Career Opportunities: Site Engineer Officer - Al Hol (5546)

Requisition ID 5546 - Posted 05/28/2023 - Engineering - Service Contractor - Blumont International (Blumont International)

Blumont is a global organization working with communities around the world to help people overcome challenges and create a foundation for progress. Our vision is a world where a community's future is not determined by its circumstances, but by the aspirations of its people.

Whether delivering lifesaving humanitarian assistance, building the infrastructure that stabilizes communities, or creating economic opportunities for individuals and businesses, Blumont teams are committed to making a positive difference in peoples’ lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Site Engineer Officer role is to provide technical expertise and support in the planning, development, implementation, drawings, and monitoring of engineering activities for Blumont’s projects. The role involves researching and developing innovative plans and strategies to achieve project goals, as well as ensuring adherence to quality and safety regulations. The role requires the ability to maintain professional relationships with implementing partners, communities, and contractors while communicating and documenting ongoing and planned engineering projects.

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABLITY

• • Assessing civil and engineering works for different projects.
  • Preparing specifications, drawings, and bill of quantities for projects.
  • Close supervision for the implementation of the engineering works.
  • Analyzing and resolving work problems.
  • Preparing progress reports, expected completion dates, and payment documents regarding the civil and engineering works.
  • Preparing variation orders if any.
  • Attending regular Senior Staff meetings when required by the line manager.
  • Regular and daily visit to the project sites to ensure quality of the implemented works and coordinate with M&E and QA/QC staff for any raised/found issues/non-conformities.
  • Weekly reports for Blumont activities within the operations area.
  • Providing guidance and coordination with field monitoring and field assistant to follow-up and find appropriate solutions for daily problems.
  • Follow up activities that are being implemented by Blumont and the other actors in the camp, also providing guidance to the related teams inside and outside the camp for related activities.
  • Lead and track the work being performed by the implementing partners, ensuring that the work being performed is according to the contract, specifications, drawings and instructions.
  • Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, construction management or related to the role.

• Experience in Microsoft Office Programs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to communicate with team (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.).
• Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct.
• Patience, good personal organization, good communication and ability to work in teams, seriously, rigorously, and personal accountability.
• Initiative, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

EXPERIENCE and SKILLS

• AutoCAD/ Sketch up or 3D max, experience.
• Computer literate (IT) and good level of numeracy.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field and in a related position. Preferably more, organizing the job of subordinates and mentoring them.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local language is a must “Arabic”.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Time management and organized, effectively managing time, and staying on track.
• Flexibility and adaptability, being able to adapt to changing circumstances and remain flexible in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills, building strong relationships and effective communication with other team members, especially in team-oriented environments.