Required Staff: 3
Job Summary:
The Assistant Engineer will be responsible for supervising and following up the implementation of all works in the shelter, water and sanitation project in Syria according to the directives of the site engineer, ensuring that the works are carried out with high quality and in accordance with the objectives of the project, ensuring documentation and implementation in accordance with the requirements of management and donors, assisting in the preparation of bills of quantities for the implemented works, supervising the implementation of infrastructure construction and housing units in accordance with the project plan as directed Site Engineer.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the preparation of engineering studies.
- Assist in the preparation of bills of quantities.
- Supervising the implementation of infrastructure works and the construction and maintenance of bathroom blocks according to the directives of the supervising engineer.
- Preparing the necessary area books to calculate the quantities completed for the works according to the bills of quantities and adjust them with the contractual quantities.
- Assist in the preparation of any engineering studies or proposals for new engineering projects and activities in coordination with the direct manager.
- Assist in the preparation of required reports related to the project,program, donors and partners
- Maintain a positive, continuous and visible presence of the organization, as well as build and develop good relationships with partners, local authorities and stakeholders
- Contribute to the design of appropriate vulnerability criteria for the selection of beneficiaries in the region as well as ensure community participation and transparency.
- Providing the necessary technical support in developing plans and studies for development projects that achieve integration between the water and shelter sector and other regulatory sectors.
- Adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Organization’s policies on the protection of children’s rights and the prevention of sexual exploitation.
- Adhering to the organization’s code of conduct, actively respecting and ensuring the implementation of social justice.
- Ensuring that accountability and safeguarding procedures are adhered to and followed, and that any observation is reported.
Preserving the dignity of the beneficiaries and not causing any harm.
- Respecting and applying all principles of protection from sexual exploitation and abuse and the child protection policy, and the obligation to report any incident of sexual exploitation or abuse or any breach of the protection policy.
- Adhering to all Takaful Al Sham organization policies and abiding by administrative orders and disciplinary procedures in the event of any violations.
- A pledge to abide by the zero-tolerance policy adopted by the Takaful Al Sham organization in cases of sexual exploitation and abuse, and immediate reporting in the event of any violation in this regard.
- Executing any other tasks assigned to him/her by the line manage within the scope of work.
- All employees must abide by the standards of professional conduct and adhere to the policies and procedures followed in Takaful Al-Sham and adhere to humanitarian and relief standards and principles.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Engineering institute or technical observer institute (construction, surveying, environment, mechanics, electricity,… etc.)
- Minimum two years experience working on projects in non-profit organizations.
- Experience in implementing infrastructure projects.
- Experience of at least two years in water, sanitation, hygiene and shelter projects
- Very good computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to teamwork, direct, coordinate, follow up and start developing projects
- Good proficiency in effective communication and acting skills (oral and written).
- Proficiency in working on the AutoCAD engineering program
Preferred Skills/Added Values:
- Training expertise in the field of shelter, water and sanitation
- Proficiency in working on Google Earth
