Assistant Site Engineer

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified individual to provide a service in the Humanitarian field as Assistant Site Engineer in Rural Damascus.

Who are we?

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.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

Overview of the Tasks:

The Assistant Field Engineer will be a member of DRC Syria Emergency Response Unit and he/she will work in the Shelter/WASH department. He/she will be responsible for field visit mainly in the Governorate and the country side of the governorate depending on the security situation. He/she will play a role in assessing schools, collective shelters, and unfinished buildings to be rehabilitated in accordance to chief engineer instruction. He/she will have to prepare draft Bill of quantities, monitor rehabilitation and report on works implemented by contractors.

Tasks in Details:

• Assessing schools, collective shelters, and unfinished building in the Governorate and country side of the governorate.
• Supervise, monitor and coordinate the work of DRC construction companies according to chief engineer instruction.
• Preparing and revising draft of Bill of Quantities.
• Regular reporting on rehabilitation works to chief engineer.
• Quality control on material and work executed by contractor.
• Verifying work status for processing payments.
• Identification of buildings for rehabilitation according to chief engineer instruction.
• Supervise and monitor the distribution of equipment and furniture according to chief engineer instruction.
• Submit to the Chief engineer accurate material prices from the market on a monthly basis.
• Any other task as requested by the direct manager and Project Officer.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have

Required

• Engineering institute or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ of work experience in monitoring of construction works, preparing bill of quantities, verifying construction material qualities.
• Basic command of spoken and written English language

 Desirable

• University degree in Civil engineering or architecture or electrical engineer.
• previous experience in working with NGOs, experience in dealing with contractors and local authorities

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 our vision and values. 

We offer

Contract Length:  three months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.

According to the policy of the Danish Refugee Council service contract, payment will be made according to the working hours.

Due to legal requirements, we are only allowed to consider applicants with Syrian or Syrian Palestinian nationality .

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position, go to

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

Closing date for applications: the 08^th of October 2018. 

Need further information?

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