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Roving Habitat Engineer/Construction and Rehabilitation Engineer

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location:
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Architecture, Building and Property Management
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DD&R)
    • Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background/IRC Summary:  

The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Filed Director, the engineer will ensure the correct and high-quality performance of IRC construction and maintenance projects.

The projects include the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water and sewage systems, prefabricated and building infrastructures, electrical and solar power systems etc. .in IRC programs filed sites, as well as IRC offices and premises throughout the three governorates of Hasaka, Raqqa, and Deir-Ez-Zor. This is in accordance with IRC policies and construction-authorized codes.

The engineer will work with the Supply Chain, Finance, and program teams to develop standard operation procedures (SOPs) for IRC construction and rehabilitation projects.

Responsibilities:

  • The engineer will ensure the proper implementation of rehabilitation and construction projects in IRC-filed sites and premises at all project stages, which includes:
  • Planning and preparation stage: Before raising the project for bidding, the engineer will prepare or revise the technical study package (Bill of quantities (BoQs), technical specifications and schemes, etc.) and ensuring that each component has been prepared comprehensively and according to construction authorized codes (the updated Syrian code and the other codes used officially in NES).
  • Bidding and contracting stages: the engineer will figure out scoring technical criteria of bidding technical evaluation, as well as the engineer will revise the received offers and prepare the technical evaluation for the projects accordingly.
  • The engineer will develop the technical specifications for the rehabilitation/construction work or may verify the technical specifications developed by the program team and recommend changes as required.
  • The engineer will evaluate and score the technical section of the construction/rehabilitation bids and proposals.
  • The engineer will inspect the work delivered by the contractors / suppliers according to the supply chain SOPs and the construction SOPs, the engineer will develop inspections reports for the Field Director, develop the change orders as required,
  • Implementation stage: the engineer will be checking the implementation of IRC projects on the ground and make sure that all are implemented as the contractual agreement and time schedule and submit progress reports accordingly.
  • Completion: the engineer will check the quality and quantities of the implemented project items and make sure their match to the contractual technical studies, as well as the engineer will evaluate the contractor’ performance during the project period and before signing the Certificate of Completion by the program lead.
  • Improve SOPs (standards operation pressures) that control and organize comprehensibly all stages of construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects implemented by IRC.
  • The engineer will check the evidence of change and amendment orders and verify its technical acceptance in case any modification happens during the implementation of the project.

Reporting:

  • The engineer will prepare and submit technical analysis and reports related to all the project phases.
  • Immediately reports any variation or problem arising in the project at the site to the Line Manager.
  • Check materials received at the site meet the agreed standards and align with approved BoQs
  • Checks and certify substantial construction progress/completion and the corresponding pre/post installment payments stipulated in the contract. Advise Line Manager to withhold payment for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the agreed drawings/sketches.
  • Assist as an experienced witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in bearings before various approving and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure that the Contractor maintains safety on site and clears the site after the completion of the rehabilitation work.
  • Immediately reports any variation or problem arising in the project at the site to the Line Manager.
  • Check materials received at the site meet the agreed standards and align with approved BoQs
  • Checks and certify substantial construction progress/completion and the corresponding pre/post installment payments stipulated in the contract. Advise Line Manager to withhold payment for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the agreed drawings/sketches.
  • Assist as an expert witness in litigation arising from the development or construction of the project and in bearings before various approving and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure that the Contractor maintains safety on site and clears the site after the completion of the rehabilitation work.
  • They will provide technical advice and solutions in case a technical problem appear during any stage of the projects.
  • Ensure that the contractor adheres to the site ledger maintained by IRC for critical projects and signs off
  • Actively participate in the field needs assessment at the proposal development stage as well as during emergency field assessment surveys to estimate the cost of required repair/maintenance/rehabilitation/construction of infrastructure.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development

  • Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
  • Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths the teams in Syria.
  • Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Approve and manage time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
  • Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, minimally on a monthly basis.
  • Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
  • As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
  • Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
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