address the issues for the approval by the SYCO ENG and CO. Review of proposals on variation orders and implementation schedules prepared by the contractor. Preparation of variations to address programme constraints arising from escalations in the security situation.
- Any other duties assigned as per requirement of the Head of Engineering Unit.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced University degree in Engineering or Architecture or related Engineering discipline, or First University Degree in Engineering with additional years of related work experience. Hold or be eligible for Accreditation to “Professional Engineer” or “Chartered Engineer” status or recognized equivalent by an appropriate national or international regulatory authority.
EXPERIENCE:
With an Advanced University Degree: at least three years of post-graduate relevant professional experience in civil engineering
With a First University Degree: at least five years of post-graduate relevant professional experience in civil engineering
- Experience of working in the Humanitarian Community is an asset;
- Has managed or contributed to the management of a small to medium scale engineering construction project, taking responsibility for engineering decision-making.
LANGUAGE: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
This position is open to Syrian or Syrian/Palestinian nationals, or holders of a work permit and residency in Syria.
Contract Type: Service Contract (SC9)
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