Support for Water and Sanitation in the Bekaa

Support for Water and Sanitation in the Bekaa

REGION: MEER (Middle East, Eastern Europe Region) DATE PREPARED: October 31, 2014

LOCATION: Lebanon - Bekaa DATE REVISED:

GRADE LEVEL:

REPORTS TO: Project Manager: “Support for Water and Sanitation in the Bekaa”

CONTRACT DURATION

This position is initially for a period of 2 years with a possibility of extension up to 5 months.

The field engineer will follow up the planning and the implementation of the infrastructure activities planned to be implemented in Ablah and Taalabaya areas in the Bekaa Region of Eastern Lebanon. The role will specifically be to ensure that the contracted services are implemented following national and international best standards and best practices.

In order to perform this role effectively, the field engineer must be able to effectively communicate with the stakeholders and ensure quality services are provided to the target communities.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

·  To coordinate the implementation of the project’s infrastructure related activities

·  Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned water supply systems

·  Prepare the Terms of Reference (ToR) and tender documents for the design and supervision consultant

·  Follow up on the technical survey and data analysis

·  Review draft design reports, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and tender documents prepared by the design firm

·  Contribute in finalizing the design report, BoQ, and tender document report

·  Prepare and launch tender bidding procedure for construction contractor(s)

·  Provide overall follow up and supervision of the engineering works related to the project

·  Provide technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works carried out by the project

·  Monitor expenditures, budgets, and track activity expenses; ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion

·  Report the daily progress of works to the project manager

·  Coordinate, manage resources, (Follow up on constructing and rehabilitating water supply networks)

·  Lead project infrastructure activities, such as: technical designs, coordinating with related local partners, private contractors and vendors, monitoring, weekly planning, and reporting works progress (daily, weekly and monthly)

·  Liaise between the project’s stakeholders and beneficiaries

·  Coordinate the implementation of the infrastructure activities with local entities (municipalities), the project partner (Bekaa water establishment), and the local community

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·  Essential: Bachelor Degree or Post graduate Diploma in Civil or Mechanical engineering

·  Essential: 3 to 5 years experience in an infrastructure project (tender procedure, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, evaluation and monitoring)

·  Essential: Experience in design, planning, and implementation of water supply networks

·  Essential: Experience in AutoCad and Arc GIS

·  Desirable: Experience in NGOs, preferably in implementing programs in any field related to water or sanitation: involving assessments, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation and monitoring

·  Desirable: Work experience within international organizations

·  Desirable: Experience in the implementation of EuropeAid-funded projects

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1.  Assess water needs, available resources and the capacity of existing water supply systems.

2.  Consult with local partner’s representatives about access, design and management of water systems as well as hygiene promotion and water use needs.

3.  Prepare the ToR of the design consultant

4.  Develop, negotiate and manage contracts with service providers (include preparing tender documentation and evaluating capacity and quality of contractors)

5.  Review design report, technical drawings and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) specifications for water infrastructure provided by the consultant.

6.  Supervise contractors.

7.  Liaise with other NGOs/Civil, water establishment, local authorities to ensure coordination, consultation and works approval.

8.  Report works progress to project manager

9.  Collaborate in awareness raising activities and events conducted by the project

10.  Any other duties that arise related to the project success

Coordination

·  Consult the Project Manager to implement and manage the infrastructure activities of the project

·  Ensure coordination of related activities with other World Visions projects members and teams.

·  Ensure timely ordering, purchase and transportation of goods to the project.

·  Provide reports on infrastructure design and implementation progress.

·  Ensure that gender and protection are mainstreamed in all activities and within the community.

Capacity Building/Training

·  Mentor and train partners, community and refugees

·  Follow up the capacity building activities planned by World vision

Humanitarian Accountability:

·  Ensure the programs take into account local capacities of local personnel and local community groups, ensure open community participation and consultation

·  Support implementation of information provision mechanisms

·  Establish and support implementation of context-appropriate complaints and feedback mechanisms

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·  Strong English and Arabic communication skills (oral and written)

·  Ability to travel across the country regularly for training, assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation

·  A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required

·  Strong capacity building and facilitation skills

·  Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina

·  Ability to work without supervision

·  Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment

·  Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources

·  Able to use a computer, with word-processing and spreadsheets, (e.g. Microsoft Office)

·  Able to use Autocad and ArcGis.

·  Understanding of internet and email

·  Experience in managing infrastructure works, and in coordinating activities with partners and facilitating capacity building

CORE CAPABILITIES

Achieving Capabilities

§  Demonstrates personal integrity and trustworthiness

§  Facilitates appropriate information flow amongst staff

§  Communicates persuasively to all stakeholders

Thinking Capabilities

§  Stays alert to trends and responds appropriately

Self Managing Capabilities

§  Maintains balance in work, life and relationships (especially family and friendship relationships and support networks)

§  Has realistic self-awareness of abilities and development needs

§  Seeks coaching for growth and development

§  Takes time for reflection

Relational Capabilities

§  Treats others with honor and respect

§  Builds and maintains strong relationships

§  Cooperates well with other team members

§  Values and promotes gender, Diversity and people capacity building