Senior Livelihoods Officer (specialized in Engineering/Agriculture and environment)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• The SLO will assess different project sites. For each of the sites, the SLO will be expected to provide: 

         o Site survey and assessment report [PDF format]  

         o Preliminary design report [PDF format]  

         o Preliminary drawings [PDF format]  

         o With support from DRC colleagues a preliminary Bill of Quantities / cost estimate for each project [Excel format]  

         o Other engineering documents to satisfy project proposal. 

• Provide advice on soil types, water quality and issues related to flood control. 

• Conduct field and site visits to observe environmental problems, natural and artificial constraints. 

• Provide technical support, guidance and follow up to the DRC livelihoods team as required.

And other requirements as required by the line manager. 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a University degree in architecture, engineering or related field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• 3 years’ experience in delivering agriculture, shelter or infrastructure projects such as irrigation canals, agricultural roads and flood prevention; 

• Solid knowledge of agricultural engineering approaches in rural and semi-urban contexts; 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities; 

• High-level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, and AutoCad is required; 

• Excellent level of written and spoken proficiency in English and Arabic languages; 

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC. 

• Should be able to analyze the needs of both contexts that involve workers, crops, machinery and equipment, and the environment. 

 

Desirable 

• Preferred experience working in a humanitarian field; 

• Experience working with displaced populations is preferred;

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer 

Contract length: 31st of May 2018 

Level:  1850 USD, Monthly Basic Salary  

Duty Station: Riyyak (Bekaa) with travel to Akkar 

Start date: March 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 19th of March 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.