Consultant (Engineer), P3

Job Description

JOB PURPOSEThe Engineer will work in the Engineering Unit of Syria Country Office, reporting to the Lead Engineer, under the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Support Services. S/he will report in relation to all aspects of design, construction and contract management for different types of projects to be carried out in Syria, supporting various CO units.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)The main tasks required for this position will be engineering projects management including planning; engineering design review; construction procurement processes monitoring; supervision and facilitation of construction activities carried out by cooperating partners and contractors and, more generally, technical support to other WFPs programmes and operations in Syria. Within delegated authority, the Engineer will be responsible for the following duties (not limited to):

• Provide engineering, project management and administrative services for assurance of the quality of the works during design and construction in line with WFP procedures and processes, international (and local) standards and codes and application of best practices, standards and innovative technologies.
• Contribute to the implementation of WFP Policies, standards, norms and practices ensuring compliance with wider WFP policies, procedures, guidelines and operations. Apply and implement WFP Construction Manual procedures and processes.
• Contribute towards the planning of the projects including identification, technical feasibility and assessment, develop and/or review project proposal, budgets and detailed cost estimation and preparation of workplan.
• Support Syria Country Office with the preparation and/or review of technical document for bidding process such as scope of Works, tender packages in FIDIC modality, tender evaluation and contracting and selection of appropriate partners, consultants and firms as per the requirement of the programme and WFP policies.
• Undertake and/or review preliminary or detailed designs (preparing, writing and assembling drawings, schematics, masterplans, design calculations and reports, technical specifications).
• Undertake site visits to project sites and conduct technical assessments according to specifications and area mentioned in the Project description.
• Monitor the construction projects for quality and timely implementation and track the progress against the contract and agreed workplan and take appropriate remedial measures.
• Conduct regular field visits and collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reporting on outputs. Review monthly reports of infrastructure project including review and clearance of monthly or progress payment.
• Supervise construction works, programming, co-ordination and managing contractual matters.
• Liaise with stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, including the relevant ministries and involved authorities. Attend meetings and prepare and review reports, minutes and correspondence.
• Coordinate and provide the required support to the WFP sub-offices and relevant units of WFP Syria such as programme, finance, partnership and procurement for quality implementation of the programme through a coordinated approach.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Any other duties assigned as per requirement of the Head of Engineering Unit.

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