Technical Consultant & Evaluator

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

1. Background

Oxfam is an international confederation of 21 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.

In 2013, Oxfam’s programming in Syria started relatively small in scope, focusing primarily on supporting WASH activities alongside the Ministry of Water Resources. By 2021, Oxfam has worked in all of Syria’s 14 governorates, and despite the challenges, it has reached 1 million people annually for the past three years. Today, Oxfam in Syria operates from the main office in Damascus alongside three sub-regional offices (hubs) that serve the needs of people; the Northern Hub covering Aleppo, Hama, and Idleb, Eastern Hub covering Deir Ezzor and Southern Hub covering Rural Damascus and Dar’a. Our work has been driven by humanitarian needs due to the protracted crisis in Syria and since 2020, expanded further to accommodate response to Covid-19. Given the humanitarian access challenges and restrictive space, the key added value that the organization brings to the response is the ability to still conduct independent assessments, beneficiary selection, and monitoring, partnering with local NGOs, and negotiating new opportunities with government authorities, such as cash programming and the COVID-19 media campaign. Moreover, Oxfam’s leading role in policy work on access, evolving needs, and quality of the response is of great value in-country. Oxfam in Syria has diverse teams with both national and international members.
The consultants will support technically office & field staff at the hubs level for delivering the WASH & EFSVL.

 2. Purpose

To support Public Health Engineering (Water and Sanitation components) & EFSVL programmes ( Cash and voucher-based assistance, early recovery and resilience-building initiatives ), and interventions as outlined in projects to ensure at least minimum acceptable technical quality standard of WASH and EFSVL programs and enhance the integration including Gender and Protection themes, in order to reach the objectives of Oxfam in Syria Country Strategy and the Area-Based Approach in Rural and Urban SettingsTo support Public Health Engineering (Water and Sanitation components) & EFSVL programmes ( Cash and voucher-based assistance, early recovery and resilience-building initiatives ), and interventions as outlined in projects to ensure at least minimum acceptable technical quality standard of WASH and EFSVL programs and enhance the integration including Gender and Protection themes, in order to reach the objectives of Oxfam in Syria Country Strategy and the Area-Based Approach in Rural and Urban Settings

The Role      Technical Consultant & Evaluator 

What we are looking for

Oxfam in Syria is in need of Technical Bid Evaluator & Consultant as the following;

University degree in any discipline relating to water and sanitation systems i.e. civil, Irrigation, mechanical, electrical and environmental engineering from a reputable university (preferable Masters or PhD degree).

Minimum 10 years of practical academic experience in specialisation (civil, mechanical, electrical, architecture) and preferable with previous experience in working with NGOs.

Specific Vacancy Requirements:

• Has good experiences in biding evaluation process for engineering projects.
• Familiar with the local and international market, with knowledge of engineering products/equipment (effectiveness and quality levels of international brands such as: pipes- pumps- power & control panels – Gensets - mechanical and electrical accessories - alternative solutions- semi/fully automated bakeries production lines and equipment … etc.)
• Solid and practical field experiences related to the role of the jobs
• Very good written and spoken Arabic and English is essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Very Good report writing skills.
• Very Good organisational skills.

Have updates for the new brands, technical items & Technics in local markets.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

All offers of consultancy will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply  

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV . Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your related experience. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing candidate in advance of the closing date. For this reason, interested candidates are asked to submit their application as soon as possible.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.