Project Officer (Engineer)

Technical (Elaborate the technical key results areas in detail).

• Develop an in-depth understanding of project documents (construction drawings & specifications) as well as business process / DIP for planning & implementation of Shelter CPIs activities.
• Lead on technical feasibility/assessment (site identification, material, labour, transportation, supplies, etc) of Shelter & CPI’s activities prior to implementation to ensure sustainability & cost-effectiveness as well as an agreed time frame of the project at the field level.
• Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards (Sphere, Do no harm, Humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian standards, Red Cross code of conduct) & applicable engineering standards (ACI Codes, ASTM codes, British standard, Pak Building codes, Building construction practices).
• Perform quality & quantity assurance checks by paying regular visits to construction sites to verify the work is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Assist local teams in preparation of basic technical information (cost estimates for both rehabilitation work & initiation of new schemes) related to Shelter for the development of new project proposals at the field level.
• Lead capacity-building initiatives for communities (effective utilization of available resources with future sustainability aspect) & subordinates on a technical level to meet job requirements.   
• Lead on Identification & hiring of construction teams and labour while working in close collaboration with the supply chain department.
• Responsible for management of skilled (Sub Engineers, social organizers, and any other skilled worker) & unskilled workers (labour, survey team, etc), documentation of performance feedback, grievance handling, and other day-to-day affairs where applicable.
• Identify, Analyse, and resolve all technical issues in all files, projects and ensure efficient interpretation of all design drawings, and maintain all Quality Control procedures in projects.
• Recommend the purchase of specialized equipment required for the implementation of the Shelter activities.
• Take part in the supplier selection process by evaluating the samples against specifications given in approved BOQs/estimates at the field level as & when needed.
• Processing daily project documentation and construction observations.

Operational (Elaborate the operational key results areas in detail).

• Designing integrated work plans in collaboration with teams from other departments/thematic areas.
• Coordinate with internal (APM, HRC, other sector leads at area level) & external (Clusters, contractors, public health department, other organization’s representatives working in project areas, community activists, COs, VOs, and beneficiary households) stakeholders related to SHELTER CPIs and other matters of mutual interest.
• In place a contingency plan to deal with external factors affecting or may affect the field activities
• Ensure availability of completion certificate for each communal or household activity is in hand and signed by beneficiaries, committee representatives, and relevant sub-engineer and also handed over to the relevant department
• Ensure preparation & record management of Measurement Books with the agreement of the vendor
• Maintenance of record (hard & soft) that includes but is not limited to Cost estimates, BoQs, drawings, construction plans, Measurement book, daily field visit reports, material requisition, pictorial progress & other documentation.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, and other progress reports for management’s info.
• Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
• Ensure availability of up-to-date info in MIS on a regular basis with the consultation of MIS / M&E.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.

Organizational (Elaborate the organizational key results areas in detail).

• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.
• In-depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.
• Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization/empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise their voices as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
• Assist in the identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work
• Facilitate communities in the adaptation of environment-friendly & cost-effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.
• Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & Children, etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at the ground.
• Strengthen mechanism to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention to DRR planning, give voice to suffering and the excluded, and highlight the protection needs of people.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision, mission, and core values.

Qualification:

 B.Tech Civil / B.E Civil / M.E Civil

Experience:

Minimum experience of a similar role in NGO setup:

3 years with a Master's degree and/or 5 years with a Bachelor's degree

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity, AutoCAD

Language:

Urdu, Sindhi, and English

Key Personal Qualities:

o   Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.

o   Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.

o   Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.

o   Has a positive nature and is able to overcome issues that create hindrances in the achievement of entrusted goals/objectives.

o   Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

Value Added Skills (Please mention training/skills which can add value if the candidate is already equipped with):

•           Structure designing

•           Surveying & Levelling of construction projects

•           Material & Water Quality testing

•           Quality assurance & safety standards

•           Humanitarian & Engineering standards

•           Health & Hygiene Promotion and Water & Sanitation

•           Monitoring & Accountability

•           Inclusion

•           DRR / Resilience / Climate Change